Placenta coming before calf?

[LB2727]

1st calf heifer. This is what was coming first. When moved a bit there was the bag underneath it with the front feet and nose. Haven't seen this before so looking for insight.

 

[LB2727]

 

[gcreekrch]

She has been calving too long. Get what you can on calf’s front legs and pull. You may still save it.

 

[Randi]

Get that calf pulled ASAP. The placenta is what keeps the calf alive, if it is coming first you have an emergency. Hopefully it isn't too late for him.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Been long enough now I hope that calf is pulled?

Alive?

 

[LB2727]

I actually did pull the calf shortly after taking the picture. At the time I wasn't sure if it was needed but I just felt like it was too risky. Its a heifer calf and is alive!

The momma cow seemed a little confused but did accept the calf and they are doing great.

I had been home all day and she never looked like she was calving until probably like 40 mins prior to when I saw this (lots of close cows and new babies so I've been watching the cows very closely). I went out by her and she was just laying with the herd looking normal besides a lot of liquid around her. She got up and more liquid kept coming so then I figured she was calving and watched her continuously.

My husband wasn't home yet so I'm glad it sounds like I made the right judgemental call.

 

[farmerjan]

Good judgement call and congrats on getting the calf pulled and saving them both.. So glad of the positive outcome for you...

 

[gcreekrch]

Well done!

 

[4hfarms]

"Lillie" is alive, cute calf!

Good job!

 

[TexasJerseyMilker]

Wow. You pulled the calf by yourself? Is the breed American Park White? I like the looks the original Park White but I imagine they are pretty wild.

 

[Randi]

I actually did pull the calf shortly after taking the picture. At the time I wasn't sure if it was needed but I just felt like it was too risky. Its a heifer calf and is alive!

The momma cow seemed a little confused but did accept the calf and they are doing great.

I had been home all day and she never looked like she was calving until probably like 40 mins prior to when I saw this (lots of close cows and new babies so I've been watching the cows very closely). I went out by her and she was just laying with the herd looking normal besides a lot of liquid around her. She got up and more liquid kept coming so then I figured she was calving and watched her continuously.

My husband wasn't home yet so I'm glad it sounds like I made the right judgemental call.

Awesome! Good Job.