re late calving-vet called

Ros · Post by **Ros** » Thu May 21, 2009 2:06 pm

More complications!Yesterday morning I went to let the cow and calf out and found a cow that hadn't eaten anything all night and wouldn't eat any nuts-definitely not normal!She lay down and started to shiver and so we called the vet,who examined her internally etc finding the cervix already closed,no twisted gut,no obvious mastitus .The cow had some discomfort when her udder was examined and promptly scoured all over the vet!Antibiotics and pain relief were injected,and she soon showed improvement.She is eating normally today and feeding the calf ok but will have to stay in until the antibiotics are finished (3 more days)because she is so difficult to inject!This is our first calving this year -3 more to go ,we hope will be stress free.Ros

Saffy · Post by **Saffy** » Thu May 21, 2009 3:07 pm

Oh dear - poor cow and poor you! Does she have a retained placenta that was making her poorly?

Obviously on the mend now anyway.

Stephanie

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:55 am

Could it be that she has been given more nuts than she is used to? I have seen similar sorts of situations when a cow has not been used to having much hard feed and then been given some as an energy builder after calving.
A few are good as a welcome reward, but too many can cause the sitaution you describe.

Broomcroft · Post by **Broomcroft** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:05 pm

Too many nuts can turn the stomach to acid. Had it numerous times with sheep.