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6 Signs of Calf Wellness - Understanding Calf Scours
Diarrhea is one of the most commonly reported diseases in young calves, and is a major cause of productivity and economic loss to cattle producers all over the world. Multiple pathogens are known to cause and contribute to calf diarrhea. Other factors that influence the severity of disease include environmental and management practices...
6 Signs of Calf Wellness - Understanding Ear Positioning
Assessment of ear positioning is another piece of the puzzle when evaluating calf wellness. Normal positioning of ears should be erect and alert. Calves that flick their ears, shake their head, tilt their head, or have one or more droopy ear, should be examined more closely to determine the presence of a foreign body or an infection...
6 Signs of Calf Wellness- Understanding Eye Discharge
You may have heard the saying, “You can tell a lot about someone by looking into their eyes.” Well, much the same is true with our calves! The eyes can tell us a lot about how they are feeling, and give us indication if there may be another serious condition taking place in their bodies...
6 Signs of Calf Wellness- Understanding Nasal Discharge
A runny nose results from drainage from the nasal passageways. On very hot, dusty, windy, or even cold days or in response to allergens, the sinuses can become inflamed and discharge excess drainage out the nose, even if there is no infection...
6 Signs of Calf Wellness- Understanding Coughing
A cough is the body’s response to an irritant in the throat or airway. The irritant stimulates nerves that send messages to the brain. The brain then tells the muscles in the chest or abdomen to push air out of the lungs to force out the irritant. There are many reasons why a calf might cough...