2007-03-06 00:05:52 · 9 answers · asked by nowwhat419 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Warm it up slowly and call a vet asap. In the meanwhile take a warm blanket and start gently rubbing its body to get the blood circulating.
2007-03-06 00:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cattle are very hardy animals- even calves are in winter weather. As long as your calf is still feeding from its mama with no problems- don't move him. If it's mom left him for a short period of time- which a lot of cattle will do with their young when they go to feed. Leave the calf there so the mama can come back and find him.
Where I live dairies breed their heifers to give birth in the dead of winter. Colder weather is easier on both the calf and the mom and cuts down the fly population which contributes to calf illness. During the winter or cold weather your cattle will move more as they won't tire out from the heat which helps in production of milk.
And who are the idiots above- using warm blankets on any animal that may have been left in the cold for a long period of time can cause the animal to hyperventilate and develop pneumonia faster. Especially with a young calf where the pressure of blanket weight can make it harder for him to breathe.
2007-03-06 11:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it inside NOW and start warming it up slowly!! Use some hot water bottles and blankets and CALL THE VET NOW!! Go on off the computer and help the calf!
2007-03-06 00:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by debcat76135 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to bring it inside for heat source! Wrap in blankets and keep it alert as possible! Rub it good and dry with towels which also helps circulation! I've had them born in -20F and brought them right into the kitchen! Takes hours but they can generally survive if you get to them fairly soon after birth. Make sure you dip the embilical as soon as possible! Don't be at haste to get it back in the barn until it gets it's strength. Ol' Bossy will take it from there! i don't know about the "vet" part. Never did that ! Cows are much tougher than hamsters and kittens!
2007-03-06 00:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
yep get it in a warm area - house or barn under a heat lamp.
Dry it off with towel or feed bags more important.
FEED IT COLOSTRIUM FROM MOM most important for immunities.
Once they are dry calves can take a shocking amount of cold but they need to be dried off first (mom may be working on this)
2007-03-06 00:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Bring in from outside.
2. Put it in a warm area or your house where you can closely monitor it.
3. Wrap in warm blankets and put hot water bottles around it to warm it up.
4. Don't warm it up to fast, can cause shock.
5. Call a vet and ask for their suggestions as well.
2007-03-06 01:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Torey♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First warm it up (in a towel or whatever is around) and then if you have a heater in your house, bring the calf inside. I'm only a first time teenager, but my dream is to become a vet. And the first thing that came to my mind I wrote down. After warmed up give the calf a warm bath. Please do all this!
2007-03-06 00:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lizz 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
duh. get it into a warmer area and make sure it gets colostrum from its mom. that is one of the most important things to ensure its survival. but the first is to get it and its mom into a warm area then call the vet. now go get that calf!!! good luck!!!
2007-03-06 02:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
common sense....get it into a warm area. What the hell is this thumb down crap? This is common sense...if the animal's cold....get it in a warm area....good God. To hell with all of you!
2007-03-06 00:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋