swollen stifle

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bcosu

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we have a four month old heifer calf that has started to swell in her back right stifle joint. a couple days ago i watched her get up, stretch, and limp on it for a couple of steps then start to walk naturally after that. as of yesterday, she won't hardly put any weight on it at all and just lays around all day until she eats or drinks and hobbles up to the bunk.

it has really occurred quite suddenly and i have never seen this before. she can flex in the hock and pastern with out pain and seems to move the stifle joint some but won't put weight on it. it does have noticeable swelling in the stifle joint only though.

any help would be wonderful.
 
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