Sometimes you think you’re just going tagging calves

[Silver]

And end up doing something different







I fix um. Not terribly proud of my stitch (usually usually use a Modified Buener, but I was tired and once I replaced the uterus she quit straining (which I admit might have had more to do with the spinal that may have finally kicked in by the time we finished)

 

[greybeard]

Very nice facility!! (and nice job on the vulva!)

Will you keep her?

 

[branxchar&charx]

I always wince looking at them things.

Very nice set up to work in btw.

 

[Randi]

That'll change your day in a hurry. Awesome job.

 

[ClinchValley86]

I always wince looking at them things.

Very nice set up to work in btw.

Yes it is. I need something like that

 

[Silver]

Very nice facility!! (and nice job on the vulva!)

Will you keep her?

Thanks, this barn was built last fall, and I am really happy with it so far. Still have work to do on it, mostly some wiring, ceiling fans, etc.
If she breeds up on time this summer I will keep her.

 

[TCRanch]

Good save!! And thanks for sharing the pics.

Does the sled work well going up/down hills & rough terrain? I've shoved calves in a dog crate before but that would be a lot easier.

 

[Silver]

Good save!! And thanks for sharing the pics.

Does the sled work well going up/down hills & rough terrain? I've shoved calves in a dog crate before but that would be a lot easier.

Thanks.
The sled works great in all terrain but it can catch you going down an icy or snowy hill. I like the slot at the front to put a leg in which prevents the calf from leaving of it's own accord. It's really easy to load the calf as you don't need to lift it, just grab a leg and slide it in. I like to use a cane and hook the flank to pull it in. Keeps me at less of a disadvantage if momma is a bit waspy.

 

[uplandnut]

Nice facility and nice save on the cow.

 

[Allenw]

I've put a couple in and used hog rings and a shoelace.

 

[Silver]

I've put a couple in and used hog rings and a shoelace.

I used to use copper wire for rings and whatever was handy for lacing.The Buhner needle was a game changer.

 

[SBMF 2015]

Good job! It's always better in a nice place to work.

 

[gcreekrch]

How did you manage to pull off a daylight run?

 

[Silver]

How did you manage to pull off a daylight run?

That's what I asked my wife. These things never happen in broad daylight.

 

[SBMF 2015]

This cow was playing the lay down spit it out, stand up suck it in game before she calved. She calved unassisted 3 weeks ago. I've never had one vag prolapse like this after calving. I'm not super good at doing spinal blocks ( luckily I don't have a call to do many) so she was still kinda "pushy"
Back on pasture now with her calf. She can raise this one and then she's gone after weaning.