Blind calf

orchard farm

Hi folks I've a blind calf three months old still in shed with cow.is there any point trying to sell her in mart as i don't have any field suitable to leave her out in without drains, obstacles etc , don't want to put her down but feel maybe it's the most humane thing to do.any advice appreciated

lab man

I've wan here too they long be long getting smart they will follow other cattle using their smell getting them into a crush is difficult though my one here now never hits a gate wall etc can sense the electric fence too

Millionaire only not

Had one years ago , there very clever and we managed her no bother for 2 and 1/2 years she even was incalf from a calf that had jelly joints he was on three legs , I think he caught her when she was lieing down the dirty bugger

Lime Tree Farm

I read on a website that Vitamin A or B injection administered by a vet can sometimes restore sight when this is the sole cause of blindness.

I presume this should be done when blindness first noticed. I don't have any experience or knowledge of this, but it might be worth investigating.

Millionaire only not

Ours had no eyesockets totally blind

liquoriceall

I reckon she should do okay but if you are unhappy to let her out maybe contact an animal rescue group and see if they might take her? Would be better than putting her down

gozunda

Generally will do fine out with the other cattle. But do leave the cow out with the calf as well

orchard farm

Thanks guys think I'll try her out first and see how that goes,hate to out her down but she seems to be suffering at the mo

Dakota Dan

Lime Tree Farm wrote: »

I read on a website that Vitamin A or B injection administered by a vet can sometimes restore sight when this is the sole cause of blindness.

I presume this should be done when blindness first noticed. I don't have any experience or knowledge of this, but it might be worth investigating.

That would be CCN, I had a calf with it years ago and vitamin B1 cleared the problem and restored the calf's sight.