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I was thinking about buying a couple of calves at an auction on last tuesday. However, I noticed that they had Scours and were very dehydrated. By the way their eyes were sunk in, and their catatonic behavior, I would say that they had lost about 9% of their body weight. I recently bought an I.V. for emergency use, but I'm not sure how to use it. I know that the calves would need an I.V., so how would I inject it into them? Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for you time.
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: August 26th, 2006
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I have some calves that seem healthy, no temperature and don't have scours, but they don't eat milk consistantly. They will only eat a full bucket about once or twice a week. One of the calves recently acted like he was bloated so we tubed him and nothing came out. Can you tell me what might be wrong and what I should be looking for?
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 1st, 2006
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New calf born 9/2/06 having trouble with front feet . When up and walking feet seem weak and want to bend under and walk on the first joint. Second day he is getting better but is still doing it some and still doesn't seem to come to full flexing of his feet . He is very long and about 95lbs. This is the first time I have experienced this before. What causes this and will it get better?
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 3rd, 2006
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What are the normal values for NO3 in plasma for pigs. Toxicity levels? Clinical symptoms? Best samples to take to check for toxicity? Could you please give the toxicity levels for chroninc toxicosis? Thank you.
Answers: Dr. Michael Carlson, Analytical Chemist - Toxicology
Veterinary Diagnoctic Center, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 12th, 2006
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A baby calf had to be taken away from the cow. The calf is a few months old. She is bloating on everything but a bottle. What can we do for her?
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 14th, 2006
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Hello, I have a 10yr old Labrador. She has been with me and healthy since birth. Recently she stopped climbing up stairs and will only go down. I now must to carry her up (85#). She doesn't limp but seems to be somewhat lethargic. She has a slightly elevated temperature (1degreeF)and was just diagnosed with antiplasmosis which came up in her heartworm/Lymes disease test. I was told that her blood work was perfectly normal. Our local vet is planning on starting her on dioxycycline but is not convinced that this is her problem. Could you make any recommendations as to how we might further diagnose her problem?. Also could you tell me more about antiplasmosis and symptoms as it pertains to dogs?. Thank you
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 15th, 2006
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I raise newborn calves bought from several dairies. I had two in this last batch of 30 calves that I recieved from the same place that seemed fine the first day, but the second day they drank their milk replacer in the morning, were not hungry that evening and were still full or bloated looking. We tried to debloated them, and because they still looked full and uncomfortable, we gave them bloat medicine. Next morning they were thin and hungry and drank their milk. But, when we got home that afternoon both calves had bloated back up and died. We have raised calves for 7 years and were wondering why certain calves seem to do this while others do not.
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 16th, 2006
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I am moving 8 head of cattle from KY to Fl. One is a registered black angus bull. I spoke with a vet in FL and he recommended vaccination against anaplasmosis. There is a mosquito born disease in FL that will kill cattle from the midwest unless they are vaccinated. It calls for a first shot and then you are to wait 3 to 4 weeks before administering the 2nd shot. I am on a tight schedule and really can only wait 2 weeks between the first shot and 2nd shot. Will that be a long enough enoculation period? Or do I have to wait 3 full weeks? Thanks for your advice.
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 21st, 2006
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My cattle ranch is about 100 miles southwest of Houston. Last wk. I found 2 cows dead. I couldn't determine the cause. I discovered one an hr. before she died. Her stomach was very distended, especially her left side. As she lay, she kept shifting her position as if trying to get comfortable. A tube inserted down her throat did little to help. Shortly afterwards, she died. I'm hoping you can help me determine what caused their deaths. After a very dry yr., we have had 2 1/2 in. of rain and the grass is beginning to green up. In fact, I have stopped feeding them dry hay every 2 days and only give them one per wk. now. Thank you for your help. Ms. D. Tulbah
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 25th, 2006
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I have a 23 year old horse that I am having problems keeping weight on. I have the horse on a diet of alfalfa cubes and seinor horse grain. I am also giving him bran flakes and 2 teaspoons of corn oil. He can't eat hay he just chews it and spits it out. I have started feeding him twice a day in the morning and afternoon, his water intake is good. I have also tryed weight gain for a month but that didn't help. Do you have any other suggestions? any help you gave would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Answers: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Date published: September 27th, 2006
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