Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 14.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, What can I do to my cow and calf to grow faster? I use booster. Is it advisable? Dehorning in calf. From: Bernard,County: Vihiga, Kenya. Discussion: Bernard is very interested in improving his dairy cows and calves and would take up the right information and put it in practise. […]
Category Archives: Cow Questions
Change of hair coat in cows
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 13.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, Ni Sylvester kutoka Bomet. Kuna ng’ombe ambaye alikuwa mweupe (pepepe) na saa hii ni nyeusi (nyeusi tititi), shida ni nini? My cow had a white hair coat and it has now changed to black, what could be the problem? From: Sylvester, County: Bomet, Kenya. Discussion: The cow had a […]
Throat swelling in Cows
Date: 13.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, My cow has a swelling near the throat but is eating well. What is the problem? From: Mr. Ekesa, County: Trans Nzoia, Kenya. Discussion: The cow is having a swelling underneath the jaw. The cow was treated a week ago but it has not responded. There are various causes and depending […]
Bloody stool in Cattle
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 12.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow My dairy cow’s faeces contain mucous with blood stains but has a good appetite. What’s the problem and what am I supposed to do? From: Mutua, County: Makueni, Kenya. Discussion: The cow looks heathy but there are blood stains and mucus in her dung. There are no sudden changes […]
Deworming Cattle
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 12.02.2020 Hi doctor, What is the best dewormer for cattle after long rains? From: Dominic, County: Bomet, Kenya. Dear Dominic, Regular deworming throughout worms and flukes seasons help to ensure better livestock which are healthier, make better use of available feeds, better weight gain and increased milk yields. Please use a dewormer […]
Calf Feeding
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 09.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, My cow has given birth. Is it good for the calf to suck the mother? From: Teresia, County: Machakos, Kenya. Discussion: Dear Teresia, Congratulations! Please let the calf suck for the next 48 hours. At birth and on standing allow the calf to suck colostrum from the mother. You […]
Feeds contaminated by Mycotoxins
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 07.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, Ng’ombe yangu inahara damu. Translation: My cow is diarrheaing blood From: Anne, County: Uasin Gishu, Kenya. Discussion: The cow is eating normally and she is not showing any signs of illness except there is blood in the dung. Anne had some spoilt maize grains crushed and made some maize […]
Dehorning in Cattle
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 05.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, My cow has a problem in the horn of left with a lot of something like mucus. Tell me doctor. From: Robert Mutuma, County: Meru, Kenya. Discussion: The cow was dehorned in August 2019. Wounds usually heal well with no treatment. There are risks of complications like uncontrolled bleeding, […]
Bees attack on cows
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 05.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, Ng’ombe akindungwa na nyuki wengi huduma ya kwanza ni gani vet akiwa hapatikani haraka? English Translation: Which first aid should I give a cow that has been stung by bees if the Vet is not available? From: Kelly, County: Meru, Kenya Discussion: Kelly’s cows were attacked by a resting […]
Mastitis
Dr.iCow’s Diary Date: 04.02.2020 Dear Dr.iCow, Please I want to know the cure for mastitis. From: Teresia, County: Machakos, Kenya. Discussion: The cow is suffering from mastitis which keep recurring even after treatment with injections and intra-mammary antibiotic infusions. Dear Teresia, Mastitis can be classified according to clinical symptoms or depending on mode of transmission. […]