Discharge Instructions

Option 1: Euthanasia - no discharge

Option 2: Splinted Bandage - It will be necessary to change the bandage and splint every day as well as to wash the wound with Nolvasan (Chlorhexidine) when changing. One of the senior students will show you how to change the bandage.  It might be necessary to keep the calf and his mother in a smaller pasture or in a paddock due to the frequency of care needed and to decrease the possibility of injury.  It is also necessary to give IM injections of Naxcel (Ceftiofur) twice daily in his neck.  Try to alternate the site of injection each time.   Call us if you notice any swellings in his neck or if he seems to be in a lot of pain or have frequent diarrhea. 


Option #3: Surgery - It is necessary for the calf to be kept in a small paddock with his mother after leaving the hospital after surgery.  The paddock should have soft bedding and should be kept clean Aftercare is very important with surgery.  The pin tracts must be cleaned daily with a gentle garden hose spray.  If you notice excessive drainage or if the calf chews at the sidebars please call us.  It is also necessary to give IM injections of Naxcel (Ceftiofur) twice daily in his neck.  Try to alternate the site of the injection each time.  Call us if you notice any swellings in his neck or if he seems to be in a lot of pain or have frequent diarrhea.   We will see you in 6 weeks for a recheck exam of the calf.