When's calving starting 2020

wrangler

Diarmuid B wrote: »

Without sounding stupid, how do you ensure the tube goes down the oesophagus and not down into the lungs?

If you put the end of the tube to your ear you'll hear the breathing if it's in the lung. at least thats what i do
the one i used was easier to put into the lung

whelan2

Diarmuid B wrote: »

Without sounding stupid, how do you ensure the tube goes down the oesophagus and not down into the lungs?

Next time the vet is out get them to show you what to do

Limestone Cowboy

Diarmuid B wrote: »

Without sounding stupid, how do you ensure the tube goes down the oesophagus and not down into the lungs?

If it's down correctly you should be able to feel the tube down along the oesophagus, you won't be able to feel it in the windpipe.

Say my name

wrangler wrote: »

If you put the end of the tube to your ear you'll hear the breathing if it's in the lung. at least thats what i do
the one i used was easier to put into the lung

That's what I always do.

For the sake of a few seconds, it's better than a drowned calf.

kevthegaff

wrangler wrote: »

If you put the end of the tube to your ear you'll hear the breathing if it's in the lung. at least thats what i do
the one i used was easier to put into the lung

Youl feel it if down correctly, especially when your sliding it down. I find milk will flow fast if it's in right too. I normally go down on the left side of the calf mouth above the tongue, normally easier to slide down if correct too

wrangler

kevthegaff wrote: »

Youl feel it if down correctly, especially when your sliding it down. I find milk will flow fast if it's in right too. I normally go down on the left side of the calf mouth above the tongue, normally easier to slide down if correct too

Diificult enough to feel it in a big calf
The first few mls will kill them ...... too late then.
Any way doctors differ and etc etc

Limestone Cowboy

wrangler wrote: »

Diificult enough to feel it in a big calf
The first few mls will kill them ...... too late then.
Any way doctors differ and etc etc

Never had a bother here, hand down the left side of the neck and give the tube a wiggle and you'll feel the head of it if it's down right. I rather the collapsible bag types, think the rigid ones with the big solid head on them are a bit severe on a calf.

High bike

Limestone Cowboy wrote: »

Never had a bother here, hand down the left side of the neck and give the tube a wiggle and you'll feel the head of it if it's down right. I rather the collapsible bag types, think the rigid ones with the big solid head on them are a bit severe on a calf.

calf.[/QUOTE]u ur prob right about the rigid on being more severe but its safer I think as it starts the tube off on the right path so less likely to end up in the lungs

wrangler

Limestone Cowboy wrote: »

Never had a bother here, hand down the left side of the neck and give the tube a wiggle and you'll feel the head of it if it's down right. I rather the collapsible bag types, think the rigid ones with the big solid head on them are a bit severe on a calf.

I never had a bother either apart from once, was sure it was in right yet heard the lungs I even listen to the lambs now and it never misses the stomach for some reason

whelan2

Started at 4.30am an fr 4513 bull.

Lime Tree Farm

whelan2 wrote: »

Started at 4.30am an fr 4513 bull.

Lovely -

you'll have to start a new thread and lead the way into 2021

greysides

Lime Tree Farm wrote: »

Lovely -

you'll have to start a new thread and lead the way into 2021

Ahem, she... errr.... has!


Or, at least, I've done it for her.




New thread is here.


Please change over to the new thread. This will remain open to finish off any conversations underway.

bogman_bass

endainoz wrote: »

What was the name of the stomach tube yolk that someone had here but if was attached to a bottle instead of a bag? Would seem much easier to use to feed a calf.

https://www.glanbiaconnect.com/shop/product/Speedy-Calf-Drencher-XL-4L/9098294

squinn2912

squinn2912 wrote: »

And finally. Lovely roan shorthorn heifer calf. I’m ringing John king ham tonight he can buy off me!!

Just for the craic lads I thought I’d give you an update on how this girl is getting on. Just over 5 weeks bulled and as I’m sure you’ll agree she’s a decent temperament

Sugarbowl

What did you AI her with? Good size to her

squinn2912

Sugarbowl wrote: »

What did you AI her with? Good size to her

Ivor. Yea should be grand she’s near 550kgs