Protocol for Dealing with Sick Calves
Protocol for Dealing With Sick Calves
Establishing a protocol for dealing with sick calves is important to keep everyone consistent with each other. Because calves can lose so much water in a short period of time, it is necessary for all employees to be able to diagnose and treat calves quickly and efficiently to prevent mortality. Evaluation of calves should include scores given for scours, respiration and appearance.
Scoring of scours should be scored on a 1 to 5 basis.
All scores should be added up for each day and when scores are over a certain number, the protocol should consist of taking a temperature reading (normal temperature 37°C - 38°C. A temperature reading above 38°C may indicate a fever caused by a bacterial or viral infection requiring veterinary assistance), treating with oral rehydration solution and/or veterinary treatment. This will ensure proper consistent treatment for all calves and should decrease mortality.
Reference: Penn State University. College of Agricultural Sciences. https://extension.psu.edu
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