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Red water

larrymiller · 2013-04-28 15:07:16

Just back in from the shed, found 2 calves with what I think is red water disease, never had it here before, what advice can anyone give me (ASAP) w Won't be able to get them to the vet till tomorrow at the earliest!

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#62 19-06-2017 01:51AM

longgonesilver

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Yes the imizol cures the redwater.

Avoiding the secondary problems is the tricky bit. The animal runs a very high temperature, this can lead to dehydration and constipation among other things.

A dose of treacle with half a cup of salt was what I used to give them and make sure they drink.

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