The Colicky Calf with Dr. Blake Balog

The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast

The calf that presents with acute abdominal issues or colicky symptoms is not uncommon on cow-calf herds around calving time. In this episode, Dr. Blake Balog from Cattle Health Management in Brooks, Alberta joins the podcast to discuss the causes of colic in young calves and how the producer should approach these cases when faced with them.

00:00 –Welcome and introductions

04:08 – How do calves present with colic or acute abdominal problems?

05:06- What should you do if you identify a calf with colic?

08:11– Atresia coli and atresia ani

13:16 – Intestinal accidents

18:46 – Abomasal ulcers and other abomasal issues

26:25 – Navel problems that may cause colic

33:36 – Final advice for dealing with calves with colic

34:39 – Wrap up