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<blockquote data-quote="Bez" data-source="post: 85553" data-attributes="member: 412"><p>CRR</p><p></p><p>You asked so here goes. It goes against my grain to keep working on them for more than a few days - but that is me - a member of the shoot crowd. I suspect you already know that.</p><p></p><p>First, I have to tell you to go get your milk replacer and give that calf to your kids. They will do all the work, so you might as well let them have it. Forget the cow - a range cow is history after a few days.</p><p></p><p>Second. if you must keep it then keep the steroids handy. You might try a little chiropracty on the animal as well. Massage therapy really does work. Along the back and forget rubbing the ribs - hurt is probably along the spinal column from being pushed so hard and so long. You might try some plain old aspirin as well - if there is any pain it does seem to help them.</p><p></p><p>Have the kids pay some attention to the animal, but tell them not to be too tender. When Mom licks them, they actually rock about as they are being mothered - so kids hands rubbing the muscles on each side of the back bone actually may do a better job than you will.</p><p></p><p>Don't try to stand it up - it just irritates the problem - it will get up when it wants to. Think about turning it if necessary.</p><p></p><p>Electros and such are good - but feed it colostrum and GOOD quality replacer - do NOT cheap out on this - and it is expensive but it does make a difference.</p><p></p><p>I am also going to give you some advice I never often keep. Give it a week. If there is at least a little progress, then give it two. </p><p></p><p>I do not believe heroics are appropriate, so when and if the time comes make the decision and stick to it. </p><p></p><p>Nowadays, I mostly let the girls make the final decision - they've won a few battles and lost a few, so they tell me when the calf goes to calf heaven.</p><p></p><p>Kids growing up on an operation learn early that life is tenuous. I have two girls who have seen it all - they are pragmatic and yet still have the "tender outlook" on life.</p><p></p><p>If it is meant to be it will work - if not then that is life as well.</p><p></p><p>There is not a lot than can be done for this type of animal problem except feed, shelter and massage. And finally time - you set that clock, and no one else.</p><p></p><p>If there is nerve damage it may subside.</p><p></p><p>With luck your kids will run to the house and tell you "Bucket Head is standing!"</p><p></p><p>Best of luck.</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bez, post: 85553, member: 412"] CRR You asked so here goes. It goes against my grain to keep working on them for more than a few days - but that is me - a member of the shoot crowd. I suspect you already know that. First, I have to tell you to go get your milk replacer and give that calf to your kids. They will do all the work, so you might as well let them have it. Forget the cow - a range cow is history after a few days. Second. if you must keep it then keep the steroids handy. You might try a little chiropracty on the animal as well. Massage therapy really does work. Along the back and forget rubbing the ribs - hurt is probably along the spinal column from being pushed so hard and so long. You might try some plain old aspirin as well - if there is any pain it does seem to help them. Have the kids pay some attention to the animal, but tell them not to be too tender. When Mom licks them, they actually rock about as they are being mothered - so kids hands rubbing the muscles on each side of the back bone actually may do a better job than you will. Don't try to stand it up - it just irritates the problem - it will get up when it wants to. Think about turning it if necessary. Electros and such are good - but feed it colostrum and GOOD quality replacer - do NOT cheap out on this - and it is expensive but it does make a difference. I am also going to give you some advice I never often keep. Give it a week. If there is at least a little progress, then give it two. I do not believe heroics are appropriate, so when and if the time comes make the decision and stick to it. Nowadays, I mostly let the girls make the final decision - they've won a few battles and lost a few, so they tell me when the calf goes to calf heaven. Kids growing up on an operation learn early that life is tenuous. I have two girls who have seen it all - they are pragmatic and yet still have the "tender outlook" on life. If it is meant to be it will work - if not then that is life as well. There is not a lot than can be done for this type of animal problem except feed, shelter and massage. And finally time - you set that clock, and no one else. If there is nerve damage it may subside. With luck your kids will run to the house and tell you "Bucket Head is standing!" Best of luck. Bez [/QUOTE]
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