DIFFICULT CALVING

Things aren't always straight forward!!
Difficult calvings are part of being a livestock farmer.
Needed the assistance of Kevin one of the vets from Capontree Veterinary practice.
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[@fransmthombeni4347]

Sorry for your loss, Richard. May your cow give you many more healthy calves in future. Your cattle are some of the finest I’ve ever seen and I thoroughly enjoy your videos…🙌🏾

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thank you Frans. The cow is making a good recovery Pleased you enjoy my videos 👍

[@jayadaradhika1408]

Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing this difficult experience. I found it a very helpful learning experience. May I ask what the name of the lube powder is, please?

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thank you, unfortunately these things happen, all part of the job. J Lube Powder, White, 284 g amzn.eu/d/eYHpC1V

[@jamescorfield4075]

I'm finding the stock side of these videos and the information you give very interesting

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 👍

[@Masseyx]

Interesting video Richard - really enjoyed. New subscriber.

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thank you

[@Sean-fb7cy]

Tough luck with the calf Richard These things happen to the best . """ let the hurt and of harm year go with it ""

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thanks Sean. As my mother always said "If you have live stock you're going to have dead stock"

[@michaelheffernan8930]

Pity about the calf but no use dwelling on it on to the next one good luck with them

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@TheBlueScarecrow]

Sad.

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

It is very sad, but things don't always go to plan. Farming isn't always a bed of roses 😔

[@graemeroutley5170]

Get your self a calf Jack like the vet much better than yours ikown from experience

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Thanks for watching Graeme. I have invested in a new head for my calving aid, very similar to the vets, does a great job.👍