Club cab front leg issues

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7sRanch

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We bought a club calf for our daughter and it front legs are turned out. Is there anything we can do to correct them?
 

cowpoke

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Unfortunately it would have been easier to notice the problem before purchase.A lot of good cattle will naturally tow out some and foot trimming will help but I an guessing your problem might be a little more extreme.Stuctural correctness should be one of the first things when evaluating a purchase.
 

OH Breeder

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Pretty much what was said before. Genetically many of the clubby genetics today naturally toe out. Use to be a fault when I was a kid but so many look that way I don't think it is noticed as much. You can find a corrective trimmer and work with them closely to aid in correcting it slightly. But make sure you know the resume on the trimmer, they can screw one up quickly too. Does the calf get around okay? IF they have issues walking ...remember what is slight now will only be magnified when they are 1300#'s.
 

rackranch

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Did you buy him that way or is it something that has been exacerbated with weight gain or possibly following a hoof trimming? How are the back legs and feet?
 

7sRanch

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We bought him for $1600 and he was broke to lead and super gentle. He had the problem before. He is currently 500lbs and we were willing to buy him with this issue because this is my daughters first year of 4h and with her anxiety and age i fine if it is not correctable. I was told at his current age it could be improved and possibly fixed with trimming but I have no clue how to do it. 
 

Bradenh

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If they are all straight and face east and west with a first year just make the most of it and chalk it up as a lesson learned going forward... Can't really fix it
 

SlickTxMaine

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If the calf is gentle, and builds your daughter's confidence level and she gains experience --  it's all good!!  My son had a steer that bucked over in the knees as it got heavier.  He was dog gentle and showed like a dream.  He won showmanship with him every time he went in the ring.  My son was happy with the buckles he won that year!  As long as your daughter has a positive experience, it's worth it. 

Would like to see pictures tho...
 

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