I have several 650 lb. calves with large amounts of mucus draining from the nose. Other wise look and act ok. Have tryed BIO200 several days with little results. Any advice on other treatment choices. I have some Gentacyn but not how much doseage.
Update: Calves have been in two weeks, in from auction barn, so exposed to all the bugs known to man. Out break soon after arrival. They look normal eat well, no cause of alarm until this morning, one of them still eating but lethargic off by himself. Eats good quality grass hay I put up myself 'organic' and eats fresh grass in pasture. No, my fault, I did not take any temperatures. I would bet for sure the one this morning would have a well elevated temperature.
It is Sunday with time running out, and yes vets are available on a week end. Week end or not they are expensive. I accept your advice about using a vet. Over the last 30+ years I have used the services of several to a great advantage. Some have and still do give free advice, I appreciate that.
My last potential wreck was a few months ago. Same auction barn, same type Angus or Angus cross calves, same snotty noses a few days after arrival. [ treat all in coming calves with 8 way (closdyridial) 4 0r 10 way (pneumonia, plus hemopholis somnus) pink eye and ivomec plus. Depending on condition they may also get selenium, red water shot and a vitamin. no live, all killed vacines ] After consulting my vet and purchasing some medication I treated for three days each, oxytet(bio200),penicillin,nuflor,back to oxytet. After that 12 day treatment the wreck broke and I never lost a calf in that bunch. So the next time I saw a trader I asked him what was the best medicine to us when in a bad wreck is building. His answer "the auction yard is the best medicine"
I just found this web site this morning and wanted to know if any one knew of the dosage of "off label" use of gentocin used in cattle. I am aware of the long term effects of gentocin and have dosage for horses. I had some gentocin on hand so by sundown gave 8cc per 650 lb calf, will see what happens in the morning.
(my spelling questionable I know) Thanks for all advice.
Mornng update: calves much improved, hope is looking good. The rest of the story is.... I spent several hours with medial assistants and then all night at the local hospital ER, after working all these years with cattle now I have an infection in my hand. Maybe caused by enterance through a needle prick in my finger from all the infectious material around the animals. Manufacture of vacine gave my "human" doctor their advice also so I am being Dr'd just like the calves. Love this life.
Update: Calves have been in two weeks, in from auction barn, so exposed to all the bugs known to man. Out break soon after arrival. They look normal eat well, no cause of alarm until this morning, one of them still eating but lethargic off by himself. Eats good quality grass hay I put up myself 'organic' and eats fresh grass in pasture. No, my fault, I did not take any temperatures. I would bet for sure the one this morning would have a well elevated temperature.
It is Sunday with time running out, and yes vets are available on a week end. Week end or not they are expensive. I accept your advice about using a vet. Over the last 30+ years I have used the services of several to a great advantage. Some have and still do give free advice, I appreciate that.
My last potential wreck was a few months ago. Same auction barn, same type Angus or Angus cross calves, same snotty noses a few days after arrival. [ treat all in coming calves with 8 way (closdyridial) 4 0r 10 way (pneumonia, plus hemopholis somnus) pink eye and ivomec plus. Depending on condition they may also get selenium, red water shot and a vitamin. no live, all killed vacines ] After consulting my vet and purchasing some medication I treated for three days each, oxytet(bio200),penicillin,nuflor,back to oxytet. After that 12 day treatment the wreck broke and I never lost a calf in that bunch. So the next time I saw a trader I asked him what was the best medicine to us when in a bad wreck is building. His answer "the auction yard is the best medicine"
I just found this web site this morning and wanted to know if any one knew of the dosage of "off label" use of gentocin used in cattle. I am aware of the long term effects of gentocin and have dosage for horses. I had some gentocin on hand so by sundown gave 8cc per 650 lb calf, will see what happens in the morning.
(my spelling questionable I know) Thanks for all advice.
Mornng update: calves much improved, hope is looking good. The rest of the story is.... I spent several hours with medial assistants and then all night at the local hospital ER, after working all these years with cattle now I have an infection in my hand. Maybe caused by enterance through a needle prick in my finger from all the infectious material around the animals. Manufacture of vacine gave my "human" doctor their advice also so I am being Dr'd just like the calves. Love this life.
