T-Wacker
Active member
So, first calf heifer down since Friday, March 1st after pulling a dead calf. Didn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary with the size of the calf, about 65 lbs. Easy pull, just an OB chain and handle, came right out. No idea why she was having trouble other than maybe just became too fatigued to finish. Anyway, what are the opinions on here about trying to get a cow to stand? And, how do I get her up? Sling? Hip device? Been giving her antibiotics and Vitamin shots along with feed/hay/water and rolling her over every day. I didn't call the vet because I was sure she would not survive the first night. She had all but given up Friday afternoon, but I forced her on her brisket and placed a couple of large timbers behind her to keep her from stretching out. She perked up the next day so I started rolling/feeding/etc. Anything else I can give her to maybe get her going?