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<blockquote data-quote="Hippie Rancher" data-source="post: 742058" data-attributes="member: 4203"><p>I haven't been around here in a while but I'm wondering what is going on here? If these are show cattle I'm gonna assume (yeah, I know dangerous) that you know something about body scores and condition. If the cow is in good shape and bright eyed, moving herself around a bit she may come through - I'd be willing to giver her a full 2 weeks as long as she was otherwise healthy. I have seen one get up after a longer period, but the vast majority that I've seen down haven't got back up if they didn't in a day or two.</p><p></p><p>Could she be bred?</p><p></p><p>One way to get them up takes a strong back and the willingness to be a little mean. The physically strong person takes a hold of her tail and if possible gets it over a shoulder and just LIFTS. The emotionally strong person does something abrupt to startle the cow. That can be anything from slapping her in the face, back, side, to using a whip or a hot shot. Even suddenly shouting or yelling. You want to scare her enough to get the flight response/instinct to kick in. What you are wanting is to get her to generate a little adrenaline and fear to give a physiological boost to the get-up attempt. Do all of this after the turning/massage procedure so her circulation is kicked back in and it will be a good surprise in the middle of the current routine.</p><p></p><p>IF it works the person doing tail duty needs to stay with her as she will more than likely be wobbly. Just back off and let her stand. She may try to take a step or she may fall down again - either way you will know she can do it - let her rest a bit then do it again.</p><p></p><p>Another thought about getting her motivated - you mentioned she is leaning towards feed and water - well, make her crawl a little - it's all good for the circulation and motivation.</p><p></p><p>Good luck - I don't think you need to give up on her until she gives up on herself or is in obvious pain or distress.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hippie Rancher, post: 742058, member: 4203"] I haven't been around here in a while but I'm wondering what is going on here? If these are show cattle I'm gonna assume (yeah, I know dangerous) that you know something about body scores and condition. If the cow is in good shape and bright eyed, moving herself around a bit she may come through - I'd be willing to giver her a full 2 weeks as long as she was otherwise healthy. I have seen one get up after a longer period, but the vast majority that I've seen down haven't got back up if they didn't in a day or two. Could she be bred? One way to get them up takes a strong back and the willingness to be a little mean. The physically strong person takes a hold of her tail and if possible gets it over a shoulder and just LIFTS. The emotionally strong person does something abrupt to startle the cow. That can be anything from slapping her in the face, back, side, to using a whip or a hot shot. Even suddenly shouting or yelling. You want to scare her enough to get the flight response/instinct to kick in. What you are wanting is to get her to generate a little adrenaline and fear to give a physiological boost to the get-up attempt. Do all of this after the turning/massage procedure so her circulation is kicked back in and it will be a good surprise in the middle of the current routine. IF it works the person doing tail duty needs to stay with her as she will more than likely be wobbly. Just back off and let her stand. She may try to take a step or she may fall down again - either way you will know she can do it - let her rest a bit then do it again. Another thought about getting her motivated - you mentioned she is leaning towards feed and water - well, make her crawl a little - it's all good for the circulation and motivation. Good luck - I don't think you need to give up on her until she gives up on herself or is in obvious pain or distress. [/QUOTE]
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