When a C-section is the only option

Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports.

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When a C-section is the only option

Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports. The outcome of a caesarean section (C-section) on a cow is likely...

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