What is a cow? This is, first of all, a mini-factory for the processing of roughage into meat and milk. Its digestive system is very complex, the gastrointestinal tract is "populated" with a unique microflora, which is engaged in the transformation of feed into useful products for humans.
One of the most common problems faced by cattle farmers is diarrhea or stomach upset. The most common cause of stomach upset in cows is dysbiosis, poisoning, an allergic reaction to food components or veterinary drugs. But it can also be a sign of more serious health problems in the animal, so veterinarians do not recommend self-medication. And an even more correct method of dealing with the manifestations of diarrhea is its prevention, compliance with certain rules in feeding the animal. The diet of cattle must be enriched with fiber and supplemented with vitamin and mineral complexes.
First aid for indigestion in cows
How to treat an upset stomach in cows and what caused it can only be determined by a qualified specialist. At the first manifestations of diarrhea in an animal, it is necessary to call a veterinarian. Before his arrival, preliminary measures must be taken, that is, to exclude dehydration of the body, to transfer the animal to a separate cost or room in order to exclude the spread of the disease in case of its infectious origin. The place where the cow is kept for the period of treatment and rehabilitation should always be clean, the dishes should be regularly cleaned of food residues, and the excrement should be immediately removed.
What drugs are used to treat diarrhea in cows
After examining the animal and determining the severity of the course of the disease, the veterinarian prescribes drugs, determines the duration of the course of treatment and gives recommendations on the maintenance of the cow and her diet for this period.
To exclude parasites as the cause of indigestion, the use of drugs such as "Fazciolez" or "Dicroceliosis" may be recommended.
Various allergic reactions are reduced with the help of the veterinary form "Tavegil", "Diazolin" or "Suprastin".
Very often, the cause of diarrhea in cows is a sharp transition from one type of food to another. In such cases, veterinarians usually recommend isolating the animal and returning it to its usual diet. After the symptoms of the disorder have subsided, the animal is gradually transferred to another food, but kept separately until complete recovery.
In addition to the drugs recommended by a specialist, it is also of great importance how the animal will be looked after. A cow in such difficult periods needs constant attention, it is important to monitor all changes in her behavior, general condition and, if necessary, immediately call a doctor.
