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Old 08/09/09, 10:09 AM
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Calf Shedding
Sorry for posting all these questions! I guess it comes with being new to the cattle business :P

Ever since I got this calf he's been shedding. After I brought him home I noticed that he has a small bald patch on his back and a slightly larger one on his rump. It hasn't been that hot until just recently here so I doubt its a heat issue. He's well hydrated, taking two to three bottles a day, drinking water and eating hay and grain at will. Eyes are bright and he isn't scouring. Breathing is normal too. A few days ago he did have runny eyes but I think it was just because I took him out in some tall grass to graze and they might have gotten a tad scratched up.

Any idea what's going on? Am I just over worrying?
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Old 08/09/09, 10:42 AM
 
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IMO, the calf has lice. I would give the calf a shot of Dectomax. If that is not available then Ivermectin pour-on will work.
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Old 08/09/09, 11:05 AM
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Hmm, I don't think so. I've looked him over and he doesn't seem to have anything like that. Plus I've been feeding him everyday and had to carry him to several places and I don't have lice yet, lol.
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Yes, the calf has cattle lice!
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Old 08/09/09, 11:16 AM
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Should I be able to see them? I looked over the calf again and I don't see any sort of bugs on him at all.

I just noticed that the barn cats are shedding and so is our dog. Maybe it is just summer shed?
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Old 08/09/09, 11:47 AM
 
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You probably will not see them. You can read this and get an idea of the size. http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/pdfs/bch/03805.pdf . Here is a pic of part of my herd.
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Old 08/09/09, 01:10 PM
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If he was new to my farm and had bald spots on his back and rump, I would go ahead and treat him for parasites, just to rule it out.
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Eric, buy some pour-on liquid and apply. It's another must have item on the homestead..Topside
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