Just throwing the link up here from Goliath's birth. th-cam.com/video/3qtUXwWTR5A/w-d-xo.html he has had a rough life the last few months. Then his first bout with bloat was when I was there.
Mike - your hose looks too short to be effective. The length it should go into the calf is about the distance from the nose to the last rib. Put a short stiff pipe into his Esophagus as a guide and then feed a longer hose through it. Stay to the his left side as you feed the hose down his throat. You’ll know when you reach the problem area by the rush of air and ruminant matter squirting out the hose. This can be done with the calf standing if you use a headlock. Press on the calf’s sides to get the last of the air out. I lost several calves to bloat before I learned how to correctly do this.
The reason you could feel air coming out the pipe the first time you inserted it was because the tube was in the calf's trachea. Never insert an esophageal tube in unless the calf in standing. The quickest simplest solution to bloat in calves is to relieve the gas by inserting a hypodermic needle directly into the rumen to relieve the gas. Measure a couple of fingers down from the spine and forward from the hip. Why do you find it necessary to wrestle the calf to the ground to administer treatment? The safer method is with it standing, backed into a corner, with you straddling it at the shoulder/neck. Wrestling it to the ground as you've done, while it has bloat, will run the risk of producing a hernia or twisted gut. Apart from the fact that it must have been an excruciating experience for the calf.
Having raised cattle my entire life and having an old school veterinarian for a father I’ve got a couple suggestions... Get a larger diameter tube to relieve the pressure (available from your local Vet) as the froth will easily block up the end of the tube on your bolus bag. You should move the tube in and out to find “pockets” of gas as opposed to just inserting and letting it sit in one spot. Also try mineral oil (again, available through your Vet) instead of vegetable oil, I’ve found this works a bit better. Once he gets older and his back teeth are in you’ll need to use a stainless steel tube as a bite block to run your hose through otherwise he’ll pinch the tube off. PVC won’t work because he’ll just crush it. Good luck with Goliath and keep up the great content!
@@dwaynechaulk7387 it can come on at any age with any breed. its more common in calves because milk is just one of those things bacteria love. in older cattle it can be from all sorts but feed related. think of when you drink a large soda and need to belch except the cow cant let it out that way..
Using iv needles and inserting them into the gut on the left side in the fossa area also works if you can't get a tube in them. I usually use 3 needles and push the gas out through them. Saved a few dairy calves that way. My vet recommend that trick to me.
I concurr - as does a knife stick in the same area ... Lucky they've not lost that calf by now . Why all the wrestling to get this small calf down ? A hat does not a cowman make .... Just saying .
The baby is rubbing against you because he's appreciating you helping his brother /friend in his pain.... It's a sign of heartfelt affection. It's adorable. He's worried about his brother /friend
We had cattle that would bloat from eating to much clover in the spring,Here in Southeast La. that is the first thing to grow green in early spring,cows love it. My grandfather used a very thin flexible knife , He counted ribs,and measured from the back down by hand and made an incision, the gas,froth , and clover would blow out ,we also gave them the oil,mineral or vegetable. I never seen him loose a cow,and neighbors that he helped swore by him, Those old timers were pretty damn smart
I'm glad you uploaded this, I realize now why my cousin lost 2 beloved baby bulls. This is exactly what she described about them the night before they died. This was all over 5 years ago and I know she still cries and beats herself up over it. This should help her realize it wasn't her fault and heal. She wasn't trained and took in animals people would toss at her, she has refused baby cows since, but she loves them, so maybe now she can help them again.
What peanut is doing at 8:30 is what a lot of show cattle do to their owners as a sign of affection. My steers in high school did the same thing. I’d suggest maybe adding a small amount of baking soda to Goliath’s daily food to prevent foam and maybe using mineral oil if he bloats again. It does the same thing as the vegetable oil but doubles as a laxative. Gets it moving out at both ends
There was a horse at our old barn years and years ago who reminds me of him in this video. She chronically had digestive issues, the whole barn traded walking her around and around all the time, watching diet, special drinks, shots, even surgery for over a year. The owner had her brother, and wanted to keep the siblings together even if it took constant work. She didn't make it, either. But the effort owners put in is always inspiring to see, you two did great.
That's so cute the way the other cow keeps coming over and checking on him that's so cute and you're so kind I know you all do your best all you farmers and I always thought I wanted to be one but I never knew what all the details that were involved in farming thank you for everything that you do
With so much wide open prairie, have you ever had any issues with the cows eating something toxic? We had our first scare with our sheep when one of the ewes went down for about 3 days. With round the clock care, she went from not being able to lift her head to back on her feet and recovered fully. Thank you for the dedication and care you have for your animals. You show people that farm animals are raised and treated humanely, despite what they might show on TV.
Great film. I have found that bloat can be cured by hard running the calf around and around until they start expelling gas. It has worked for me twice. But I and my calves were very tired at the end of the ordeal.
Poor Goliath, he has been threw a lot in his life. Your experience and knowledge has been is a lifesaver. Never know what the day has in store you. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
Garden hose is nice and wide for this job. Releases it quicker so reduces the discomfort for the calf. Mineral oil is great for getting blockages moved.
Mike, I am a ex-dairymen. What I did to control my calves and heifers. Wrap one arm around the neck of the animal, and at the same time, insert your thumb of your free hand inside the animals mouth, and place the thumb on top of the animals tongue. Your other 4 fingers will wrap under the jaw with pressure. You are pressing down on top of the tongue. This gives full control. One hand control. Then just bend the animals mouth, back to the calf’s shoulder,(Over your arm that has been around the animals neck.) The animal loses balance and you just lay the calf down. Tie up the feet, let the tongue go, then treat. Would not recommend for wild beef but does work for 600lb dairy animals. Believe me, thumb pressure on a tongue has magical powers.
Cut 4’ piece garden hose, round end that you cut with bench grinder...need to round end you cut otherwise it will scratch his throat, larger hose elevates bloat almost immediately
Now This Man Is Hard Working Farmer And Do You See His Children Helping ? Nope Just Him And His Wife And I Couldn't Do What He Does And Does Anybody Thank Him For His Hard Work Nope!! Thank You So Much
Peanut seems to be a really nice looking calf considering he’s a bottle calf, also I can smell the stomach gases thru the screen, we had to tube a calf like this a couple of times recently and I still haven’t been able to forget the exact smell
Great video, Mike. Very informative. Your dedication and caring shows through. It was so sweet the way peanut seemed so concerned and wanted to stay close.
Mike we use a 3/4inch or 1inch hose about 5feet long to reach the bloated animal,take and sand the end of the hose so its rounded to slide down the animals throat
I used to watch my dad as a kid treat bloated calves and cattle by roping them and getting a piece of garden hose he’d shove down their throat and relieve pressure that way. Pretty crude way of doing it but it’d work every time
My two cents: When I've had to do this, and luckily been successful. My tube seems to be twice as long, and stainless steel end. Also, I've always had them stand when tubing them. For what it's worth......
I love the sweet calf that is watching over him, making sure everything is okay...and then also wanting to play with you like a puppy with their owner.
Have you asked your vet about poloxalene (Bloat Guard)? An old treatment to reduce the surface tension of the foam in the rumen? Also available in mineral, top dress, or lick blocks. Good luck.
I'm no expert, but I don't know if that hose it long enough to get into the rumen, is it? I think you need to get back 1/2 or more along his rib cage if you want the tube to enter the rumen.
You can see here how sweet these calves really are .. when something is wrong with one of em (an) other one(s(will stand by that one all the time to encourage him/ her, rub their heads against theirs.. I find it so amazing to see how perceptive they are.. that they know precisely and immediately when there's something the matter.. actually, just like it is already just as much of a miracle how individual young ones even when three are newborn always know immediately and at any time who is their mom, and that mom recognizes what calf of all of them is hers just as well! Oh course we know of even more extreme examples of recognition (quality of cognitive functions) with birds of some kinds who nest with thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands of pairs of parents all at the same time and packed close together on for instance a relatively small cliff side or so. The calf you have helped, treated, only a short while later comes to thank you ~ that is their way of doing such communication: they can't talk of course but what they will do is give the most essential thing that's there to it - give their attention, and make you feel their affection.
Peanut reminds me of having my 3 little nieces crowded around me as I applied gauze to a cut on their big brother's torso after he had a tumble. Everybody was fine! And I hope y'all and the calves are fine, too.
Great technique at calf wrestling. Poor Goliath must have been miserable. Life on the ranch is always a guessing game. One never knows what any day will bring. Another great video Mike and Erin. Hope Goliath is feeling better.
not sure if this will help but I did grow up on a dairy farm and when you give a cab a bottle you got to hold it low to the ground that way the calves neck bends down to get it
Fascinating and scary video, Mike! You deserve a HUGE award for all you are doing to help Goliath! So glad you were there to help, too, Erin! Hoping Goliath is ok! At first I thought Peanut was worried about Goliath being wrestled to the ground and was being protective......then I thought he was playing and jealous...and, as Erin said, you ARE his Mama, Mike! :) Hugs to your whole family!
I've heard ol'timers say just to stick the cow in the side with a thin blade pocket knife and out comes the air. I have actually saved several dogs from bloat by pushing a larger gauge X 3" long needle in the dogs left side which will allow the gas to bleed off and give you time to get him to a vet.
Man as I started watching and seeing some of the comments that was first posted I completely understand yesterday’s rant and some of the lack of knowledge in other people.
Travis Manley No sir. People should share constructive criticism instead of being hateful. As a rancher myself, most people have no idea what we go through.
Mike, u r a natural on camera. I love watching all ur videos. I was raised on a farm. It’s hard work but so rewarding. Do u have any dogs? I would love to visit and hang out with you and Erin. Thanks for all u do! Donna from Evansville, Indiana
I had a couple of my beef calves get bloated and I used a 6 foot garden hose put it down it’s throat and it seem to take the pressure off right away gave it some mineral water and a shot of penicillin and I cleared it right up
How old were your calves? I have one, right now, with bloat. He's only 3 days old. Rumen is not being used at this young age, only the abomasum. Thanks.
You are the best. Not many are honest in their videos specially when talking about economy. Thank you a lot sir. I have learned a lot. I wish one day I can have a homestead. I really loved the other cow she was so worried lol.
Poor baby doesn't understand that your trying to make him feel better. He's been through so much in his short life he just needs a break now to get strong and healthy. Mike and Erin you did a great job and hope he gets better fast.
Great work and thanks for the video. Those two clearly appreciate you and their care as "mama" to them both. Glad Goliath is on the mend. You SHOULD (had to put that in there) be proud of your efforts.
Great video mike. You are an amazing person thank you for saving him. You and erin are miracle workers and make an awesome team. I can see the love for your herd. I love your channel..
When you get a calf or cow down, pull the tail back over the back bone to keep them from getting up. Wild or gentle it works every time. But I enjoy watching you wrestle with him.
This happened to my buddy up on the Yellowstone. Someone dumped a bunch of clover on one of his feilds. They are pretty sure that it was done intentionally. It's being investigated by the authorities.
You two are the best! Mike, you looked exhausted after wrestling Goliath down to treat him. I am always impressed by how much you two care for your animals.
That tube should be the length from the calf’s nose to its elbow. Air being expelled is probably coming from the lungs as you didn’t check if the tube was in the stomach and not the lungs.
The only problem with this is if you're not in the gut the calf can die from drowning. I know a tchokar is easier to use and u guarantee the calf doesn't chew on the hose. Then in a week u pull the tchokar and it heals. Hope the calve is thriving
There is actually a tool you can buy that you can use it goes through the side of the animal and it releases all the gas. What my grandfather did was instead of the tube feeder he used a 4 foot piece of all rubber garden hose and it always smelled bad but it released a lot of the gas in the animal.
We use the same process for bloat but we also massage the stomach just under the ribs to help it pass quicker. Seems to make a difference in are experience.
maybe I am just inexperienced, but I always flipped calves by reaching under one side (say from the left) and grabbing the opposite legs, pulling them back under between the legs closest to me (reaching between left legs, grabbing right legs, and giving a firm but gentle tug) and they always flopped right over, then you can grab both legs in each hand (front together, rear together) to keep them oriented however you need em. Was he just giving you some trouble?
Great explanation of the efforts that you and Erin go thru from time to time Mike. Good to know that sometimes a healthy animal can recover with just that little bit of tender care. And a whole lot of dedicated work! Had you the opportunity to view the video that Reed and Amy posted up a bit earlier? Hard ending to that one. -Bob...
I empathise with you guys, i too had a calf with bloating problems. It was so cold in winter, the bloat stretched out her hair...it went on until she died. While most viewers proably didn't like this video. I liked how your proactive working with Golith. Say a prayer, yes...but by all means use medicine too. Ps...Golith please fart hard and long, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. No puns intended...steveb
Penicillin only kills Gram + bacteria. Gut bacteria is generally Gram -. Just so you know…..best to be very specific with antibiotic treatment, as the penicillin which would work on an abscess, does not work on gut bacteria…..flagyl would be better. (Metronidazole)
A garden hose relieves the “right now”. Talk to the vet about putting a semi permanent in the top of the rumen to let the gas out. They actually sew the rumen to the hide leaving a four inch hole to let gas out
The tube your using seems to have a one way valve on the end to eliminate fluid coming back up when using it to feed, that would not allow gas to come up through it
I also used to put a rope or twine string in there mouth and up around there head so they would chew on it. Sounds dumb but that action would get the mouth moving which helps the system get moving and they start burning. The is one more emergency trick that involves a knife and know where to stick it. I learned that from a old dairy farmer. There's a certain spot with a sanitary knife and u can basically put a small puncture and let the gas out.
Mike, read a little more about rumen anatomy and development. Milk by-passes the rumen in baby calves. Bloat happens in feedlots too! I'm used to bigger Feeder Steers bloating when they eat too much ground grain or too much alfalfa. On bigger calves, you can stick a trocar through the skin into the rumen in severe cases. The difficulty in breathing is caused by the lack of room for the lungs to expand. Next time use a rope halter and you can tie his legs up like a calf roper. That gas stinks BAD!!!
If it is a chronic, and I mean very chronic, the old vet up here gave us an old remedy to cure it and it did(not by death either). I wont put it here as everyone is an expert and will say it is terrible, but she is now an 8 year old cow in our herd and hasn't bloated since.
Hi, I have a bottle calf right now that is quite big around yet I can see the divets on both sides, she's been like this for awhile and acts fine , but has loose poo. So I am wondering if you would post the remedy your vet did.? Thanks
I grew up in the city and I learn a lot from your videos. Could you have used the cage that you used during branding to flip him over and hold him for the tubing?
Some advice from a guy with an injured back that does this often. Use a rope with a loop on front legs and tighten. Then back legs. They animal will gently fall to its side and a second or third hand can lay him down. Then he simply cannot stand with his legs tied. You and I are both to old to be fighting calves. Or put the cam on a stand and have her help…
I have seen it in our weened calves and we used a short piece of garden hose and we also had a needle for it to stick right in there side it worked also but had them in head shoot
So I was wondering why penicillin for the bacteria and not probiotics. We have probiotics we give calves after birth but never had bloat. Just curious because probiotics are suppose to at least in humans regenerate good bacteria flora and penicillin kills both bad and good.
Just throwing the link up here from Goliath's birth. th-cam.com/video/3qtUXwWTR5A/w-d-xo.html he has had a rough life the last few months. Then his first bout with bloat was when I was there.
If this doesn't work would I use a trocard on him
Thank you Matt. Although I saw the video it is awesome to see it again. Hope he makes it to adulthood!
How is he
Mike - your hose looks too short to be effective. The length it should go into the calf is about the distance from the nose to the last rib. Put a short stiff pipe into his Esophagus as a guide and then feed a longer hose through it. Stay to the his left side as you feed the hose down his throat. You’ll know when you reach the problem area by the rush of air and ruminant matter squirting out the hose. This can be done with the calf standing if you use a headlock. Press on the calf’s sides to get the last of the air out. I lost several calves to bloat before I learned how to correctly do this.
The reason you could feel air coming out the pipe the first time you inserted it was because the tube was in the calf's trachea. Never insert an esophageal tube in unless the calf in standing. The quickest simplest solution to bloat in calves is to relieve the gas by inserting a hypodermic needle directly into the rumen to relieve the gas. Measure a couple of fingers down from the spine and forward from the hip. Why do you find it necessary to wrestle the calf to the ground to administer treatment? The safer method is with it standing, backed into a corner, with you straddling it at the shoulder/neck. Wrestling it to the ground as you've done, while it has bloat, will run the risk of producing a hernia or twisted gut. Apart from the fact that it must have been an excruciating experience for the calf.
Having raised cattle my entire life and having an old school veterinarian for a father I’ve got a couple suggestions... Get a larger diameter tube to relieve the pressure (available from your local Vet) as the froth will easily block up the end of the tube on your bolus bag. You should move the tube in and out to find “pockets” of gas as opposed to just inserting and letting it sit in one spot.
Also try mineral oil (again, available through your Vet) instead of vegetable oil, I’ve found this works a bit better.
Once he gets older and his back teeth are in you’ll need to use a stainless steel tube as a bite block to run your hose through otherwise he’ll pinch the tube off. PVC won’t work because he’ll just crush it.
Good luck with Goliath and keep up the great content!
can verify that all of the above have worked for me when I did bottle calves.
If the calf has bloat, will it always have it or will it grow out of it
How is Goliath now?
Please show an update.🐮
@@dwaynechaulk7387 it can come on at any age with any breed. its more common in calves because milk is just one of those things bacteria love. in older cattle it can be from all sorts but feed related. think of when you drink a large soda and need to belch except the cow cant let it out that way..
Thanks, I understand it a lot better now
Using iv needles and inserting them into the gut on the left side in the fossa area also works if you can't get a tube in them. I usually use 3 needles and push the gas out through them. Saved a few dairy calves that way. My vet recommend that trick to me.
That's the method used in the book "All Creatures Great & Small"
I concurr - as does a knife stick in the same area ...
Lucky they've not lost that calf by now .
Why all the wrestling to get this small calf down ?
A hat does not a cowman make ....
Just saying .
A knife stick in that area works great. A lot faster than needles. Follow with mineral oil not vegetable oil.
@@larrybraden6640 : They got the oils mixed up ... :(((
@@brooksequine7621 you mean a hat doesn't make a cowman .. who cares as long as they take care of their animals..
The baby is rubbing against you because he's appreciating you helping his brother /friend in his pain.... It's a sign of heartfelt affection. It's adorable. He's worried about his brother /friend
We had cattle that would bloat from eating to much clover in the spring,Here in Southeast La. that is the first thing to grow green in early spring,cows love it. My grandfather used a very thin flexible knife , He counted ribs,and measured from the back down by hand and made an incision, the gas,froth , and clover would blow out ,we also gave them the oil,mineral or vegetable. I never seen him loose a cow,and neighbors that he helped swore by him, Those old timers were pretty damn smart
I'm glad you uploaded this, I realize now why my cousin lost 2 beloved baby bulls.
This is exactly what she described about them the night before they died.
This was all over 5 years ago and I know she still cries and beats herself up over it.
This should help her realize it wasn't her fault and heal.
She wasn't trained and took in animals people would toss at her, she has refused baby cows since, but she loves them, so maybe now she can help them again.
What peanut is doing at 8:30 is what a lot of show cattle do to their owners as a sign of affection. My steers in high school did the same thing. I’d suggest maybe adding a small amount of baking soda to Goliath’s daily food to prevent foam and maybe using mineral oil if he bloats again. It does the same thing as the vegetable oil but doubles as a laxative. Gets it moving out at both ends
There was a horse at our old barn years and years ago who reminds me of him in this video. She chronically had digestive issues, the whole barn traded walking her around and around all the time, watching diet, special drinks, shots, even surgery for over a year. The owner had her brother, and wanted to keep the siblings together even if it took constant work. She didn't make it, either. But the effort owners put in is always inspiring to see, you two did great.
That's so cute the way the other cow keeps coming over and checking on him that's so cute and you're so kind I know you all do your best all you farmers and I always thought I wanted to be one but I never knew what all the details that were involved in farming thank you for everything that you do
With so much wide open prairie, have you ever had any issues with the cows eating something toxic? We had our first scare with our sheep when one of the ewes went down for about 3 days. With round the clock care, she went from not being able to lift her head to back on her feet and recovered fully. Thank you for the dedication and care you have for your animals. You show people that farm animals are raised and treated humanely, despite what they might show on TV.
Great film. I have found that bloat can be cured by hard running the calf around and around until they start expelling gas. It has worked for me twice. But I and my calves were very tired at the end of the ordeal.
Poor Goliath, he has been threw a lot in his life. Your experience and knowledge has been is a lifesaver. Never know what the day has in store you. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
Garden hose is nice and wide for this job. Releases it quicker so reduces the discomfort for the calf.
Mineral oil is great for getting blockages moved.
Poor Peanut is worried about his buddy!
I work at a dairy farm. We use fresh cows milk from our antibiotic treated cows to feed our calves. It eliminates the bloat issues from milk replacer.
Hi! Very interesting segment. Peanut, the 'pain in the butt' calf was just thanking you for taking care of Goliath! They are so cute!
So much respect for our ranchers and farmers! Hard working people!
Amen.
Mike, I am a ex-dairymen. What I did to control my calves and heifers. Wrap one arm around the neck of the animal, and at the same time, insert your thumb of your free hand inside the animals mouth, and place the thumb on top of the animals tongue. Your other 4 fingers will wrap under the jaw with pressure. You are pressing down on top of the tongue. This gives full control. One hand control. Then just bend the animals mouth, back to the calf’s shoulder,(Over your arm that has been around the animals neck.) The animal loses balance and you just lay the calf down. Tie up the feet, let the tongue go, then treat. Would not recommend for wild beef but does work for 600lb dairy animals. Believe me, thumb pressure on a tongue has magical powers.
Awesome. Thanks
Watch your video’s all the time. Remember. No choke holds aloud!
Oh Erin and Mike, I am just so grateful for y’all and your care and concern for your cows. Bless y’all 🤍
Cut 4’ piece garden hose, round end that you cut with bench grinder...need to round end you cut otherwise it will scratch his throat, larger hose elevates bloat almost immediately
Now This Man Is Hard Working Farmer And Do You See His Children Helping ? Nope Just Him And His Wife And I Couldn't Do What He Does And Does Anybody Thank Him For His Hard Work Nope!! Thank You So Much
Peanut seems to be a really nice looking calf considering he’s a bottle calf, also I can smell the stomach gases thru the screen, we had to tube a calf like this a couple of times recently and I still haven’t been able to forget the exact smell
@@OctoBear88 absolutely disgusting
Peanut wants in on the action. Loved his head butting.
Yah , looked like peanut 🥜 🐮 felt left out . 😂 . 👍
I think be thought it was yummy milk lmfao
He. Not be
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Not me!
You are a good man Mike who cares deeply for your animals...I'm praying the calf is back to normal today!
Agreed, Have witness'd it.
I really wish I had a Mike to help me when I am experiencing this problem following a night of beer and hot chicken
Great video, Mike. Very informative. Your dedication and caring shows through. It was so sweet the way peanut seemed so concerned and wanted to stay close.
Mike we use a 3/4inch or 1inch hose about 5feet long to reach the bloated animal,take and sand the end of the hose so its rounded to slide down the animals throat
Bloat is in the 4th chamber your putting stuff in the first. That's where the trocard is immediate releases
There is a difference between bloat in a calf than in a cow too
I used to watch my dad as a kid treat bloated calves and cattle by roping them and getting a piece of garden hose he’d shove down their throat and relieve pressure that way. Pretty crude way of doing it but it’d work every time
My two cents: When I've had to do this, and luckily been successful. My tube seems to be twice as long, and stainless steel end. Also, I've always had them stand when tubing them.
For what it's worth......
I love the sweet calf that is watching over him, making sure everything is okay...and then also wanting to play with you like a puppy with their owner.
I thank you for putting this out there. The new farmers younger generation call the vet.
It's bizarre to me that people think you call the vet for everything. Farmers have taken care of their livestock forever with great success
I’d be getting a longer 1 piece tube . If that connection disconnects , you’ll be calling the Vet to do rumen surgery to retrieve it.
No, they would wait...
You are such a good caring rancher! So glad Goliath pooled through. Have an amazing day!💕
Have you asked your vet about poloxalene (Bloat Guard)? An old treatment to reduce the surface tension of the foam in the rumen? Also available in mineral, top dress, or lick blocks. Good luck.
Mike may have heard of it. The next livestream I will ask him for you.
I'm no expert, but I don't know if that hose it long enough to get into the rumen, is it? I think you need to get back 1/2 or more along his rib cage if you want the tube to enter the rumen.
i thought the same thing
I liked how the other bull wanted to help his friend .
You can see here how sweet these calves really are .. when something is wrong with one of em (an) other one(s(will stand by that one all the time to encourage him/ her, rub their heads against theirs.. I find it so amazing to see how perceptive they are.. that they know precisely and immediately when there's something the matter.. actually, just like it is already just as much of a miracle how individual young ones even when three are newborn always know immediately and at any time who is their mom, and that mom recognizes what calf of all of them is hers just as well! Oh course we know of even more extreme examples of recognition (quality of cognitive functions) with birds of some kinds who nest with thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands of pairs of parents all at the same time and packed close together on for instance a relatively small cliff side or so. The calf you have helped, treated, only a short while later comes to thank you ~ that is their way of doing such communication: they can't talk of course but what they will do is give the most essential thing that's there to it - give their attention, and make you feel their affection.
Peanut reminds me of having my 3 little nieces crowded around me as I applied gauze to a cut on their big brother's torso after he had a tumble. Everybody was fine! And I hope y'all and the calves are fine, too.
Great technique at calf wrestling. Poor Goliath must have been miserable. Life on the ranch is always a guessing game. One never knows what any day will bring.
Another great video Mike and Erin. Hope Goliath is feeling better.
You look like I do trying to wrestle the calves around. Bloating has been an issue along with flies this year. Good work Mike
not sure if this will help but I did grow up on a dairy farm and when you give a cab a bottle you got to hold it low to the ground that way the calves neck bends down to get it
Fascinating and scary video, Mike! You deserve a HUGE award for all you are doing to help Goliath! So glad you were there to help, too, Erin! Hoping Goliath is ok! At first I thought Peanut was worried about Goliath being wrestled to the ground and was being protective......then I thought he was playing and jealous...and, as Erin said, you ARE his Mama, Mike! :) Hugs to your whole family!
The "huge" reward will be on sale day. That and the YT views/ ads revenue.
Farmer: lay down you’re going to die!
Calf: FIGHT ME!
Poor Goliath he has been through so much in his short life.....glad he getting better
The other calf is so interested to know what’s going on. So cute 🥰
I've heard ol'timers say just to stick the cow in the side with a thin blade pocket knife and out comes the air. I have actually saved several dogs from bloat by pushing a larger gauge X 3" long needle in the dogs left side which will allow the gas to bleed off and give you time to get him to a vet.
I really hope Goliath feels much better soon!💞
Your dedication to this calves life is inspiring.
Man as I started watching and seeing some of the comments that was first posted I completely understand yesterday’s rant and some of the lack of knowledge in other people.
AGREE! Yes...
Unbelievable some of the idiotic, uncouth people. They just need to keep their mouths shut!
These babies are small, but so strong!😁
TH-cam is the wrong name, should be ThickTube (thick skinned people making videos).
Travis Manley No sir. People should share constructive criticism instead of being hateful. As a rancher myself, most people have no idea what we go through.
Mike, u r a natural on camera. I love watching all ur videos. I was raised on a farm. It’s hard work but so rewarding. Do u have any dogs? I would love to visit and hang out with you and Erin. Thanks for all u do! Donna from Evansville, Indiana
I had a couple of my beef calves get bloated and I used a 6 foot garden hose put it down it’s throat and it seem to take the pressure off right away gave it some mineral water and a shot of penicillin and I cleared it right up
How old were your calves? I have one, right now, with bloat. He's only 3 days old. Rumen is not being used at this young age, only the abomasum. Thanks.
You are the best. Not many are honest in their videos specially when talking about economy. Thank you a lot sir. I have learned a lot. I wish one day I can have a homestead.
I really loved the other cow she was so worried lol.
Man he sure has gone through a lot. Mike congrats on your continued care of the big guy.
Poor baby doesn't understand that your trying to make him feel better. He's been through so much in his short life he just needs a break now to get strong and healthy. Mike and Erin you did a great job and hope he gets better fast.
I may misunderstand your Calf’s issue, but when my cows had bloat we used a Trocar.
Abby Babby
I’ve seen that method used before as well.
Did we ever get a update on him?
Bloat is a problem for buffaloes too. They thrive on rough quality pasture. Too much Good quality pasture may cause bloat in them.
El Hombre de oro You mean Bison.
Wht not use a trocar? This will let the gas out and you can pour mineral oil right into the rumen
Great work and thanks for the video. Those two clearly appreciate you and their care as "mama" to them both. Glad Goliath is on the mend. You SHOULD (had to put that in there) be proud of your efforts.
I love the war of wills between you and Goliath! His friend is trying to give you someone else to pick on other than Goliath.
Great video mike. You are an amazing person thank you for saving him. You and erin are miracle workers and make an awesome team. I can see the love for your herd. I love your channel..
When you get a calf or cow down, pull the tail back over the back bone to keep them from getting up.
Wild or gentle it works every time. But I enjoy watching you wrestle with him.
This happened to my buddy up on the Yellowstone. Someone dumped a bunch of clover on one of his feilds. They are pretty sure that it was done intentionally. It's being investigated by the authorities.
My in laws had a ranch in Arizona years ago , they would take a knife and stick the side to release the gas.
You two are the best! Mike, you looked exhausted after wrestling Goliath down to treat him. I am always impressed by how much you two care for your animals.
Awe that little calf following you and playing with you was the cutest thing ever
Awesome work guys. The only thing I was wondering, is the tube long enough? Goliath is a big handsome fella!
That tube should be the length from the calf’s nose to its elbow. Air being expelled is probably coming from the lungs as you didn’t check if the tube was in the stomach and not the lungs.
My first thought.
It’s called a trocar to put in to guickly release the gas.,.
I have heard of that will get quick relief.
The only problem with this is if you're not in the gut the calf can die from drowning. I know a tchokar is easier to use and u guarantee the calf doesn't chew on the hose. Then in a week u pull the tchokar and it heals. Hope the calve is thriving
Did Erin just call you Mama Mike? ;)
Steve Cameron yes
Did you properly regulate the cow farts to EPA regs?
There is actually a tool you can buy that you can use it goes through the side of the animal and it releases all the gas. What my grandfather did was instead of the tube feeder he used a 4 foot piece of all rubber garden hose and it always smelled bad but it released a lot of the gas in the animal.
I recall my dad saying how grandpa would have to release the gas by a small incision. They had dairy cows.
Doc Pol uses something like that hose on horses... Works well. He also drenches.
That's usually a last resort or immediate on really really bad bloat. It's trocar and not without side effects.
@@Alisha_79 I have used a trocar on many occasions with no side effects.
I had to do that and the thing I remember was the smell. Yes it was bad but cow survived. GB
Hey Mike! You’re getting better at calf tipping!
We use the same process for bloat but we also massage the stomach just under the ribs to help it pass quicker. Seems to make a difference in are experience.
That’s his way of thanking and loving you
maybe I am just inexperienced, but I always flipped calves by reaching under one side (say from the left) and grabbing the opposite legs, pulling them back under between the legs closest to me (reaching between left legs, grabbing right legs, and giving a firm but gentle tug) and they always flopped right over, then you can grab both legs in each hand (front together, rear together) to keep them oriented however you need em. Was he just giving you some trouble?
Well "WE" got thru another day. Thanks for bringing us along. Good luck on the hay grazing plan.
Great explanation of the efforts that you and Erin go thru from time to time Mike. Good to know that sometimes a healthy animal can recover with just that little bit of tender care. And a whole lot of dedicated work! Had you the opportunity to view the video that Reed and Amy posted up a bit earlier? Hard ending to that one. -Bob...
Aw how sweet. He is concerned about his brother. Too cute!
I empathise with you guys, i too had a calf with bloating problems. It was so cold in winter, the bloat stretched out her hair...it went on until she died. While most viewers proably didn't like this video. I liked how your proactive working with Golith. Say a prayer, yes...but by all means use medicine too. Ps...Golith please fart hard and long, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. No puns intended...steveb
DIY is NOT "medicine".
Penicillin only kills Gram + bacteria. Gut bacteria is generally Gram -. Just so you know…..best to be very specific with antibiotic treatment, as the penicillin which would work on an abscess, does not work on gut bacteria…..flagyl would be better. (Metronidazole)
My mom used a garden hose to relieve bloat. It works really fast
A garden hose relieves the “right now”. Talk to the vet about putting a semi permanent in the top of the rumen to let the gas out. They actually sew the rumen to the hide leaving a four inch hole to let gas out
Yes.......wonder if the hose is to short. Bloat should go down fast if the hose get in his stomach.
The tube your using seems to have a one way valve on the end to eliminate fluid coming back up when using it to feed, that would not allow gas to come up through it
Yup your right this guy is a city slicker he about drowned that calf tub is no we're near his stomach it was in his lungs
I also used to put a rope or twine string in there mouth and up around there head so they would chew on it. Sounds dumb but that action would get the mouth moving which helps the system get moving and they start burning. The is one more emergency trick that involves a knife and know where to stick it. I learned that from a old dairy farmer. There's a certain spot with a sanitary knife and u can basically put a small puncture and let the gas out.
Mike, read a little more about rumen anatomy and development.
Milk by-passes the rumen in baby calves. Bloat happens in feedlots too!
I'm used to bigger Feeder Steers bloating when they eat too much ground grain or too much alfalfa.
On bigger calves, you can stick a trocar through the skin into the rumen in severe cases.
The difficulty in breathing is caused by the lack of room for the lungs to expand.
Next time use a rope halter and you can tie his legs up like a calf roper.
That gas stinks BAD!!!
If it is a chronic, and I mean very chronic, the old vet up here gave us an old remedy to cure it and it did(not by death either). I wont put it here as everyone is an expert and will say it is terrible, but she is now an 8 year old cow in our herd and hasn't bloated since.
Hi, I have a bottle calf right now that is quite big around yet I can see the divets on both sides, she's been like this for awhile and acts fine , but has loose poo. So I am wondering if you would post the remedy your vet did.? Thanks
I grew up in the city and I learn a lot from your videos. Could you have used the cage that you used during branding to flip him over and hold him for the tubing?
Some advice from a guy with an injured back that does this often. Use a rope with a loop on front legs and tighten. Then back legs. They animal will gently fall to its side and a second or third hand can lay him down. Then he simply cannot stand with his legs tied. You and I are both to old to be fighting calves. Or put the cam on a stand and have her help…
Fingers crossed for full recovery. He's a beautiful calf! Might want to enter Mike in the next bull riding competition. 😉
Mike trying to reason with Peanut. Funny.
No need for a new dog whilst peanut stays on the ranch great video guys
I have seen it in our weened calves and we used a short piece of garden hose and we also had a needle for it to stick right in there side it worked also but had them in head shoot
Blessed to learn this and bless for all you did to take care of the poor sweet boy ❤️🐂🐂
Raising cows ain't easy but I'm glad yall are doing whatever it takes to ensure the health and safety of your cattle . God bless you
My father-in-law always said pull my finger that seemed to work for him
😁 In this case you'd pull his hoof
So I was wondering why penicillin for the bacteria and not probiotics. We have probiotics we give calves after birth but never had bloat. Just curious because probiotics are suppose to at least in humans regenerate good bacteria flora and penicillin kills both bad and good.
You forgot he grew and needed a longer hose, the one you used isn’t reaching the area it needs to. 👍
You are one hell of a farmer.
Peanut is just jealous about all the attention that you were giving Goliath!!!