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Currently I have a cow that is down due to a uterine prolapse. I have grain, hay and water in close proximity and I am hoping that in a few days she will get up. However, I have seen this a dozen times and more often than not... They don't get up.
I am tempted to take my loader and a few heavy-duty ratchet straps and position a harness to raise her off the ground. The hydraulics on my tractor will keep her up in the off position for some time before it settles. I just want to get her on her feet before she withers away. Will this work? Has anyone tried this before or have any good ideas? I have heard of a hip harness contraption made for cattle to stand but I don’t know anything else about them.
Also, I don’t plan on leaving her unattended for very long but wonder if an hour or two on her feet would cure whatever ails her.