Swollen knee?

[Mahoney Pursley Ranch]

Had a calf born yesterday,longhorn/char mix heifer calf. She has a knee joint on her front leg that is larger than the other side and seems to favor,not really a limp. Anything to worry about? She walks otherwise fine and made an attempt at running when only a few hours old.Seems in great health.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Just watch her I wouldn't worry leg could have been presented wrong.

 

[Mahoney Pursley Ranch]

Just watch her I wouldn't worry leg could have been presented wrong.

That's what I was thinking. I know it is too early to worry. Time will tell.

 

[AngusLimoX]

Don't let it go too long if you think it may be infected. Earlier is easier and cheaper .

 

[milkmaid]

check for an infected navel...

 

[Mahoney Pursley Ranch]

This may be a dumb question but the calfs knee was like this at birth so why would it be an infected navel or a knee infection? Wouldn't an infection of either occur after birth or can a calf be born with these infections?