[Crmcman]

Hello, newbie here.

I have an operation of 45 breed-able cows. Twice this season a calf is born and looks healthy. 3-4 days later I find it dead in a field. No marks, looks hydrated, everything is fine but it's dead.
Ideas???

Thanks

 

[calfstrong40]

Did you see the calf nurse after it was born? Did it get any colostrum?

 

[cotopaxi14]

You might want to start treating with anti-biotics. It might be an overreaction but I wouldn't risk it

 

[vdagiel]

Without knowing why the calf died I think it's premature to treat with antibiotics.
All that does is allow organisms to build up a resistance to that antibiotic if it's given when not needed.

 

[calfstrong40]

Next time you have a calf die out of the blue. I would consider you call you vet and get a post op done, the vet could take tissue samples from the dead calf and be able to help determine the cause of death to help in the future, when choosing a vaccine for your herd.

 

[vdagiel]

Calfstrong gave great advice.

 

[stock__contractorBB]

Could have a problem in his body