Not only can the illness be life threatening, it is also contagious. Calves that get an aggressive dose of cholostrom in their first few days will be less susceptible to scours and other diseases. To help ensure that cows give highly nutritive milk containing adequate amounts of cholostrom, pregnant cows must eat high-energy diets. Antibiotics should be used to protect newborns against additional diseases. This is because the calves that do get diarrhea or other sicknesses probably have not gotten the cholostrom they need to successfully fight illness.
Veterinarians also say to watch newborn calves for umbilical infections.
These infections account for ten percent of all newborn calf sicknesses. These navel infections originate from germs on the ground and can be life threatening. Work with a veterinarian to form a treatment and control plan for your herd. In Final Testing Stages Roundup Ready soybeans and corn are already hot sellers on today's seed market. Now there is a new Roundup Ready product soon to hit the seed bin that could help boost alfalfa yields.