MILK FEVER! WHAT IS IT? HOW TO CURE IT?

This cow has gone down with milk fever, not ideal but with a few quick things we can get her up and about again
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[@CLaw-tb5gg]

Can I just say, from a veterinary perspective, seeing someone on a farm actually using a new needle is truly lovely. The number of times i've seen Heptavac/cal-mag/etc. needles reused until they're literally so blunt they can't penetrate skin any more (not to mention bent and covered in rust/shit).

[@ImaCynomingirl]

Ok, My Dear Tom, I am truly impressed with your veterinarian skills which I am sure are essential in your position as a farmer! I am a nurse and of course I cringe a bit with bolus' being injected into an animal in the middle of a pasture although we just can't have a fresh, clean, semi-sterile room at the end of the barn! Lol! No seriously, I was so impressed with the way u got all three bolus' in so and time is of the essence! Low Calcium can just cause a multitude of serious issues and you got those meds in like BAM!!! And don't beat yourself up at all for missing out on a prophylactic dose the night before. All ended up well and you will remember this next time because of this time. You rock as a farmer, you are a very skilled and humble farmer and a wonderful son as well who always gives due to your very skilled Father. I am ever so grateful that Our HoofMD sent me over here! Love u both so much!!!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thankyou you so much fir your kind words 😀

[@janetwadlington7319]

Bless her!!! Felt so sorry for her!! So glad you helped her!!

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Great video Tom, good to see cows being well looked after. Your an excellent example to the farming community. Very well done!

[@ukbusman]

That was so satisfying to watch Tom, a beautiful cow that was poorly and now up and about...very interesting and informative, thank you.

[@annahkurtin5345]

Great, instructive, uplifting video. Your personality is good for us and for the cows. Best to ya.

[@teresawebb5374]

Watching you is such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your cows especially your Highlands. ❤

[@lynshlomit]

I know nothing about farming cows or sheep but love to watch how you manage all this hard work. Well done all you farmers. It looks like very hard work

[@paulparnell3839]

Fantastic informative video the change in her was amazing you did so well very impressed. Keep the videos coming and Happy Farming

[@eallen7772]

As a nurse...it was so nice to see you doing this. Your concepts for administration of meds is on point. Keep learning and keep it up!

[@Tom-gr6nx]

great video tom you do a great job looking after your cows its great to see what different jobs you do round the farm.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Tom 30 Thankyou very much 😀 I'm trying to show everything 😀

[@jimthijs6256]

we had one on monday never is fun but she is standing again. and you channel is doing really well!! keep it up tom

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

jim thijs Thankyou very much 😀 the sinner they get up the better

[@barakamelkizedeki5069]

My diary cow woke up after this procedures, thankyou 🇹🇿❤

[@wallaceloan4169]

Tom this was text book for milk fever. Top job well done. We can all look back and say oh I should of done this or that. You know your cows and look after them well

[@Jim-fo7hc]

Tom brilliant to watch the between the cow and the farmer, the bit when you let her read what was on the bottle was a touch of genius.

[@annebell7274]

Nice to see her up and about again 🌷🌞🌞🌷

[@paulwoods33]

One of the best videos I have ever seen. Brilliant!

[@cinqpower]

Really liking your channel, greetings from a Dutch milk truck driver

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

CinqPower Albert van Mourik Thankyou very much 😀 keep on trucking!!

[@keithwheeler8875]

Cor Cor blimey this takes me back I've done this many a time back in my days as herdsmen in the 80s and early 90s , it was all in glass brown bottles then and we didnt have blouses, Love this channel really takes me back although I had to give up being a herdsman in 1991 I had been milking cows since I was 8 so it's in my blood , so I will be a regular viewer

[@michaelbeary]

Most informative milk fever video of them all.

[@christinekilar502]

Amazing, great job Mr Tom 🥰

[@keithhill3027]

Good video Tom and well explained.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Keith Hill Thankyou very much 😀

[@ghigi5821]

I watched earthlings and part of Dominion. Both were informative and distressing for me. Very necessary to see. Somehow I found your channel and found sanity and comfort. Thank you ,your family and crew for being so humane to these beautiful creatures. This video made me like and subscribe. You cared for her so gently. She seemed like she was not speaking to you for not seeing about her last night. But she's gonna forgive you. That's how us girls are. Lol

[@baileydale733]

Tom loved the vlog today iam glad the cow is looking better 🚜🚜🚜

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

bailey dale Thankyou very much 😀 so am I 🙌

[@jessicaball8287]

Tom Pemberton Farm Life hi I love your videos

[@alanparkinson4772]

Top top job sir,you truly do show how us farmers DO look after our livestock I salute you Tom well done mate and keep up the videos pal 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@valgalloway6914]

I'm not sure why KZbin decided today was my day to learn about Milk Fever but that was a fascinating video. And what a well behaved patient!

[@benburns5995]

Thanks Tom for this very interesting video on Milk Fever cure.

[@brendangunn1322]

Glad to see the channel growing so fast and that you put the calcium into the vein first that's they way i was taught by multiple vets as i am training to be a vet, just a suggestion for improvement i was taught to give 40 cc's of magnesium under the skin on the left side as well just in case tetany would occur, perhaps this could also be given as a preventative. Great vlog Tom keep up the great work.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Brendan Gunn we don't get much grass staggers at all but I always have mag just incase. I might try this thought with my next one, anything that can help I'm happy to do 😀

[@gaborzamborszky5992]

Very informative, thank you Tom, keep up the great work! Kind regards from Hungary :)

[@FlowingDepths]

You're so quick! Very experienced. Also, your cows look so clean! Hate seeing the ones 150% covered in manure on some farms.

[@baukebrouwer5143]

The cows are clean because they walk outside all day, the grass cleans them very well

[@JCWSTAGE2]

Your channel is growing so fast. Well done.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

A Chick Called Faith Thankyou very much 😀 I'm trying my best

[@JCWSTAGE2]

Tom Pemberton Farm Life When do you think you will get your first cut of silage in?

[@charitysheppard4549]

I just found your channel. As a person with an agricultural education, I found your instruction excellent. I look forward to viewing more of your videos. You can tell how healthy your cow is. It may help people to understand what is happening if you explain it as an electrolyte imbalance.

[@icer255]

Well done Dr. Pemberton! 😀

[@leah_bxxc6793]

Aww bless her. Happy she got better

[@teresaukharding5494]

Brilliant work & very well explained x

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Tom at least you found her hope she gets better and gets up on her feet to get her in the barn in a pin until she gets over the milk fever. Now you our doing it right that is what we uses all the time for milk fever.

[@OutTheRoad12]

Good job mate, always a good result when they get up on their own

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Colm195 Thankyou very much 😀🙌

[@zoerochelle]

Your microphone is so much better than previous videos.

[@davidriley8590]

Vet as well? good to see the cow up again nice one Tom.

[@johnbit6527]

.... know nothing about farming but learnt something new this morning ...

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Jim Herriot wrote about this, awesome to see it done in real life!

[@somdhomestead9031]

Good Vid on the education of milk fever and what to do. Us non-dairy farmers thank you.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

SoMDHomestead Thankyou very much 😀

[@welshapplegeek]

Awesome video mate! Keep it up! Watching from down under.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Mat J Thankyou very much 😀

[@Chaddy-vh3yc]

Great video tom, very interesting. Keep up the great work.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Farmer Chad Thankyou very much 😀

[@George_Ren]

Good video, full of great info. Nice one

[@suzannebenz8928]

Good job Tom!

[@17snooker]

Well done Tom, learn something new every day,

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Brewery Thankyou very much 😀

[@17snooker]

Tom Pemberton Farm Life, have to say you channel is becoming the best on here. Some of the rest are become dull and boring

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Brewery cheers mate, I try to do different things and mix it up. Also I enjoy the job so it's pretty easy to do 😀

[@adelaidefielder9790]

Well done Tom.

[@essiewessie69]

Well done matey beef farmer and sheep farmer over here,bucks UK

[@zoeys290]

Thanks Tom that was very interesting 🤔

[@lyonoo]

Good Afternoon Tom Another great vid and very interesting I lost a 1st time Dexter heifer with 4 month old calf at foot this winter due to milk fever ,she showed no signs what so ever despite having access to a mag lick. I went down to the yard at 3am to shut a banging gate and she was fine eating hay with the others and when I checked her at 7am she was dead ☹️ I’ve only been keeping cattle for a couple of years so I was worried that I had missed the signs but seeing your vid and your cows symptoms I’m confident that I didn’t. It either came on her really quickly or she just didn’t show any signs. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

lyonoo I'm glad the video help but I'm sorry about the cow 🙁. I hate any cow dieing for no reason, it could also have been e-coil maybe

[@danielculpepper9258]

Was this "diagnosis" confirmed by a vet ? I am asking because only one in 20 cows die from milk fever (I.e. the mortality is approx. 5%). And usually not without signs. Also, not in such a short period of time or as a sudden death! From your very short description of the case (or rather lack thereof! ) something else has happened.

[@lyonoo]

Daniel Culpepper I did get a PM on her to find the cause of death and it came back as grass tetany / milk fever to the surprise of my vet. She had access to mag licks so I thought she would be ok, my vet advised me to feed the rest of the a couple of scoops of dairy nuts ( with mag in them ) each day to make sure they were getting enough mag. Thanks for your interest

[@lindenbergers]

I know she wasn't feeling well, but she was so patient with you. Probably the easoest job of your day.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Lwest it was up there for ease, I like to think I'm pretty chilled out with them aswel 😀

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Good job tom

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

matthew johnson Thankyou very much 😀

[@sheila7909]

Excellent job Tom 🐽

[@samporter4559]

Keep up the good work tom 🐄🐄

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Sam Porter Thankyou very much 😀

[@patkelly7999]

Great video Tom, very informative:)

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Pat Kelly Thankyou very much 😀

[@joshuajimenez5701]

Great job man!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

joshua jimenez Thankyou very much 🙌

[@chrisharding7203]

Brilliant, I hope this helps someone.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Chris Harding Thankyou very much 😀

[@alicejohnsen7316]

V professionally done!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Alice Johnsen Thankyou very much 😀

[@laytonphillips6667]

Great video Tom well explained, hope she gets well soon, hope dad is ok he hasn't starred in a video lately,

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Layton Phillips Thankyou very much 😀 oh he's good, it was a Sunday so he was chilling out in the house 🙌

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Layton Phillips thanks for asking though Layton 😀

[@r.j.farming6330]

Unreal vid helped me out on stuff I didn’t even know

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

R.j. farming Thankyou very much 😀

[@nightdriver65]

we was always told to give them a bottle on differant sides never on the same side great vid thanx

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

nightdriver65 I put one in the vain though, under the skin yes matbe

[@peterjohnsonfarmlife5594]

Great job Tom Keep the Subs rolling in!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Peter Johnson farm life 🙌🙌🙌

[@peterjohnsonfarmlife5594]

whats the time over u

[@peterjohnsonfarmlife5594]

I'm Trying to get my M8's to Sub to you

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Peter Johnson farm life 5:30 mate

[@peterjohnsonfarmlife5594]

Arvo or morning, bout 3:00 arvo

[@brendanmccourt7408]

Glad she got up them slow release calcium bolus are a great job we use mega cal M for milk fever it's a 100ml bottle put under the skin before or after calving

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Brendan Mc Court only 100ml? Must be good stuff 😀

[@sarahlovesfarming8406]

Your so close to 80k!

[@calumharris8945]

Love cow videos.. well done!

[@yvonnemiles7633]

Very interesting! Thanks!

[@goldfire1676]

Well done Tom

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Gold Fire Thankyou very much 😀

[@christianterry8198]

done well ive give cow the calcium before got halfway down the bottle and she got up had to quickly try and get the rest in and get the needle out

[@dorothydelaney7920]

Great video. Tom you are a real stockman. How are you getting on with the Highlands?

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

DOROTHY DELANEY Thankyou very much 😀 ....... erm...... not well 🙈

[@elizabethemmett9138]

Hi Tom.. just wondering about why the tip of the tube that goes into the needle isn’t kept sterile.. always thought everything that goes into veins or even sub cutaneous needed to stay sterile to avoid petting bacteria in the blood? Love watching your channel! Always done horses, love seeing about dairy cows! Just found your channel and now I’m obsessively watching all your old videos as well!!!!

[@mrnate4280]

Right on man well done

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Mr Nate Thankyou very much 😀

[@will-bb6ee]

Very nice advice.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Will6610 Thankyou very much 😀

[@Rabby_83]

Nice video Tom

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Rabby 83 Thankyou very much 😀

[@gregbailey2781]

Hey tom nice vid mate how’s it all goin just about to start silaging soon looks like you got the good weather

[@janethedberg9581]

Very interesting!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

janet hedberg Thankyou 😀

[@johncoughlan5512]

When putting it under the skin stop at least three times during administration and use the bottle like a rolling pin to gently massage the calcium in to her. Beautiful cow. Hope she survives

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

John Coughlan good to know Thankyou 😀

[@saltycowboy]

Great vid Tom. Can you explain what happens if you treat a cow for milk fever but she doesn't have any

[@ckingclosur]

Hi Tom a subscriber from Canada I would like to thank you question if you please what gauge needle you have used? how long you wait to see the positive effect / how many bags of calcium you need till she is cured

[@carwynjames8217]

Have you ever fed dry cow rolls/blend? Does a brilliant job & gets them bagged up nicely!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Carwyn James don't have to space to split the dry cows under 🙁

[@didar96]

I m from Bangladesh, very very useful Video. Thank you

[@machammond7007]

Nice vid mate

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

feret man channel Thankyou very much 😀

[@salmonhunter7414]

Years ago they use to cut off a bit of the tail to get them up.

[@jarlathmcginn2325]

I LOVE watching your vids

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Jarlath McGinn Thankyou very much 😀🙌🙌

[@sahinshah8597]

Thanks

[@causewayfarming4x494]

Great video dairy farmer Dorset

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Causewayfarming 4x4 Thankyou very much 😀

[@charlieillick2902]

good job. i always give two bovikalc one at calving and another 24hrs later and never have that problem anymore... ive always found if the go down they never seem to do very well in that same lactation.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Charlie Illick I agree, it's the same with mastitis. I should have given her one the night before and wouldn't have this issue

[@dylanquirke9895]

Hope she's ok❤

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Dylan Quirke she doing well 😀

[@edwardmartin4130]

Tom the cow saver

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Edward Martin 🙌🙌🙌😀😀😀

[@eamondonohoe3702]

Hey Tom. Loving the videos from a fellow farmer here in New Zealand. I have one problem with your video. You should NEVER put calcium in the milk vein, only ever in the jugular. Causing an infection by injecting into milk vein can cause cows to lose their milk. Serious problem. Go for jugular anymore. Only way you get faster at it is to practice.

[@_2formore2_77]

Would love to get some videos on the milking itself

[@brunovanparys1755]

Maybe you should try to use a low calcium ration in the dry off period ? Or an anionic mix in dry off 🙈 if you want to keep working with grass. There are a lot of things you can do preventive without needing a cal bolus.

[@alistairclement4239]

yes, there's lots of prevention, but nothing's 100%. it can be very close, but not quite 100.

[@jimmycamilleri3746]

nice video thanks

[@isaacwheel6236]

I have a bull on my farm and he is a bit mad any suggestions on how to calm him down

[@polytaz]

Done that a few times in my younger life.

[@Life_is_Awesome_Civil]

Iam thinking to start a dairy farming love from india

[@jbagri2305]

You are like a farming version of Casey Neistat, great videos and editing and a really down to earth. Keep up the good videos

[@leonhealy5919]

British Agri Videos couldn't agree more. Tom and Casey are the only two vloggers j watch. Also really wanna get into farming now!!!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

British Agri Videos Thankyou very much 😀 massive complaint 🙌🙌

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Leon Healy Thanks guys 😀

[@davidepool5884]

We had to do the same with our dairy cattle every now and then. It’s the best and quickest way to get them back on their feet. Milk fever can kill a cow if you don’t treat them.

[@philipm1009]

Good video i had to do that with a farmer with one of his cow after she caved

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Philip M100 Thankyou very much 😀

[@samwardell5790]

I love cows

[@lovinsavvy]

Tom, I had a Jersey that was very genetically disposed to "milk fever". Her mother required two and most often three bottles of calcium (IV) to get back on her feet. Knowing this I'd done a TON of research. The minute my girls quit milking, they are off alfalfa and only get a good grass (meadow grass) hay. She never went down from milk fever. I know you probably know this but I will say it here for those that don't know. Milk Fever 101 😄 A cow's body unlike a human is meant to store and then give up its calcium upon demand. She replenishes the calcium through eating. Alfalfa is rich in calcium and a lactating cow gets use to that plentiful supply however, it is not enough for a birthing cow. When her body reaches out to her bones for calcium, a cow fed constantly on alfalfa has not stored enough. When fed a good quality grass hay, the calcium is in its proper place. Immediately upon birthing, she goes back to alfalfa. The risk for a heifer and even the second calf is low but goes up from there. I just love bovine science, don't you?!!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

lovinsavvy I do find it interesting trying to better my self all the time. We don't use alfalfa here really

[@nonienduro]

And give her vitamin D, 10 days before calving.