DANGEROUS SITUATION .... dealing with a stuck cow's head
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That's a trickier situation than people think. I'm glad you got her free without her breaking her her leg or neck, or seriously injuring one of you. The forklift was sheer genius!
Agree! I was thinking they MUST have a "something" around that farm that can lift the cow up and out since they have to lift heavy things like hay bales...good on Craig for going for the forklift! Good thing it didn't have the hay spike on!
Cows are strong and weigh a lot, people underestimate both of those things when combined together.
It is amazingly dangerous that can hurt themselves and you.
@@RadDadisRadEspecially when she starts to panic. Dairy cows weigh average 1400 lbs or 640 kgs. Too large to move by hand that way. Glad they got her with the lift .
I would have started stacking square hay bales under her front feet, but hey, wharever works.
I cannot BELIEVE how chill she was after you freed her head. Like nothing happened!!! Thank you for taking care of this special girl ❤
I was surprised too.
Either that was a mild case of shock, or she'd decided that since they had already saved her (when in that position, she would have been a free meal for any predator; heck, even a coyote would take that shot, and they don't like risk!), that they were clearly not out to harm her in any way.
That's why she panicked when she was stuck; even if she's never met a wolf, bear or big cat in her life, ancestral and genetic memory means she KNOWS that to get stuck like that means you are easy meat for the next carnivore that happens to come by. You see the same thing during rutting season in deer; when two bucks are sparring, but get their antlers tangled and stuck? That's a carnivore's wet dream, right there; the mythical 2-for-1 special...and the deer PANIC when it happens, because they know they're boned.
That’s just how dumb cows are, they got threat permanence of a grapefruit
She probably doesn't even remember that it happened.
Break her leg? I was worried that she was going to flail around and break her NECK! Clearly we bred cattle for meat or milk and NOT for brains. I'm no bovine expert but even I can see that the farmer is going to have to take extra care to get this animal in for regular trims or she's going to wind up in the same state if not worse. Great video, Graham. Your knowledge and skill are awesome!
Yeah i thouht the same
It's a good thing cows have relatively strong necks. I've seen an ostritch be in the same scenario and he unfortunately died trying to get himself unstuck.
I’m currently suffering from tendinitis in my left foot so I can empathise with these poor cows even more than usual. I’m in a lot of pain and each step hurts. If only Graeme could trim my feet to help with the pain.
A couple of people have suggested that we could’ve used a grinder to cut the bars - because of the size of the bars that would’ve taken far FAR longer to have done, we would’ve had to kneel down around her front legs to cut the bars and she’s already “jumpy”, the sparks and noise would’ve scared her … and we’d have had to try to replace the bars straight way some how. SPEED is the absolute focus when it comes to situations like this - cows can hurt themselves very very quickly
The noise would have stressesd her out ,let alone the sparks. Shouldnt have a gap big enough for your arm cause the buggers will put their legs in the gap too
Everybody's an expert when they're sitting at home watching But things are a little different when you are in the situation.
Doing so strikes me as a bad idea. Not only do you have to replace the fence. But the girl will probably freak out at the noise and sparks. Greatly putting any person doing this at risk of being kicked.
Well handled man 👍🏻
Amen!! 👍🏼
You did what needed to be done in the best way.
Phew; that was nerve-wracking; so typical that the cow would find the ONE place it could get into trouble! She couldn't do that on purpose but they can ALWAYS do it 'by accident"! Gotta give Craigie-boy credit for thinking of the forklift! I was thinking they HAD to have something around that can "lift" heavy things. Good job it didn't have just the hay spike on!
My heart literally dropped every time she jumped around. Poor little baby could've been seriously injured
Specially on that slippery floor...no telling which way she could have 'landed' on it!
I was so scared she'd break her small neck! I am so happy now. Amazing.!
The cow could have snapped her neck, as well as, hurt the men!
Mine too. I was so tense, I found myself clenching my jaw and shoulders.
I almost cryed of feer for her life 😢 Thanks for saving her 🐮💞
I love how you say you needed to modify what you did for her according to her needs/requirements. As a teacher I completely understand and relate! I love how you treat these big beautiful animals gently and compassionately. I also love being part of your herd!
HoofGP it was very touching to see you and your team’s deep concern for this cow and the special care given to bring her comfort 🫶
That was a FANTASTIC example of *TEAMWORK* applied when under pressure! I am so proud of you all!
👍👍
Cows are so big they can get hurt quickly if they panic!! That was a fantastic save!!! Nice hoof trimming too!!❤
You seen the video of the ostrich killing itself when itbgotnita head stuck, and snapped its neck? Stuck heads are dangerous
@@dethmaul, ostriches have many more neck bones than cattle. But a broken neck is the quickest route to the dinner table, regardless of species.
This one had me in tears - the number of times I've seen a serious situation like this on the farm is small, but the ones I have seen will stick with me forever. I'm so glad it ended up okay for all of you (and I kept worrying that Kev would hurt his back - please be careful!)
That must have been so stressful!! You guys worked together well to rescue this poor lady! keep up the AWESOME work!!
That was well handled. Sometimes cows can be... not the smartest. Good on you for getting her unstuck so safely.
At least it wasn't a sheep
i live on a farm and have seen a cow whit his head a quarter turned it was alive and walking around but looks just cursed we were pretty sure it had it head stuck and just brute forced here self free it couldn't eat so we sold her to the butcher
Sure, you certainly are, the cow master, smarter than every cow 😂
Cows are completely stupid animals …
Jep... This cow will not be an engineer I guess.
One thing I personally appreciate is how he doesn't get cleaned up for the shot. Like, yeah of course he's dirty, it's a dirty job. Thank you guys on the cows behalf to always be working in not optimal working conditions. Y'all are wonderful
His outfit may be dirty, but his skill is clean.
Poor girl! she has had quite the day. Thank you all for persisting to free her, though we all know you woukd never have left her 'hanging'.
She looked back while walking away.....Thank you human!!!
Great job, I've never been so nervous watching before. Well done getting the cow out. I would've felt some panic too pal. 👍 😂
I love how you sincerely care for the animals Graham
Poor cow! I’m so relieved that you were able to free her head without her getting injured. Bravo!! ❤❤
I had the same thought in my head as you Graeme! Seeing her again in the crush...with her wedged in between the bars....AGAIN 😄😄😄😄!! but you did an amazing job with this girl ❤ it shows clearly how much you love these cows 🥰
Omg this happened to one of my horses a couple years back, it was terrifying but she got out ok without injuries.
Yes! One of our horses fell and got their head stuck under a dance. He got a big gash. It was terrifying. 😢 He ended up passing, and the fall was actually the result of something else going on with him.
I'm so so sorry... I've had a few horses in situations, but nothing like this, and I can't begin to imagine the stress you must have felt...
@@too_tired_for_thisI'm sorry for your loss... that's horrifying..
This also happened to my horse and no harm came to my horse
So sorry you lost her.
That was one for the books!! I've seen horses picked up by a Telehandler, but never a cow!! Glad it was there for you to use in this emergency situation. And I'm sure she's feeling much better on her feet now than before she entered that crush!! Love from a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
I was seriously starting to panic. Then so scared she would blow up with the forks near her. My heart is still pounding so hard!
Bro you look like hell in this one. You have a very tough job. But you care, and you stick with it no matter what. Much respect. And props to you and your partner. Keep up the good work. The world needs more people like you.
Graeme you do what is needed to make sure the cows are safe and not freaking out. Pay no attention to those who give you "HOW TO ADVICE" as they are not where you are. Good job 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦
This video reminded me of what cows and horses have in common - the panic pull-back is just as risky with horses, and horses with profoundly overgrown hooves cannot be made miraculously perfect in one trim. HGP team has done all the right things to help, especially trying to fix the foot in front of them instead of forcing it to look like a textbook.
Such a terrible situation! I know she is terrified and is blessed to have y’all around
Poor cow, she must’ve been in so much pain. I know exactly the tendons you mean because I extended mine in July and have been limping on it as it healed until this week. October. Tendons and ligaments take such a long time to heal. very glad you were there to help her out.
Well done gentlemen. I can't tell you how much I respect how hard you work for , and care about the cows! 😇❤️
I immediately noticed her badly swollen hock. So glad she is getting treatment for that as well, and hopefully with consistent trims - over time - her tendons will recover and she will be much more comfortable and happy. You are truly doing God's work to look after these beautiful cows so well!
Me too
FANTASTIC how you all worked as a team under this pressure and get the poor girl out! ❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love and greetings from Germany to the whole Hoof GP Team
... and from Austria! LOL
I was holding my breath 😳when her head was stuck, you made her walking so much safer.
Watching from Truro, Nova Scotia Canada 🙋😊
I didn't realise I kept holding my breath until you got her out 😳. You all handled that amazing, despite the little panic, she was very lucky it happened where she was viewable. I bet you had the biggest sigh of relief once she was free.
All drama aside, I found this video massively educational. You've touched on stuff I dont recall you covering before. Thanks for being an amazing teacher!
Great respect, sir. I've long been a subscriber and I constantly shake my head in amazement & admiration for your immense knowledge about your chosen profession and the anatomy and physiology of your bovine "patients". Your loving heart and intelligence shines through every video -- so it's no wonder that you have had as much success as you've had. ALL of it well deserved. Many, many thousands of people the world over pray you'll keep up the invaluable work you do for a loooooong time to come. Cheers from Austria.
You made her feel better.🥰 Thank you😇❤
What a heroic rescue!!! Getting the input from the farmer had to be a slight relief/reassurance that you did your best. Great looking out and team work.
It sounds like the farmer has long had issues with this cow. Sometimes they just do stupid things. They are so curious they have to check out anything new. But when they get close it's head for the hills fast.
This was an excellent post. Jammed packed. Graeme is such an artist. Special shout out to Kevin and Craigie Boy who make Graeme's work possible.
16 minutes passed like 2 minutes.
Whole thing is so satisfying to watch.
Love your passion! Your clips bring me so much peace and listening and watching you care these animals like they were your own pets is bloody beautiful! Your videos help me a lot and I thank you and your team for being such a caring and skill-full and respectful in how you medically and generally treat these animals. It’s really lovely.
Many thanks and g’day from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Getting her head stuck certainly won't help her stay calm in the crush. Poor girl!
That was so frantic… you guys were so concerned about the poor animal… these animals are truly well looked after… you all did an amazing job.
We say in Hinduism
" Gau seva parmo dharma "
Which means serving cows is the purest and the biggest deed that could be done by human beings.
God bless you❤
that's because you believe cows to be sacred. he's not doing it because of a religious mandate, he's doing it because he's a good person who cares about animals.
@@mcarrowtime7095 we don't serve cows because it is sacred, it is because cows were the first animal to be domesticated who served the human needs. And what religion, it's a foreign thing to us, Hinduism is a way of living , full of logic and reasoning , esoteric to people who embrace.
I didn't tag him with religion, i shared a belief.
That too a practice. Think🙂
@@k.shahil5437 hinduism is a religion. if you don't believe me, google it.
@@k.shahil5437 Yep. Hinduism, as I understand it, is more of an umbrella term for the spiritual ideologies that fall under it. Spiritual isms don't tend to be religions in the western sense, us westerners just categorise them as religions because it's easier to think of them as if they are similar to Abrahamic religions. The word Religion, is an entirely western concept.
Where Christianity and Islam (Maybe Judaism too? It is also Abrahamic and shares religious text with Christianity, but I don't know enough to know for certain) differ a lot from Hinduism is that Hinduism does not have a belief system. Hinduism does not require blind faith and leaves itself open for us to explore. It is more of a way of life.
The forklift to the rescue! Any longer, and that could have been detrimental to the cow. Great job, fellas! 👏🏽 I love how much you care for them. ❤
She can't get away fast enough! 😂😂 AWESOME job to all of you! Team work and patience are a successful combination. ❤
I really appreciate the care you gave to this cow, I'm the son of a retired dairy farmer and I know that good foot5 maintenance is required.
I do really care that you have a sincere heart bto mhelp a poor helpless animal. God Bless you all. Paul
Job well done Boys! A one point I let out a panic noise! My stomach was on the floor the whole time! Thank God the cow got out in the end without harm. 🙏 😊
Farming and all associated careers are such physically demanding jobs-props to them and you.
Been a subscriber for a while. I'm a nursing assistant in an Emergency department for a level 1 trauma center and a nursing student. I love the care and love you provide for these animals. Good people are out there, and you Sir are one of them.
My Dad saved a child who had put head through concrete shaped part of bridge! He lifted childs feet so head dropped to wider part!
@@irenedavo3768Wow! Good thinking of your Dad! 👍
I've seen trapped animals rip their own heads off, I absolutely get the urgency you feel to get an animal out of a dangerous situation before they do something irreversible. I'm glad she made it out okay!
You guys are an amazing team! I was really surprised to see how well she walked out of the crush.
There are so many other hoof trimmer videos on here, but they don't think about the emotional well-being of the cow and cut corners. It's like you can feel what the cow is feeling and take care of and time with each problem cow, and that is a rare trait.
Couldn't have said it better myself.👍👍👍
My goodness, every time this little cow jumped my heart would skip a beat. The fork lift was a great idea. Poor cow probably wanted to get as far away from you as she could after her clumsy ordeal. Have a wonderful and Blessed day!
You probably had a heart attack watching this then… so lucky she got out safely
I never in my life thought I'd be watching a bloke or two handle a cow's hoofs but here i am. And FASCINATED. Thanks for bringing this to us. ❤
I know, right? There I was, minding my own business about 4 years ago, when this video of a guy carving up all these cows' hooves and explaining it as he goes, and BAM! I'm hooked and watch video after video after video ... and the guy gets more and more fans and more and more YT success and helps more and more hoof trimmers do their jobs better...! Just wild -- and i wouldn't have missed a minute of it. Enjoy!
Hi......I'm female & 70yo...... from AUSTRALIA....love your show! Hope the farmers appreciate all you do for their girls.......& boys!!!
Oh god me too-it's ridiculous! 🤣
I must say I thought the exact same when watching my first video a while back but its not just trimming hoofs. It's the guys doing it and it's just a fascinating watch. I know I may sound silly buy I had no idea you had to do all this to cows hoofs until I started watching these videos
Watching the care you have for these cows is wonderful and heartwarming ❤ God bless you 👍🏼🙏🏻
You have so much compassion for each cow you treat, even going so far as to help get this one out of a potentially dangerous situation. ❤😊
I hope she heals fast and well. I know her pedicure has done wonders for her.. thanks for bringing us along. Love this channel.
All that and heroes too?!?! You guys are wonderful humans. The care and concern (and panic) you held for that cow when she was stuck was hard to watch - and you handled it calmly and perfectly. ❤
I've never felt so many emotions in on video as I did watching this.. so glad she's on the mend.. such beautiful animals.. 🐄❤
Your concern for the cow is so endearing. My grandmother was kicked in the back by a dairy cow in her younger years and it was touch and go whether or not she’d ever walk again. My heart was in my mouth watching you all deal with such a powerful animal in such a state of fear.
My gosh, that was so stressful. Her feet look like caribou’s hooves.
Great job Graeme. 😊👍👍
You did a brilliant job rescuing this cow, poor thing she was very frightened.. great teamwork..💯👏👏👏👌
You guys have the kindness and understanding to help these beautiful animals, getting her out was a task, well done. You are a great team 😊😊😊 thank you for your videos, I love watching them 😊😊😊
Thank you for being caring farmers. Being a farmer must be one of the most under-rated jobs/professions in the world.
I had a similar situation once, when a steer got stuck through a metal fence.
We tried oils, Vaseline, anything we could think of to help.
He tried and tried to free himself.
All it did was make his head swell, so there was no way to get it out.
I was the owner of the ranch, everyone else left because they couldn’t do without their lunch.
I stayed behind, thinking…thinking.
Then it came to me.
I got the Jack out of my car and widened it enough so the steer could slip his head out.
Yay 🎉
Great thinking. I hope the steer was okay.👍🏻🙂❤🐂
Necessity is the mother of invention! Good for you!
@@westzed23 He was actually fine after his swelling went down.
@@silvrfox2uBooboo Thank you, I think I actually impressed my hands (workers) when they got back from lunch.
I use that panel for a round pen for my horses today.
Every now and then, I look at that bowed bar and smile:-)
Livestock and fences! Sheesh!😱 So glad everyone came through safe sound ❤ Excellent 🎉
I have nothing to do with farming but I love all animals. I love watching your videos and how fasinating your work is and how dedicated you are to helping the beautiful beasts.
Wow. What a day you had. 💙 I'm glad you were there at that time to help get her out of her sticky situation.
Oh man I was on edge watching her struggle stuck in that gate. You guys worked excellently to get her free! What a relief when she was lifted clear!
I didn't grow up with cows but I did grow up with horses, and to see any 4-legged 1000+lb animal with their head stuck somewhere that won't break when they pull, immediately had ME panicking. It took me a bit to understand why you were stressing the situation to us, because to me it was fairly obvious! We learn knots and ways of tying ropes to give a breakaway when a horse is panicked and pulling, because they can and do break their necks when they can't get free. But then I realized, maybe not everyone has that background, and maybe not everyone can immediately understand just how absolutely dangerous (even life threatening) that situation was for that cow. Fantastic teamwork as always! I bet her neck will be sore for a while!
I am surprised that you didn't put a cover over her eyes and let her relax and calm down for a few minutes before proceeding to get her head free.
Cattle wrangler and hoof trimmer, it's not just a job, it's a adventure. Great video.
I was like “be stillllll baby…it’s OK.” I would’ve been out there crying 🤦🏾♀️😂😂. I’m glad she’s free.
Better than me. It surprised me and I said a dirty word. Luckily my kids weren't around but the dog gave me the side eye lol.
We had a cow in a similar situation. Very stubborn , so we grabbed a couple of bales of hay down by her front legs and as she flight she sold up on the bales and freed her self. It was truly amazing
Oh and THAT is why the cow with those keratin fingers made that pattern! It was a pathological form of making the laminae folds you pointed out with the fine lines on the hoof!
I love learning stuff, and I especially love it when I make those connections!
(Also, good work getting her head out.)
You never cease to amaze me with these complex situations & how there treated 🇦🇺
Cows can & do get themselves into BAD situations...you guys did an awesome job getting her neck out of those bars! Her hooves looked SO much better! Anyone who would criticize what you're doing is just wanting to throw stones...b/c its obvious you care about these animals. I enjoy watching!
I truly enjoy your videos. Y’all show such Awesome compassion for these cows and help them in so many ways. Thank you for sharing and so so much kindness and understanding to them. Keep up the tremendous work that y’all do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg...I was frantic watching that stuck cow. I had a small panic attack for you. Great job getting her free! Wow 🫣
I was on pins and needles the whole time. Round of applause for the Hood GP team working SO well together to free her! And it was really cool to see her trim come together 😊 Well done! 👏
The Hood GP 💯🥷😈
Fantastic rescue 👏👏👏
Fabulous getting her free, great job indeed! I love the way you care about the girls!
You leave yourself so vulnerable and open to being so mindful and heartfelt. I hope you always remember that people enjoy this and appreciate the blessing that you are ❤
You gave that cow help in so many different ways! Hero shout out to you and your crew!
Great video as always, shows when things go wrong you have to think fast on your feet which you do. Well done to all concerned in rescuing the cow!
feeling this cow a lot with her loose tendon, just had surgery to fix that problem in my ankle and watching your vids had become something i watch every night before sleep since i came out of the hospital
you guys are so amazing. Thank you so much for taking care of these beautiful creatures. ❤
Wow, I was so nervous for her (and you folks!) when she was stuck. I’m surprised she tolerated the crush! Poor girl, I hope her abscess heals soon. Thanks for a great video. ❤
Well done Good Sir! I would say she was in the wrong place at absolutely the right time. You and your friends were right there to help her!
Had a rescue donkey do something similar and it’s a horrible feeling when you’re too weak and small to help her the way you want and need to…scary situation. So happy she’s okay and so are you guys.
The work you do is amazing thank you for looking out for these beautiful animals that are so easily taken for granted ❤
I was so scared for her when she was stuck, and I don't normally get upset and worried about things. Thank you for the knowledge that you and your team have, to safely remove her from that situation and to give her a great trim that will help her walk better. She looked great at the end.
Brilliant video Graham. I was riveted to the screen! Only professionals like you, Craig and Graham could manage this situation with such a positive outcome. Well done guys.
Or many farmers who are never on camera, just doing their job. 😊
You did right. Trying the less evasive ways first to get her un stuck. I thought about a block and tackle, but lifting her up fast to keep her from breaking a leg or her neck worked great. Her hooves were really bad, but you got them back so much better. Lucky girl. She is using her lives up. Hope she does good now walking and more comfortable. Great video.
Hopefully you guys put some protective bars in place to avoid this scary situation
Wow! Great job getting her unstuck. I’m so impressed at your patience and persistence and care of her.
Brilliantly done getting the girl out from the neck jam guys. I love how it’s so obvious how much love and care you have for these beautiful moo-bags. Love every video.
Well done for your thinking around the trapped cow. I’m not a farmer, and I am scared of cows, but seeing her in such distress was heartbreaking. Well done!
My heart was in my throat watching you try to get her out. Well done to you all as it was clearly a stressful event for all involved.
Hopefully as much as she had quite the ordeal she will feel the benefit from it!
Beautiful job Fellaz... Happens more than peeps may think...seen it happen in the middle of the 🏜️, in the only tree around for miles ..😢
Whew, what a fantastic team effort to get her out of that situation she got herself into and into the crush to fix her feet. Well done one and all 👏👏👏
What an incredible scary situation. You guys worked so hard! Great job!