We had our first calf get sick today for this year. We knew it would be coming with the weather swing and the dreary, rainy day. We've decided to be more proactive this year. The boys managed to get a stool sample and take it to a friend of ours who works in the lab at the University. We're trying to make sure we're just battling the elements and not some devestating infection. We called the vet. We called the animal health supply guy. We'll have the right drugs tomorrow and know now what NOT to do. EVER. That we have done in the past. Whoops. So, I headed on to work knowing that all was handled on the farm and we would know soon what we're dealing with.
I had to stop off at Walgreen's to pick up some contact solution for myself and Chris. Judging from the few spots left in the parking lot and the line of cars in both drive thru lanes, I'm guessing the weather hasn't affected just our cattle. It has been foggy here for over a week. Today the fog finally broke. And then it started raining. I guess it's wreaked as much havoc on the humans as it has the bovines. I'm thankful we're all healthy right now. One calf is treatable. We've not started having AI calves yet so that's one less concern. We have about 2 or 3 weeks before we'll have to start the round the clock checks. They not actually due to start until mid February but we all know how unpredictable babies and animals can be. Since we're dealing with baby animals it'll be that much more exciting.
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Well, I should have known taking care of a sick baby that wants to kiss you open mouthed all the time would take its toll on me. I have a stuffy nose tonight and hoping to take drugs so I am not sick over the weekend. I can't call in sick to work (the boss is mean). Glad you all are ok and only have one sick calf, hopefully soon it will be out kicking in the mud and running everywhere.
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