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Dealing with Diphtheria in Calves
March 15, 2021 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle
Diphtheria in calves is generally more serious — and more noticeable — than in adult cattle. Diphtheria is an upper respiratory disease and is an infection and/ or inflammation of the vocal folds of the larynx (voice box) at the back of the throat.
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Tips for Successfully Raising Bottle Calves
March 5, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle
When raising cattle, you may encounter the challenge of a young calf orphaned or rejected by mama, needing a bottle from you.
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How to Treat Colicky Calf Bloat
February 20, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle
Some calves develop calf bloat, an acute enterotoxemia (toxic gut infection), caused by bacterial toxins. These calves are usually about a month old but may be as young as a few days of age or as old as two to three months.
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