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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 168813" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>TxStateCowboy- Please tell me what the calf looks like as you stand directly behind him and look down on his spine.</p><p></p><p>There may be several causes for this kind of spinal mal-function, and they can be divided into traumatic (accidental), genetic , nutritional deficiencies (dam AND calf), and, also, unknown causes. What has your Vet had to say regarding this condition?</p><p></p><p>An impulsive diagnosis of "broke back" is not conducive to making a correct judgement regarding the calf's ultimate prognosis. If, in fact, he had a broken back with spinal cord severance or gross damage, he probably would loose the ability to walk, stand, and control his kidney and bowel functions. On the other hand, he could be diagnosed as having a subluxated vertebral segment causing pressure on a spinal nerve or nerves, and a Veterinarian who has had Chiropractic or Accupuncture experience with animals might be able to help him. Depends on the severity of the problem and how valuable the calf is to you.</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 168813, member: 1683"] TxStateCowboy- Please tell me what the calf looks like as you stand directly behind him and look down on his spine. There may be several causes for this kind of spinal mal-function, and they can be divided into traumatic (accidental), genetic , nutritional deficiencies (dam AND calf), and, also, unknown causes. What has your Vet had to say regarding this condition? An impulsive diagnosis of "broke back" is not conducive to making a correct judgement regarding the calf's ultimate prognosis. If, in fact, he had a broken back with spinal cord severance or gross damage, he probably would loose the ability to walk, stand, and control his kidney and bowel functions. On the other hand, he could be diagnosed as having a subluxated vertebral segment causing pressure on a spinal nerve or nerves, and a Veterinarian who has had Chiropractic or Accupuncture experience with animals might be able to help him. Depends on the severity of the problem and how valuable the calf is to you. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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