What to Do When a Cow Has a Cold? Symptoms and Treatment of Colds in Cattle
China can be said to be a major cattle-raising country, and cattle-raising techniques are becoming more and more refined; after all, China has been raising cattle since ancient times. Among these, colds are a very common disease in cattle farming. So what are the symptoms when a cow has a cold? What causes the cold? What should be done? Therefore, the editors of QinNongNet have put together some information on the causes of colds in cattle and the prevention and treatment methods, hoping everyone can gain something from it.
Causes of Colds
There are many causes of colds in cattle, for example, colds caused by sudden weather changes that make the cow catch a chill, colds triggered by improper diet, colds caused by weakened body functions after long-distance transport, colds caused by the raising site being too damp for a long time, colds caused by excessive exercise and too much sweating, colds caused by physical decline from lack of exercise for a long time, and colds caused by failure to take preventive measures after getting rained on, and so on. All of these are causes of colds in cattle.
Symptoms of Colds
The symptoms of a cold in cattle include rapid breathing, elevated body temperature, blurry eyes with constant tearing, occasional coughing-like sounds, and extreme restlessness; sometimes there is also a runny nose. Some cases show diarrhea, hoarse mooing, and loss of appetite, while others show pale lips and tongue, lack of energy, and shivering from cold. We must treat them in time, otherwise the cattle may become severely emaciated or even die, which is very possible. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that they may recover without medicine, but the chances are really not high.
Prevention and Treatment Methods
Naturally, different symptoms of colds in cattle call for different prevention and treatment methods, but the most important thing is still prevention. We can increase the cattle's exercise through grazing, thereby improving their own immunity. Next is strengthening the intensity of feeding management, promptly cleaning the cattle pen, and keeping the cattle pen dry and hygienic, with disinfection and sterilization carried out at irregular intervals. Do not use low-quality or expired products for feed, and drinking water must be clean and pollution-free. If they get rained on, keep them warm, otherwise they will also catch a cold. Finally, if they do catch a cold, isolate them immediately, otherwise it may spread. Next, you can feed more forage and inject penicillin. Of course, we can also use the old rural methods, boiling wild chrysanthemum and dandelion in water for them to drink, or boiling tangerine peel, licorice, and pinellia in water for them to drink; generally three to four times is enough for recovery.
The above is a collection of commonly used prevention and treatment methods compiled by QinNongNet for the different causes and different symptoms of colds in cattle. In everyday farming, other problems will certainly be encountered as well, and we will continue to update, providing everyone with valuable articles as much as possible. You can also follow us to learn more about farming matters.