I have a calf that limpes on it's back lag it is swollen at the keen hoke and doesn't look to be swollen any where else
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How old is this calf? Is this recent & does it have a temp? Could be anything from joint ill to an injury. Can you provide more info and a pic?
wbvs58
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Where is the "keen hoke".
Ken
Ken
Son of Butch
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Bragging or complaining?Loretta":ivj2bn25 said:
The calf is around 7 months old or maybe 8 or 9 months old I really don't know how long is Ben like that we bought it like that I just want to save it if I can I feel so sorry for it no it doesn't it seems fine other then it's back lag
I would suggest calling your vet or taking it in.
wbvs58
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Still not much information for us to help you, I still don't know what the "keen hoke" is but I am interested to find out.
Ken
Ken
Workinonit Farm
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Loretta":2ne3u4ki said:
Are referring to the knee or the hock?? The knee and the hock are 2 different joints.
Son of Butch
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A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Stay in school and don't do drugs.Loretta":292dwuj5 said:
All my best. :tiphat:
wbvs58
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Is it lame in that leg? If it was like it when you got it, may even be broken and trying to heal which they can do with time.
Ken
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Workinonit Farm
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Loretta":2krsme8k said:
Front leg?
When you bought him, he was like that? Has it gotten worse? Are any of his other joints like that? Is he eating and drinking? Does he have a fever?
It could be broken, it could be joint-ill, it could be a few things, with different treatment recommendations and different prognosis depending on what is wrong.
If it is joint-ill, a splint will not help. If it is broken, a splint may help.
Sounds like he needs the attention of a veterinarian, who can give you a definitive diagnosis and a recommendation for a proper course of treatment.
greybeard
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wbvs58
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Just going by what I perceive to see in the photos I think there is swelling up closer to the hip over the shaft of the femur (thigh bone). It could well be as I suggested before a fracture of the femur. You should get it checked out to confirm what you are dealing with as to the prognosis. Fractures in young animals can heal without treatment or callous up enough to give some mobility. Please note, I said "can" some will do no good.
