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I am having a problem with my calves this spring that I can't figure out and my vet doesn't seen to have much of an answer for. First of all they seem to be born with it. Weaker than normal at birth, seem to get stronger for a couple days, then get weaker again.
Usually 104-106 temp and slimy drool. Lay out flat, labored breathing but not respiratory. Mycotil sometimes cuts the temp but not always.Still get up and suck when they need to. Have got the fifth calf now with it.
Been treating it as white muscle but seems to be little or no response to Bo-Se and Vit E. One that died was sent in and was negative for white muscle, but may have been a different problem with that one.3 (that Ive seen) have had breif siezures with eyes and limbs twitching, get up and walk in circles or stumble into walls. One died shortly after, the others it passed and no more sign of it. Joints get sore and swollen. Two have been dealing with it for 4-6 weeks now.
They get along, dont have the decency to die so I can do autopsys.
Cows have been on as good a mineral program the past year as I've ever done, good shape, cleaning well, rest of the calves doing fine.
Any guesses??
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