About Llamas In 2002 we acquired our first llama, Annie. She has been an experience, to say the least! Electric fences down't faze her, with all the thick wool she sports. She lives in a paddock with Shadow, they have an understanding. She minds the fences if she is not alone (except electric). Trying to trim her feet or handle her is a sport! I know that if she had been well handled from birth she would be gentle and loving. But, we are NOT going into the llama breeding business, that's for sure! Here is a link to a great Llama info site Llama Web! (In 2009, after we lost our farm, Annie went to live at a local rescue where she was reunited with one of her old friends who also went there to live!)
Cattle, Cows, Calves
Here is some important information you can use when raising cattle... Please note: We are not veterinarians, we are farmers who have a lot of experience to share. If you are a new farmer, please call your vet for help; your vet will have the latest treatments and advice available today. We are not liable for errors, illness or death resulting from using the advice on theis web site. Pam & Everette Hunter, Hunter's Pony Farm.
Treating Scours
SYMPTOMS:
Pasty white scour that usually affects calves under three weeks of age. Weakness, loss of appetite, dehydration.
CAUSE:
Changes in feed or environment, over-feeding, unsanitary eating and drinking facilities, internal parasites, chemicals, toxins, transmissible gastroentreritis (TGE), Johnes Disease, viral diseases, leptospirosis, toxins from various bacteria and many other irritants alone or in combination can cause scours.
CONTROL, PREVENTION OR TREATMENT:
Scours are highly infections. Isolate affected animals immediately.
To control and prevent scours follow good management practices. Provide clean, well-bedded stalls and clean feeding facilities. Antibiotics fed in small daily amounts have been effective in prevention. For treatment, concentrated dosages of drugs can be given by a veterinarian. The type of drug depends on the type of enteritis. Reduce feed and provide plenty of water. Restoring the animal's body fluids is most important. Hand feeding raw egg in warm water along with whole oats will help provide nourishment, replace lost body fluids and act as a bowel tightener. Accurate diagnosis and prompt, specific treatment are a must.
Our Formula for Treating Scours:
We have used this homemade remedy for treating scours in calves. It is very effective!
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white Karo syrup
1 gallon water
Mix thoroughly, feed warm. Give 1 pint every two hours until scours are over. Start giving milk replacer 1/4 of normal amount as calf recovers.
Hunter's Pony Farm offers this information as a service to our readers, we are not veterinarians, and take no responsibility for errors or consequences of using this information. If you are concerned about your animal, you should consult a licensed veterinarian immediately.
