Posted by LonM on June 08, 2013 at 16:31:10 from (69.165.30.73):
In Reply to: Dead Calf posted by John in Md on June 08, 2013 at 15:54:28:
Without having a vet do a post-mortem exam you may never know, and even then it may be a mystery. One thing that will knock down a young calf like that could be one of the Clostridial diseases. There is a strain of it (Type A, I think, but types C and D also affect cattle) that will overtake their digestive system and cause a very quick death (rapid bloat caused by an explosion in gut bacteria numbers following a large intake of milk). A 7-way vaccination can prevent this particular disease; additionally, we have had good results giving a Type A toxoid vaccination to the cows prior to calving (with the idea that the immunity will pass to the calf through collostrum and prevent the bloat from occurring). That is just one of many possibilities. I will add that some blood out the back is pretty normal, as the tissues weep a little following death. But don't let an internet forum replace your vet. I hope you can figure it out. Best of Luck, Lon
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