Springing Heifer with time up tender on feet

Rushy Fields

my springing heifer is ready to calve in the nect day or so. but she has become tender and slightly lame in her walk. should i be worried and should i get vet to handle her or leave her alone?

whelan2

Is it her back feet? She could be sore from springing?

White Clover

When the pin bones start to drop it affects all ligaments down along including the peadel bone in the hoof. This is why freshly calved cows should not be asked to walk long distances for a minimum of 48 hours after calving.

oneten

check for mastitis, not tryin to put the scare on ya but worth a look.

The Real Elmer Fudd

Had something similar last year with a cow few days before she calved she was walking very tender on the back feet. When she started to calf there was only one foot coming and the other front foot was jammed up into her back. She calved ok once I got the second foot corrected but I reckon that is what had been causing her to walk funny.

RD10

it happens with some before they calf. just tender feet!

patsy_mccabe

I suppose all the extra weight doesn't help either. Get her on Straw or outside and maybe a small bit of meal to reduce the time she has to spend standing to eat.