How much to bottle feed a calf with bald spots and flaky skin?

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Hello I just got this Holstein calf I noticed a quarter size bald spot on her butt didn’t think nothing of it! Today it’s huge and now she has flaky skin! What should I do to stop it!? Also what is the recommend amount to bottle feed her she drinks two whole bottles and still is wanting more!? Just don’t wanna over feed her. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Cow | Female | unspayed | 22 days old | 90 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is very hard to tell what is going on. I would say this is most likely parasite related. Do you see any lice?? Is she rubbing herself against something to make the hair come off? Talk to your vet about getting an ectoparasiticide that should help. In the meantime I would use this on that bald patch. https://www.jefferspet.com/products/vetericyn-teat-spray-16oz It’s important that you do not overfeed. Calves will eat until they are sick. The calf will look skinny and seem hungry every time it sees you. But feed only the recommended amount; overfeeding can cause overeating disease, a bacterial disorder that will quickly kill calves. The bag of formula powder you are using should tell you how much to feed but this is the general rule: The amount to feed depends on the calf's weight. The average is 2 pints per feeding for calves less than 80 pounds. For 80-100 pounds, 2.5 pints. For more than 100 pounds, 3 pints. The should be fed only twice a day.

How much to bottle feed a calf with bald spots and flaky skin?

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