{"id":76,"date":"2019-01-10T12:30:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T12:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shiresvets.com\/news\/?p=76"},"modified":"2023-02-20T10:51:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T10:51:49","slug":"its-the-time-of-year-for-calf-pneumonia-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shiresvets.com\/news\/its-the-time-of-year-for-calf-pneumonia-again\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the time of year for Calf Pneumonia again"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CalfWith the recent warm, damp weather we have seen quite a spike in cases of calf pneumonia. Whilst there is nothing new to report on the topic (unfortunately there isn\u2019t a magic cure just yet!), it is worth being reminded of some of the basics that can help prevent and treat if necessary.<\/p>\n

Housing: Housing is quite possibly the biggest contributing factor to calf pneumonia. Dirty environments, poor airflow and high stocking densities (too many calves within a small space) will all increase the risk of calves developing pneumonia, and will also increase the spread of disease between calves.<\/p>\n

Remember that the air needs to be clean and fresh – if you can smell ammonia in the sheds then ventilation isn\u2019t sufficient.<\/p>\n

Colostrum: The quality and quantity of colostrum given to a calf is critical to the future \u2018success\u2019 of that animal. Remember that you want to aim to give 3-4L of good quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth, with a further feed of 3-4L within 6-12 hours.<\/p>\n

So, what is good quality colostrum? Just because it looks thick doesn\u2019t always mean it is good enough! Consider getting either a colostrometer, or ideally a refractometer – they are not expensive bits of kit and they give you a straight answer on how good the colostrum really is.<\/p>\n

Treatment: Once clinical signs are seen, treatment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories is required.<\/p>\n

By using anti-inflammatories such as Loxicom alongside antibiotics, improved treatment rates will be achieved.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please call us on 01785 850218<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the recent warm, damp weather we have seen quite a spike in cases of calf pneumonia. Whilst there is nothing new to report on the topic (unfortunately there isn\u2019t a magic cure just yet!), it is worth being reminded of some of the basics that can… <\/p>\n

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