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Cows calving while standing
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 11005"><p>I've seen this happen more than once, especially out in an open pasture where the cow might be too nervous about predators to lay down.</p><p></p><p>Actually, gravity can help a lot with delivering that shoulder when a calf is standing. And, the short drop to the ground usually breaks the umbilical cord and/or amniotic sac, allowing the calf to breathe.</p><p></p><p>> I saw it again this afternoon. A</p><p>> 3rd calf cow never laid down to</p><p>> calve. Saw this with this cow's</p><p>> sister last year. They just go off</p><p>> by themselves, mope around for a</p><p>> while and shoot the calf out. I've</p><p>> raised cattle for a lot of year</p><p>> but this group are the first I</p><p>> ever saw calve standing up!!</p><p>> Anyone else have this happen -</p><p>> doesn't seem to hurt the calf</p><p>> dropping a couple of feet on its</p><p>> head. It was up and nursing in 30</p><p>> min.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 11005"] I've seen this happen more than once, especially out in an open pasture where the cow might be too nervous about predators to lay down. Actually, gravity can help a lot with delivering that shoulder when a calf is standing. And, the short drop to the ground usually breaks the umbilical cord and/or amniotic sac, allowing the calf to breathe. > I saw it again this afternoon. A > 3rd calf cow never laid down to > calve. Saw this with this cow's > sister last year. They just go off > by themselves, mope around for a > while and shoot the calf out. I've > raised cattle for a lot of year > but this group are the first I > ever saw calve standing up!! > Anyone else have this happen - > doesn't seem to hurt the calf > dropping a couple of feet on its > head. It was up and nursing in 30 > min. [/QUOTE]
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