baby with leg issue

[cah]

We had our first baby of the season born yesterday... a little heifer. We noticed this morning that her back right leg kind of turns outward... never had one do this... any input? She walks fine... runs even but just turned out... Will this correct over time or what are we dealing with? Thanks for the advice

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Generally, the calf just laid inside the cow wrong & the leg was "molded" funny. Usually, they straighten out with no sign of it later. I've had them born looking like they had their legs wrapped around a horse the whole time :lol: :lol:

 

[cah]

Thanks... I thought that may be the case... it does look like she just laid on it wrong. We turned her outside today and she runs but it is still crooked. hope it straightens out soon.

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

It may take a month. She'll be fine. enjoy!