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<blockquote data-quote="Alberta farmer" data-source="post: 618867" data-attributes="member: 8978"><p>Quite often the backwards calf is a big calf? That is why he is backwards, he couldn't get turned around in the uterous. Three things should be in the birth canal. Two hind legs and the tail!</p><p>A backwards calf is usually a fairly tough pull. If I'm going to pull him I use the pullers, never try it by hand. Once you start, bring him fast or he will try to start breathing. When you get him out use the puller to hoist him up so he can drain...or hang him over a wood fence! If he is slow to breathe stick a piece of straw up his nose.</p><p>On a true breech use one hand to push him forward. Use the other to reach down and pull up on the hock until you can cup your hand on rear foot and pull up over the edge of the pelvis. Repeat the process with other leg and then pull with the pullers.</p><p>I don't use chains anymore. Use the nylon strap.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alberta farmer, post: 618867, member: 8978"] Quite often the backwards calf is a big calf? That is why he is backwards, he couldn't get turned around in the uterous. Three things should be in the birth canal. Two hind legs and the tail! A backwards calf is usually a fairly tough pull. If I'm going to pull him I use the pullers, never try it by hand. Once you start, bring him fast or he will try to start breathing. When you get him out use the puller to hoist him up so he can drain...or hang him over a wood fence! If he is slow to breathe stick a piece of straw up his nose. On a true breech use one hand to push him forward. Use the other to reach down and pull up on the hock until you can cup your hand on rear foot and pull up over the edge of the pelvis. Repeat the process with other leg and then pull with the pullers. I don't use chains anymore. Use the nylon strap. [/QUOTE]
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