Most beef producers know the frustration that accompanies dealing with the dreaded “dummy calf”. These calves will not suckle, won’t sit up or stand and stare blankly with what seems to be a lack of will and intelligence to survive despite your best efforts. This lack of coordinated movement is often due to respiratory acidosis.
Dr. Gabriel Jantzi of Metzger Veterinary Services and Ontario beef cattle producer Nick Frieburger of Sandy Ridge Ranch explain the mechanisms that are involved in causing this type of acidosis, how to prevent it and steps to take when it does occur.
🎬 VIDEO GUIDE:
0:00 What is respiratory acidosis?
0:45 What causes respiratory acidosis?
1:37 What are the effects of respiratory acidosis?
2:47 How do you treat acidosis?
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