Nursing methods of cattle with high fever easily lead to complications and fever

When cattle have a fever, the function or metabolism of each system organ will be impaired, the nutrition consumption will increase, the digestive function will be weakened, the animal body will lose weight, so as to cause complications. Therefore, for sick cattle with high fever, in addition to asking a veterinarian for treatment, the following measures should be taken:

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First, take more rest. Let sick cattle have more rest, reduce muscle activity, reduce consumption and heat production.

Second, drink plenty of water. After the sick cow has a fever, it consumes more nutrients, the mouth is dry and the tongue is dry, and the appetite is reduced, resulting in anorexia. Therefore, sick cattle should be allowed to drink more water to replenish body fluids.

Third, more ventilation. Cattle are afraid of heat. When the temperature is high in summer, the doors and windows will be ventilated to accelerate air convection, which will help the cow to emit heat and lower its body temperature.

Fourth, how cold compress. When the body temperature of diseased cattle is too high, in addition to medication, cold water and ice water can also be used to apply cold water to the head, such as brushing the cow body, the effect is better. Change the cold water every 5 minutes.

Fifth, feed more. After reducing the diet of diseased cattle with high fever, more salty feed with palatability, easy digestion and nutrition should be fed, and more green fodder should be fed to meet the nutritional needs of diseased cattle and enhance disease resistance.

Sixth, take care of more. For cattle with high fever, it is necessary to strengthen nursing and special care, especially for seriously ill cattle, take body temperature every morning and afternoon, in order to grasp the changes of body temperature of sick cattle, and make good medical records. Sick cattle after fever often sweat a lot, so it is necessary to dry them with a clean towel. At the same time, pay attention to observation to prevent collapse and sudden drop in body temperature of diseased cattle.