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Researchers fit NM calf with prosthetic legs

Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:08:33 PM
By MELANIE DABOVICH

This undated photo provided by Colorado State University shows Meadow, a Black Angus yearling calf from Ocate, N.M., with her new prosthetic hind legs at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo. Meadow is believed to be the first bovine calf fitted with double prosthetics. The calf lost part of her legs to frostbite. A 15-member team of faculty and students at the school's veterinary hospital performed the surgery and rehabilitation. (AP photo/Courtesy of Colorado State University)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Meadow the yearling Black Angus calf spends her days frolicking in northeastern New Mexico's cattle country, all with her prosthetic hind legs.

The bucolic scene seemed impossible just a few months ago, when rancher Nancy Dickenson and her stepdaughter, Martha, found Meadow on a neighbor's property. The 11-month-old calf had lost her back hooves and half of her ears to severe frostbite.

The Dickensons have rescued dozens of animals and wanted to give Meadow a chance to walk normally again. They located the calf's owner and bought Meadow, and convinced veterinarians and students at Colorado State University to help her.


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