Posted by Jen on 4/6/2007, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Cow hurt while calving"
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I'm sorry for your tough luck, so much for those calving ease clubbies huh??? I have found it best to REALLY try to get the heifer up ASAP, by about any means possible. Try a sling (I haven't had much luck with those), halter....and IF ALL ELSE FAILS (and I know it sounds bad) but try a hot shot A FEW TIMES. The longer she is down, the more damage she might get and the harder it will be to get her up. Lots of bedding, and roll her twice a day to the opposite side she is laying on. Your vet gave good advice....keep her on those!!! Might also try and email DL (she post on this board)....she was a great help to me when I had a similiar situation!! I wish you the best of luck.....sometimes hard work and patience does pay off in this situation, but don't get your hopes up.

Message Thread: Cow hurt while calving - Help Please 4/6/2007, 9:04 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - chambero 4/6/2007, 9:29 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - Help Please 4/6/2007, 9:39 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - Jen 4/6/2007, 10:01 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - chambero 4/6/2007, 10:39 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - jdc 4/6/2007, 10:34 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - DL 4/6/2007, 10:38 am Re: Cow hurt while calving - Joe Boy 4/6/2007, 11:36 pm Re: Cow hurt while calving - Help Please 4/7/2007, 7:04 pm Re: Cow hurt while calving - DL 4/7/2007, 9:25 pm Re: Cow hurt while calving - Jen 4/8/2007, 8:17 am