All content for The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast is the property of Dr. John Campbell and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Interviews with veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers about topics related to beef cattle production in Canada
The calf that presents with acute abdominal issues or colicky symptoms is not uncommon on cow-calf herds around calving time. In this episode, Dr. Blake Balog from Cattle Health Management in Brooks, Alberta joins the podcast to discuss the causes of colic in young calves and how the producer should approach these cases when faced with them.00:00 –Welcome and introductions04:08 – How do calves present with colic or acute abdominal problems?05:06- What should you do if you identify a calf with colic?08:11– Atresia coli and atresia ani13:16 – Intestinal accidents 18:46 – Abomasal ulcers and other abomasal issues26:25 – Navel problems that may cause colic33:36 – Final advice for dealing with calves with colic34:39 – Wrap up
The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast
Interviews with veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers about topics related to beef cattle production in Canada