-What makes a calf develop swellings?
-To relieve the symptoms, some farmers burn them with red hot metal, others use herbs, kindly advice on vet recommendations.
Swollen glands, (lymph nodes) in any animal, are a sign of an injury or an infection. This will always present along with other signs of illness depending on the disease condition or infection involved.
The swelling of one lymph node is most likely a response to an injury in the vicinity of the node while swelling of many nodes in more than one location is an indication of a systemic infection as in the case of a disease.
Burning or ablation of the node using whichever means be it a hot iron or using corroding herbs is totally wrong and unhelpful. By burning them, the farmer inflicts more wounds and pain without treating the underlying cause of the problem.
Glands or lymph nodes normally swell as they produce more immune cells to protect the body against pathogens (germs). Removing or damaging them is, therefore, adding salt to injury.
Farmers are therefore, advised to always contact a veterinary professional when an animal presents with swollen nodes for proper diagnosis, management and treatment of the condition.
Source: Daily Nation
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