Success StoryA new beef cattle farmer had problems with calving during the covid -19 pandemic.



A new beef cattle farmer had problems with calving during the covid -19 pandemic.

Author: Danny Adams

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: KSU Small Farm Program

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

During the covid 19 pandemic a new beef cattle farmer with approximately 10 head of cattle called and said he had a heifer cow having a calf and it was hung at the hips in the heifer. He had never had experience in delivering a calf from a cow. He told me he had tried pulling the calf with no success and nothing was working. I asked him how he was pulling the calf and he said straight back. I told him to pull the calf down toward the cows feet and give me a call back if that doesn't work. 

The nearest veterinarian is approximately 40 miles away and doesn't do many farm visit unless you are his client.

The cost for the vet to come would be approximately $500.00.

The farmer called back and told me when he pulled down toward the cows feet the calf came out easy. He was grateful that I answered my phone and taught him how to pull the calf out the remainder of the way.

The training I've had through UK Master Cattleman Program,  KSU and UK Extension allowed me to give the beginning farmer knowledge on how to deliverable a calf.

 






Stories by Danny Adams


Small Farmers Using KSU Shared Use Vegetable Production Equipment

about 6 years ago by Danny Adams

5 small farmers using KSUs shared use vegetable equipment saves themselves $6000.00 in equipment inv... Read More


Could Extension saved a couple of new farmers from making a $100,000.00 mistake

about 6 years ago by Danny Adams

Two ladies were interested in purchasing a farm and raising cattle. They had no farming experience e... Read More


Stories by Wayne County CES


Conserve Resources, Reduce and Recycle

about 6 years ago by Glen Roberts

Collaborators: Ky Department of Agriculture, ANR agent Glen Roberts, Ky State University Small Farm ... Read More


Group Purchasing Beef IRM mineral

about 6 years ago by Glen Roberts

Collaborators: UK Beef IRM Nutrition Specialists, KY Farm Bureau Federation, Wayne County Farm Burea... Read More