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<blockquote data-quote="Silver" data-source="post: 1570574" data-attributes="member: 12520"><p>It's hard work for sure. I think it is a lot easier to do with the cow standing up. The calf has to be pushed forward, and it generally takes about all the strength I have to grasp the leg below the hock, lift and apply torsion to the leg to push the calf forward at the same time. Once you can cup the foot with your hand you generally have it made... at least for the first leg. Seems like when the first leg gets straight and into the birth canal the contractions start in earnest so the second leg can be a struggle. Of course a guy is usually getting played out by then so that probably adds to it.</p><p>I know of guys that use a toilet plunger and an assistant to push on the calf's behind to get the calf ahead enough to straighten the legs. Someday I'll try that, there just never seems to be one handy when needed lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver, post: 1570574, member: 12520"] It's hard work for sure. I think it is a lot easier to do with the cow standing up. The calf has to be pushed forward, and it generally takes about all the strength I have to grasp the leg below the hock, lift and apply torsion to the leg to push the calf forward at the same time. Once you can cup the foot with your hand you generally have it made... at least for the first leg. Seems like when the first leg gets straight and into the birth canal the contractions start in earnest so the second leg can be a struggle. Of course a guy is usually getting played out by then so that probably adds to it. I know of guys that use a toilet plunger and an assistant to push on the calf's behind to get the calf ahead enough to straighten the legs. Someday I'll try that, there just never seems to be one handy when needed lol. [/QUOTE]
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