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Dairy Systems

Sick Calf Diagnosis Tree
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Step 1 of 4The calf is 0 - 3 days old
Swollen navel, temp. above 39
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Sudden death
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2
Step 2 of 4The calf is 4 a 14 days old
Swollen navel, temp. above 39, swollen joints
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Heavy breathing ( above 50 breaths per minute)
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3
Step 3 of 4The calf is 15 - 42 days old
Swollen navel, temp. above 39, swollen joints
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Heavy breathing ( above 50 breaths per minute)
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4
Step 4 of 4The calf is over 42 days old, pre weaning
Heavy breathing ( above 50 breaths per minute)
Use this link Blood scours
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