A reverse calf is different than a truly breech calf. A true breech is when a calf starts coming out butt first. Reverse calves that are born with their back feet coming out first are usually fine if they are born in a timely manner. Assistance is often given with a reverse calf birth to make sure their birth doesn’t take too long. #reverse #breech #breechbaby #calf #dairy #cow #birth #pregnancy #dairydoc #dairykind | Dairy Doc

96% of the time our cows can give birth without any assistance but for the 4% of the time it is vital for us to be watching and ready to help. In this instance an older cow was really struggling to get the head pushed out. I was able to get her in the calving pen without issue and pull the calf out quickly, luckily since all the men were out farming and kids in school. Both the mother and calf are doing well. | JC Farms