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  1. BigMac

    5 day old calf not eating, not active... Cause for concern?

    No kidding! Redtail sounds like a seasoned pro, and I will be following her advice to the letter. You're off the hook Bonbean! Thanks for your concern though. Just went to check on him, and he is scouring. Am I ok to rinse off his hindquarters to keep him clean and keep flies away?
  2. BigMac

    5 day old calf not eating, not active... Cause for concern?

    He was on his mother prior to us getting him and got his colostrum and sucked her dry several days in a row. I'll let his system rest for the next day and put him on the electrolyte program suggested by Redtail. How do I know he is bloated as opposed to just being full of food/poop? Also, wife...
  3. BigMac

    5 day old calf not eating, not active... Cause for concern?

    Hi all, I am brand new to the world of bovines, so bear with me if I ask any repetitive or stupid questions... My family jumped into the world of cattle yesterday with the acquisition of our first calf, a 5-day-old Jersey bull from a local dairy. Cute as a button, but he seemed lethargic and...
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