mr.d Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Indiana farmer saves half-dead calf with warmth of hot tub ROSSVILLE , Ind., March 7, 2015 (UPI) ------- An Indiana farmer used the warmth of a hot tub to revive a half-dead calf he discovered in a pile of snow.Dean Gangwer said he found the calf as he did his morning cattle count at Gangwer Farms, in Carrol County, where in addition to raising cows the third-generation farmer grows corn and soybeans. "Mornings start early around here," he told KNVX. "We go out and we scout our cattle...she decided to wander off by herself, which a lot of cows do. They want to be alone." Gangwer said he must have missed one of his bovines giving birth. The baby cow suffered from a low body temperature and had difficulty breathing and keeping his eyes open. Gangwer rushed the calf, which he named Leroy, back to his house. As Gangwer passed near his hot tub he got the idea to jump in with Leroy to raise his body heat. "I jumped in fully dressed, held Leroy up so he didn't drown, and him and I had a nice bath for an hour, so we both came out warm and I think the end story's gonna be great for him," Gangwer said. Gangwer said he got the idea from cattle magazines and shows, saying, "They always talk about warm baths and calves." He dried Leroy off inside and wrapped him in electric blankets for another day and a half to further warm the animal. Leroy is now on his feet and nursed for the first time Friday. SEE VIDEO; Read more: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/03/07/Indiana-farmer-saves-half-dead-calf-with-warmth-of-hot-tub/3421425752472/#ixzz3TnAF0xIk Bon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnutcookie Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 My question is .. Most farmers know the due dates of all bred animals and keep them stalled in the barn near due dates. So why didn't this farmer? I have helped birth and pull cows( among other farm animals) with come alongs many times but all our mothers were stalled days before due dates to ensure thier safety and help at birth if needed. He was VERY lucky to save this calf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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