Blood in cattle dung

[KennyO]

Dad spotted these in one of our grazing cattle dung this morning. Seem to be blood filled. He burst one.
Group of about 50 yearlings grazing and being fed a 2kg of molasses barley per day. Wormed about 3 weeks ago with ivermectin pour on.
They have been on farm for 6+months. Bought as stores. Wormed and fluked when they came home.
Any ideas anyone.
They are approx the size of a grape.

 

[Davy_g]

Whats the dung like other than the blood?
My initial inclination was cocci

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Might be worth treating the animal in question whilst you get a sample away to the vet - they should turn it around same day.

 

[KennyO]

Whats the dung like other than the blood?
My initial inclination was cocci

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Might be worth treating the animal in question whilst you get a sample away to the vet - they should turn it around same day.

Unfortunately we don't know which one it is. No sign of illness.

 

[Davy_g]

Unfortunately we don't know which one it is. No sign of illness.

Not much you can do other than keep a very close eye on them. Blood in dung might not be uncommon at times but can be a sign of bowel disorder.
Check them closely to see who isnt eating, slow to come forward, poor hair, lying away from the group. Clean out water drinkers etc.