Calves Coughing

GoodMan55985

My calves between 3 and 4 months old are coughing. I am going to give them a dose of Chan Broad Spec. Will this does do the trick? Thanks

bbam

Why are they coughing. You should look at why before administering anything.
Any snotty noses or is their temp normal.
No point in throwing money away, and administering unnecessary drugs should be avoided both from economical, animal health and food chain perspectives.

GoodMan55985

They don't have snotty noses and temp is normal. They seem cough when you put them up after they have been lying down. I have been talking a few farming neighbours and they have the same problem, a lot of it down to the wet year.

Just thought they need a dose to kill the fluke/worms and help them thrive better.

bob charles

lungworms I bet you, I have being having serious problems all this year as early as the end of April which is strange. Animals are showing signs only after 28 days of using white drenches, so going back in very quickly with an ivermectin to get a clear out. Be careful as if the calves are coughing I wouldn't use an ivermectin as this can make the problem worse when the animals would be dealing with the dead lungworms. Speak to your vet about the correct product to use. I have tow bunches I must deal with this evening as I removed 2 infected animals from each bunch before the weekend

pakalasa

It does sound like they need to be wormed alright.