MtnCows93
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these things happen, happened to me before a man can only do so much sounds like you did all you could for her
Heifer calving problem help
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Hypothermia is a common result of a prolapse.
I would try to get a tractor down there and move her to the barn. She will never stand on her own in this mud. I've had them down before and if it goes to raining they cant get footing even if you help them. It has to be dry (somewhat). Borrow a hip clamp from a vet and once in dry ground you can help her stand a few times a day. If its too wet to get a tractor there I would try to find somebody with a skid loader on tracks. Good luck.
tncattle
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Yes, 3 nice black baldy heifer calves all born in the last 6 days. No problems at all and all doing great.TennesseeTuxedo said:tncattle said:It was a beautiful black baldy bull calf
Sorry for your loss.
How is that first calf doing? Have there been any others?
Redgully
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Another problem when they go down to long is they can bloat. Worth keeping an eye on. They can also pinch the nerve to their back leg so sometimes when you get them up they are all wonky until the feeling returns to their legs.
Midtenn said:
I've been to this farm before and can visualize where she's down. I'm not sure any vehicle could get back to her in light if the rain we've had.
Understand that! We had to use the track loader & cut down trees to get to a cow a couple years ago - and it was dry. They seem to pick the most inconvenient places to go down. :bang:TennesseeTuxedo said:
76 Bar
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Was thinking if she got up she might need her back legs hobbled to prevent the splits & was looking for details when I ran across this comprehensive article:
https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/-...are/fact-sheet--how-to-manage-a-down-cow.ashx
I hate to say it tncattle...but all things considered her odds for recovery aren't very good. Don't second guess or beat yourself up over it. :heart:
https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/-...are/fact-sheet--how-to-manage-a-down-cow.ashx
I hate to say it tncattle...but all things considered her odds for recovery aren't very good. Don't second guess or beat yourself up over it. :heart:
It's pouring down cold rain right now. Things are pretty bleak.
TennesseeTuxedo said:
This rain is unbelievable. I was pretty proud of myself up until now I've been doing pretty good feeding ahead and moving to areas not so muddy. Moved all cows that I could away from the hay barns to keep pathways somewhat dry. Feed with truck vs. tractor whenever possible, etc. Really didn't have too many ruts until now.
Despite best effort and planning , All bets are off now. It's about to the point we can't hardly even get to the hay much less feed it. Steady rain now and were supposed to get something like 6" Tuesday and Wednesday.
Feeding hay is about a full time job around here this year. I'm betting a lot of folks throw in the towel after this winter
Midtenn said:
I'm probably going to be one of them.
Jeanne - Simme Valley
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I believe Vitamin B-12 is given to repair the nerve damage/swelling?? Sorry. This does not sound good, especially with her so far away by foot. Good luck.
We shall see. The travel time is getting me down.
TennesseeTuxedo said:
Jeanne - Simme Valley
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If she is trying, I guess I would keep feeding & watering her. Any way you can flip her over to her other side, or is she moving around a little on the ground herself?
