Since the calf doesn't breathe in the uterus, it is totally dependent on the oxygenated blood from the mother. It was the lack of oxygenated blood that caused the death. |
The calf didn't respond to any manipulation of the foot ? no response from calf, consistently. |
We based our decision on the fact that the team we pulled together was extremely experienced with this procedure. |
We don't know what happens in the wild. |