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Barnyard Danger: One reason to keep a clean barnyard

Do you know what this unidentified circular object is?

Barnyard Danger - Unidentified Circular Band - Mobile Veterinary Service

It was found in the barnyard of a calf that we recently went and attended to. Here’s a closer look:

Barnyard Danger - Close-up of Circular Band - Mobile Veterinary Service

It is very important to make sure that your barn and barnyard stay clean and free of things that might cause potential hurt to your animals. It’s amazing what sort of dangerous items they can find, even in some of the most well-kept areas.

On a recent farm call, we attended to a calf that had stepped into this unknown object. The calf continued to grow, but the band did not.   As a result, the circular band grew more and more tight around the calf’s leg.

 

Barnyard Danger - Calf with Circular Band - Mobile Veterinary Service

 

To treat this problem, we cut and removed the circular band from the calf’s leg, and then treated the calf with antibiotics to eliminate the infection.

Barnyard Danger - Calf with Circular Band Removed - Mobile Veterinary Service

We would love to find out what you think the circular band is. Leave us a comment with your best guess!