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Her Calf Didn't Make It....Here's What happened!

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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer

Stoney Ridge Farmer

What happens here

This project provides a detailed account of an emergency calving intervention on a farm, demonstrating how a farmer, acting as his own veterinarian, addressed a cow experiencing dystocia (difficult birth). The process involves recognizing the signs of prolonged labor, using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a ratchet strap to carefully extract a breech calf, and providing crucial post-birth care to ensure the mother cow's recovery. It highlights the ingenuity and readiness required for self-sufficient animal care in remote areas.