novaman":39vw5l53 said:I had a calf that dislocated its knee when it was only a couple weeks old. Managed to catch the calf as they were still in the lot for calving. Had one guy hold the calf, one guy hold the upper leg, and one guy grab the lower leg and gave a yank and she popped in. Probably got lucky more than anything.
Jogeephus":mjlb1ej2 said:novaman":mjlb1ej2 said:I had a calf that dislocated its knee when it was only a couple weeks old. Managed to catch the calf as they were still in the lot for calving. Had one guy hold the calf, one guy hold the upper leg, and one guy grab the lower leg and gave a yank and she popped in. Probably got lucky more than anything.
Some luck maybe but I think a knee "wants" to go back into place. Simply pulling it and getting it close will make it pop back in.
EAT BEEF":kujx1evr said:Thanks for the replys,she must have broken something also,because it came thru the skin a little.I got the vet on the phone this morning,he said just to put her in a small stall and give pen for 8-10 days and if I can keep infection out it should turn into a peg leg. :???: He also said he could plate and pin it,but it might cost $1,500-$2,000.