coal_creek
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I have a calf that was born Sunday that won't stand on his own. My brother had to pull him out of a first calf heifer while I was at work. They said it wasn't a terribly hard pull and never said he hip-locked or anything (85#). He is real weak in one back leg. I think its like he has a pinched nerve or something. He can move it, just not enough strength to get up and stand on his own. Once you get him up he can balance himself on his three legs but the other just wants to kick back. He's had his colostrum, two doses of the starter shot mixed up by the local vet (mixture of penecillin, vitamins, BoSe, and Dex), and a regular injection of Dex. Any other suggestions for ways to get him up and going? Thanks