Calf with blood in poo

[HillLuing]

We do the good old finger up the bum but catch what comes out with an old jam jar and can put lid on it nice and tight for going to vets later [emoji16][emoji3]

 

[jed]

Always give them as said before fluids a scour pill leave on cow and a couple of eggs twice a day.
Usually sorts them out.

 

[Forever Fendt]

Always give them as said before fluids a scour pill leave on cow and a couple of eggs twice a day.
Usually sorts them out.

eggs ?

 

[bovine]

Always give them as said before fluids a scour pill leave on cow and a couple of eggs twice a day.
Usually sorts them out.

I just despair with some people.

No need for 'a scour pill'. What do you hope to achieve with egg?

They need electrolytes and milk. Along with a diagnosis and appropriate specific treatment (as long as not viral)

 

[Forever Fendt]

cryto!

this is what the vet said it would be today, all he said could be done is nurse it withe fluids twice a day 2 litres and twice a day milk 2 litres @bovine is there anymore i can do would a pain relief /anti inflammatory be any help the little sod is still strong when it comes to tubeing him as no way is he going to suck a bottle

 

[ladycrofter]

Have you tried honey on the teat? Also some teats are just nasty, I've only had luck with the soft latex ones.

 

[rc mx110]

this is what the vet said it would be today, all he said could be done is nurse it withe fluids twice a day 2 litres and twice a day milk 2 litres @bovine is there anymore i can do would a pain relief /anti inflammatory be any help the little sod is still strong when it comes to tubeing him as no way is he going to suck a bottle

If its crypto get some halocur in it pronto!!
Don't give pain relief to a belly aching calf. It can cause bleeding making matters worse. Or something like that. But metacam is a no no

 

[Forever Fendt]

If its crypto get some halocur in it pronto!!
Don't give pain relief to a belly aching calf. It can cause bleeding making matters worse. Or something like that. But metacam is a no no

The vet said there was not a worth while treatment ,i thought this was a bit odd , he did say there was a product to use on new borns if you had a history off this problem but did not give it a name it sounded more like a prevention rather than a cure

 

[bovine]

this is what the vet said it would be today, all he said could be done is nurse it withe fluids twice a day 2 litres and twice a day milk 2 litres @bovine is there anymore i can do would a pain relief /anti inflammatory be any help the little sod is still strong when it comes to tubeing him as no way is he going to suck a bottle

Need a definite diagnosis and once confirmed Halocur is the treatment. It's nsaty stuff so need to know you have it. Most vets should have kits to diagnose in house.

Don't give pain relief to a belly aching calf. It can cause bleeding making matters worse. Or something like that. But metacam is a no no

What? From the data sheet:

For use in diarrhoea, in combination with oral re-hydration therapy, to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young non-lactating cattle.
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Some Metacam is pretty much essential in scouring calves. Just be careful if really dehydrated (in these cases I wait a couple of hours after giving fluids)

 

[Forever Fendt]

Have you tried honey on the teat? Also some teats are just nasty, I've only had luck with the soft latex ones.

he will suck fingers but not the teat on bottle it is a bit hard so ordering a peach teat for next time we may need one

 

[bovine]

The vet said there was not a worth while treatment ,i thought this was a bit odd , he did say there was a product to use on new borns if you had a history off this problem but did not give it a name it sounded more like a prevention rather than a cure

You can use Halocur to prevent or to treat:

In new born calves:
- Prevention of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum, in farms with history of cryptosporidiosis.
Administration should start in the first 24 to 48 hours of age.
- Reduction of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum.
Administration should start within 24 hours after the onset of diarrhoea.
In both cases, the reduction of oocysts excretion has been demonstrated.
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I hope your vet was having a bad day

 

[Forever Fendt]

Need a definite diagnosis and once confirmed Halocur is the treatment. It's nsaty stuff so need to know you have it. Most vets should have kits to diagnose in house.



What? From the data sheet:

For use in diarrhoea, in combination with oral re-hydration therapy, to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young non-lactating cattle.
​

Some Metacam is pretty much essential in scouring calves. Just be careful if really dehydrated (in these cases I wait a couple of hours after giving fluids)

i only have flunixin? supplied by vet for sheep as a alternative to finadyne (spellings) would this substitute the metacam

 

[jed]

Eggs
Maybe an old wives tale but if you look at the ingredients of your rotavirus tubes they to contain egg protein
The egg also has 9 essential amino acids is rich in iron and phosphorous selenium plus many vitamins ,much the same as your hydration sachets.
An egg costs 10p.

 

[bovine]

I'd use it yea (but Metacam/Loxicom etc would be better). Strictly only licensed IV, so you should really speak to your vet before giving it, as it's obviously a prescribed medicine and was prescribed for an alternative use.

 

[bovine]

Eggs
Maybe an old wives tale but if you look at the ingredients of your rotavirus tubes they to contain egg protein
The egg also has 9 essential amino acids is rich in iron and phosphorous selenium plus many vitamins ,much the same as your hydration sachets.
An egg costs 10p.

mmm. I doubt they will harm but we need the sugar and salt in a specific ratio that will not be provided by the eggs. Carry on if you like (but stop the anitbiotics) and ensure you are using a decent electrolyte (with buffer) alongside

 

[Forever Fendt]

You can use Halocur to prevent or to treat:

In new born calves:
- Prevention of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum, in farms with history of cryptosporidiosis.
Administration should start in the first 24 to 48 hours of age.
- Reduction of diarrhoea due to diagnosed Cryptosporidium parvum.
Administration should start within 24 hours after the onset of diarrhoea.
In both cases, the reduction of oocysts excretion has been demonstrated.
​

I hope your vet was having a bad day

I am a bit annoyed about this as i have called them twice over this in the first instance and today and this was not mentioned to me and spoke to two different vets

 

[Forever Fendt]

I'd use it yea (but Metacam/Loxicom etc would be better). Strictly only licensed IV, so you should really speak to your vet before giving it, as it's obviously a prescribed medicine and was prescribed for an alternative use.

once again thanks for the help

 

[bovine]

I am a bit annoyed about this as i have called them twice over this in the first instance and today and this was not mentioned to me and spoke to two different vets

I'd be pretty pee'd off too...........

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Eggs
Maybe an old wives tale but if you look at the ingredients of your rotavirus tubes they to contain egg protein
The egg also has 9 essential amino acids is rich in iron and phosphorous selenium plus many vitamins ,much the same as your hydration sachets.
An egg costs 10p.

There's definitely good in an egg
"A shine on the coat and a gloss on the turd" even my 220 kg bulls get an egg or 2 each in a trough each day, saves throwing them at cars; hens are handy to have.

 

[ladycrofter]

This one ^ is the only one that works for me. Actually, if you touch your tongue to the harder ones like below, there is a very bad taste to them.