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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 534871" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>There is very little fluid in the birth canal and, as long as the calf wasn't backwards, it shouldn't be an issue. Swallowing amniotic fluid doesn't generally cause a problem, as the calf has probably been doing that for quite a few months. Inhaling amniotic fluid, however, can be a very big problem, but that generally only happens when a calf is backwards and is not clear of the birth canal within a few seconds of the umbilical cord breaking. Loss of bladder and bowel function in conjunction with calving would appear to be a nerve problem due to calving, especially since her bladder and bowel function appears to have been fine prior to calving. I'm wondering if it didn't happen as a result of having to pull the calf. Another possible factor is pulling the calf to hard and fast. I'm not saying you did anything wrong, just stating possibilities. You didn't mention the weight of the calf - but the larger the calf, the harder it is on the mother when it comes to pulling it. Calf jacks can also be a bit hard on the mother, because they can exert a lot of force if not handled properly. I wish you the best with this cow, and I hope she is able to overcome this setback.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 534871, member: 539"] There is very little fluid in the birth canal and, as long as the calf wasn't backwards, it shouldn't be an issue. Swallowing amniotic fluid doesn't generally cause a problem, as the calf has probably been doing that for quite a few months. Inhaling amniotic fluid, however, can be a very big problem, but that generally only happens when a calf is backwards and is not clear of the birth canal within a few seconds of the umbilical cord breaking. Loss of bladder and bowel function in conjunction with calving would appear to be a nerve problem due to calving, especially since her bladder and bowel function appears to have been fine prior to calving. I'm wondering if it didn't happen as a result of having to pull the calf. Another possible factor is pulling the calf to hard and fast. I'm not saying you did anything wrong, just stating possibilities. You didn't mention the weight of the calf - but the larger the calf, the harder it is on the mother when it comes to pulling it. Calf jacks can also be a bit hard on the mother, because they can exert a lot of force if not handled properly. I wish you the best with this cow, and I hope she is able to overcome this setback. [/QUOTE]
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