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New calf with broken leg

Dozer1 · 2018-02-22 12:45:45

Long story short I had a calf born this morning and the old lad broke its leg with ah old jack he was using. Anyway vet came and got the calf out and set it in plaster said leave it 6 weeks. calf is standing from what I can see on the camera, has anyone had this before and what are the chances he'll be ok or should I cut…

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#52 05-04-2018 8:44pm

The man in red and black

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squinn2912 wrote: »

Rank luck that. What was the problem leaving it too long?

Jacking fractures much less likely to heal than fractures from cows stepping on them etc. The ropes crush the bone and the blood vessels to the bone below the rope are damaged also. A calf with a break that is not out through the skin, caused by catching it in a gate or a cow stepping on it will heal 90% of the time if it's in a suitable place to cast it. Unfortunately calves with broken legs after jacking injuries are less than 50% successful. Worth a try but don't all end well.

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