Beast not eating- tips to boost appetite?

KennyO · Dec 30, 2016

Got a 18 month approx heifer that has had pneumonia/ ibr. Seems to have pulled through it however she has gone off her food again.

Had various treatments by me and the vet (Mrs KennyO) but no steriods yet. Not blowing, looks bright enough but not eating.

Anyone got any tips for stimulating her appetite.

Hoping she is not going to go the same way as her mate who was lifted out with the forklift this morning.

Northeastfarmer · Dec 30, 2016

Bit of a long shot but...have you any grass of any length you can hand cut to see if it'll nibble?

multi power · Dec 30, 2016

Guinness

Northeastfarmer · Dec 30, 2016

multi power said:
Guinness

Is that for him or the heifer?

multi power · Dec 30, 2016

Northeastfarmer said:
Is that for him or the heifer?

For the heifer of course
The yeast helps the bugs in the rumen

Dry Rot · Dec 30, 2016

Wasn't there a discussion about ivy? Or is that only sheep?

Sir loin · Dec 30, 2016

one of the Vitamins...... B12 I think stimulates appetite.

gone up the hill · Dec 30, 2016

KennyO said:
Got a 18 month approx heifer that has had pneumonia/ ibr. Seems to have pulled through it however she has gone off her food again. Had various treatments by me and the vet (Mrs KennyO) but no steriods yet. Not blowing, looks bright enough but not eating.

Anyone got any tips for stimulating her appetite.

Hoping she is not going to go the same way as her mate who was lifted out with the forklift this morning.

What killed the other one?

If its Pneumonia then what steps are you taking to get a handle on it? have you clipped the backs of the other cattle for example.

milkloss · Dec 31, 2016

Sir loin said:
one of the Vitamins...... B12 I think stimulates appetite.

A long shot but fatty liver maybe? B12 is supposed to help I think.

bovine · Dec 31, 2016

Get your missus to check ketone levels in blood or urine.

If not in calf I'd go with some steroids.

I'm very sceptical about B12, but its cheap and does no harm so I usually stick it in with the steroid and make it pink.

marshfarmer · Dec 31, 2016

http://www.farmandpet.co.uk/farm-shop-beef-cattle/selekt-off-feed-785g-x-12.html
That's good stuff.
Fresh grass or hay is the first thing they'll touch I find

llamedos · Dec 31, 2016

Any horsey folk close by or a horse food shop.
Get a bag of this http://www.friendshipestates.co.uk/horse-feeds/readigrass.html
May need a kettle of warm water over a bucket full to start her off, but if something wont eat this, then it is on its way.

KennyO · Dec 31, 2016

multi power said:
For the heifer of course
The yeast helps the bugs in the rumen

Remember Grandfather giving his pedigree SIms 'Sweetheart Stout' in the run up to sales.

KennyO · Dec 31, 2016

gone up the hill said:
What killed the other one?

If its Pneumonia then what steps are you taking to get a handle on it? have you clipped the backs of the other cattle for example.

Pneumonia or IBR. Have had our worst year for a long time. They have their backs clipped. The rest seem to be getting over it just these two problem beasts (well one now).

@bovine @milkloss @Sir loin she is getting combivit just now.

If not up to trough today will get some steriods into her I think (kill or cure)

multi power · Dec 31, 2016

I normally give pro rumen to any sick cow , but Guinness should do just the same

KennyO · Dec 31, 2016

multi power said:
I normally give pro rumen to any sick cow , but Guinness should do just the same

Drench it over the throat or let it drink it?

Forever Fendt · Dec 31, 2016

Dry Rot said:
Wasn't there a discussion about ivy? Or is that only sheep?

i think only sheep, if they will not eat it they dead the next day

multi power · Dec 31, 2016

KennyO said:
Drench it over the throat or let it drink it?

Drench it, 2 litre tub
Ideally pump it into them, with 20 litre of warm water, but we have not got a pump

Northeastfarmer · Dec 31, 2016

multi power said:
Drench it, 2 litre tub
Ideally pump it into them, with 20 litre of warm water, but we have not got a pump

Hook wormer?

KennyO · Dec 31, 2016

Northeastfarmer said:
Hook wormer?

Will that work? Got one of them.

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