Can a cow stand on a broken back leg right after the injury?

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It is possible for cow which have fractured back leg stand out within a minutes after her back leg is fractured? I actually ask that Can cow stand out Within a minutes after her back leg is fractured. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Cow | Female | 3 years and 11 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This will depend on the type of fracture. Yes a lot of cows can stand on three legs with the fractured leg not being able to bear weight. However it is unlikely that the leg will heal, so it is more humane to have the cow euthanized or slaughtered, if that is permitted in your area.

Can a cow stand on a broken back leg right after the injury?

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