0
What illnessess could case a calf to go from healhy to dead in less then 24hrs?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Blackleg. There may also be a bacterial strain of pneumonia that could kill a calf in less than 24 hours, but Blackleg is most likely the prime suspect.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What do you call a newborn cattle?
A newborn calf, a baby calf or just a calf.
What is a calf whose mother has left it called?
It is still a calf if it has a mother or no mother. Maybe you could call it an abandoned calf.
What do you call a baby highland cow If the group is highland cattle would it be a highland calf highland cattle calf or what?
The young of a cow is a calf, regardless of the breed but if you wanted to be more specific you could call it a Highland calf or you could be more precise and say it is a Highland heifer calf or Highland bull calf.
Could you use the word calf in a sentence?
He was kicked in the calf during the soccer game. The cow gave birth to a calf last spring.
Does any cow survive if her calf is dead in her womb?
A cow can survive if her calf is dead in her womb. But if that calf is not expelled or pulled out soon, she could die as well.
Calf lost use of rear legs what could this be?
This could be a number of things, the calf could have a pinched nerve, could have broken hips (result of mother accidentally stepping on it), the best way to discover what the problem is, call your veterinarian, they will be able to view the calf and diagnose the problem. I hope that this is a help.
What is the name of young sea cow?
It's called a calf, but if you like you could call it a sea calf :D
Does a pregnant cows vulva have to be swollen to have a calf?
it should be. or the calf could "get stuck". the vulva will swell prior to giving birth unless the calf comes really early.
Will a female horse hurt a newborn calf?
Yes, if the mare feels the calf is a threat to her or her herd she may attack and hurt the calf. However most horses will get along OK with a newborn calf. It should be noted that the calf's mother could posse just as much if not more of a threat to the mare
How long does it take to raise a calf to 400 lbs?
It all depends on the breed, the genetics of that calf, the health of the calf, and the quality/type of feed you're feeding it. Thus it could take anywhere from three months to eight to get a calf to be at that target weight.
Where can I find information on a running calf injury?
If you are experiencing sudden pain in the calf muscle, it could be a running calf injury. Calf strain can be minor or severe depending on the pain you experience and the number of days you experience the pain from 2 weeks to a couple of months.
What is another term for a calf in gestation?
This could be pregnant, or in calf. By the way, its cows that are only pregnant, it is physically impossible for calves (as they are babies) to get pregnant.
