Stomach Tubing a Calf - Brilliant at the Basics

Interchem Ireland and That’s Farming bring you Being Brilliant at the Basics and in this video we’re covering how to stomach tube a calf. Our vet Tommy Heffernan presents this series!

[sherischneider]

I see some negative comments about this procedure from people who don't understand why it is done. Most calves who are fed like this are too weak to drink by themselves because of hypothermia, a difficult birth, being abandoned by their mother, or other issues. A calf gets it immune system from these first feedings before the gut closes so it is critical to get milk in a timely manner to avoid long term health problems. This procedure is not fun for the person providing the care or the animal so it is avoided when possible. It is mostly used as emergency care like a human would get at the emergency room or in an ambulance. It is used to get the animal stronger and stable so it can drink from its mother or a bottle.

[rachellay]

Great video!! my go to. for those of you with the negative comments.. farmers don't tube any animal for fun, its to keep them alive. Do your homework before your negative and stupid comments. Farming is work and calling a vet for every thing isn't an option for all Farmers, this is a simple procedure that every person wanting to keep there animals alive is necessary.

[jtrjeremy]

The most helpful thing in this video to me was the verifying the wind pipe versus esophagus thank you so much

[sherischneider]

Thank You. Very well done video that covers some points not covered well in other videos. 1) How far to insert the stomach tube. 2) This video covers the two tube rule very well. 3) The importance of maintaining the feeder tip.

[somebodyelsestoo]

Great tip on checking the tube for damage. Needed to use mine today after yonks. Checked and found a large tooth mark had raised a nasty sharp bit of plastic on the tube. Public holiday so can't get a new one. Those battery operated diamond wheel heel smothers have a thousand uses. Thanks.

[tonywright]

Excellent video! Clear and helpful. Thank you.

[RoyalBlue]

Thanks! I can tube lambs like nobody's business, but this will be my first time actually tubing a calf.

[RedDirtAlleyPhotography]

Would there be a need to rub a little vegetable oil on the outside of the tube for easier insertion? My poor, sweet calf is severely dehydrated and tries her best to suckle the bottle, but she gets very little. I can't lose her 😢 !! Thank you!

[manojgope]

We have a calf who is hadicaped from his birth.he is unable to eat.he is walking slowly. He becoming weak day by day. What should I do sir ?is there any treatment ?Please help me

[kmkernel]

in japan this procedure is used as emergency care. Is using a tube to feed colostrum standard in other countries? I read a book written in English for famers before. it is contained in standard procedure.

[chatteyj]

How do you know if the calf hasn't fed? I worry about over feeding a calf with a tube. What if it already has a full stomach?

[abdulfaheemkhankhan]

Dr sb i needs fettnig feed farmoleshn bay cettal beef please help me

[wesleymilholen-prls]

Maybe stress the dangers of this a little more and not make it look so easy I had a calf really weak you made it look so easy so I tried and killed my calf.

[MrMawnster]

Ya. of course it's standing. What a joke. 90% of the time they are not. Do a hard laying or sitting weak calf case and then we'll listen

[artbypinku]

Only if he is Allowed to drink his own mother's milk ... It's painful to watch

[bestchannel]

Very painful and risky method of newborn baby calves.

[EvaMariaHartung]

Horrible this baby needs to be with the mother 👎👎👎