I’ve dealt with similar issues with my steer over the years. I have done this before with mine and had some pretty good luck with it. I would mark where his hip would be when I was washing him, and then I would put a T-post on both sides to restrict his movement. In reality, this only works if...
For our show calves, we've had success using Pepto-Bismol for scours. It's something my grandpa has done since I was a kid, so we’d just grab a large pack from Sam's and use it. While the doses can vary based on what you find online, general guidance suggests about 1 teaspoon per 20 lbs of body...