pharmvet
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- North East TX
- Tractor
- Ford 7710 II FWA, NH TB110 FWA w/ NH 46LB loader, JD 5303 2wd w/ loader
The most likely cause of wt loss and diarrhea in that steer is intestinal parasites. Ostertagia (brown stomach worm) is usually the offender. You should deworm this steer with Ivomec Plus (1ml / 100 lbs SQ). In fact, you should deworm all the cattle at least twice per year, especially if your pasture is a bit overgrazed. You can get Ivomec Plus at most any farm supply store. Other possibilities are Coccidiosis, Johne's and Leukosis, the latter 2 which have no cure. If you were to have coccidiosis, you would need to drench the steer daily for 5 days with Corid (5ml / 100 lbs). If you could take a fecal sample to the vet, you could get a certain diagnosis of stomach worms or coccidiosis at a relatively low cost (probably less than $35. The sooner the better. good luck