Posted by chambero on 4/6/2007, 10:39 am, in reply to "Re: Cow hurt while calving"
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We get after them with a hot shot sometimes too to "motivate" them get them moving. I figured that might sound a little harsh in writing though. --Previous Message-- : 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