scours preventative

[rtnok]

I'm 50 days from calving am I too late to vac. cows? roni

 

[Show Heifer]

Nope, actually the timing is about ideal!!

 

[Rustynail]

We actually give a pill to the calves at birth.  I can't remember what it is called, but we haven't had scours in 6 years knock on wood.

 

[Show Heifer]

Two popular "boluses" that folks give at birth are "Calf Guard" and "First Defense". Each covers different "bugs"... very effective and will stop a outbreak dead. Roughly $10-12 per calf. Each must be given ASAP after birth (within a few hours best).

 

[C-CROSS]

Also, calf guard needs to be given before they suck for best response.