{"product_id":"210355","title":"Leg splint BOS Cow X-Lg Kit cpt (lilac)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis valuable\nproduct is used in cases of calving paralysis which commonly cause\nknuckling-under of one, or sometimes both, hind legs. Generally, application of\nthe BOS (Bovine Orthopaedic Splint) splint will allow the animal normal\nmobility almost immediately after application. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOS splint is moulded from ABS plastic to conform to the\nshape of a cow’s leg. It is lined with closed-cell foam for comfort and is\napplied to the back of the hind leg, using the elastic adhesive bandage\nsupplied. The BOS splint is best suited to treating cows with paralysis in one\nhind leg. It can also be used to treat a cow with a severed extensor tendon. It\nassists a cow to walk without falling, enabling faster recovery. The cow can\ngenerally rejoin the herd immediately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOS splint is\nsimply applied to the back of the leg using the special adhesive elastic\nbandage included in the kit. The splint bottom should be at ground level. Be\nsure to note ‘TOP’ marking on splint. Three sizes available: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSmall 47cm (blue) - suitable for Jersey\n     or smaller Friesian cows\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLarge 51cm (orange) - suitable for\n     Friesian or Holstein cows \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eXLarge 56cm (lilac) - suitable for very\n     large Holstein (northern hemisphere breeds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the splint in\nplace from 4-7 days, depending on the severity of the condition. In all cases\nthe splint can be moulded somewhat to the individually required shape by use of\na heat gun or hair dryer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with 3.5m\nroll of 7.5cm elastic adhesive for secure application. The BOS splint can\nbe reused with a new bandage 207513. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\nAdministration of anti-inflammatories at initial splint application may also be\nbeneficial. Consult your veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalving Paralysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalving paralysis is damage to the nerves supplying the\nmuscles of the hind limb. It can be caused by a large calf or a prolonged or\ndifficult delivery. Most commonly only one leg is affected, but in some cases\nboth hind legs can be paralysed. The symptoms range from slight knuckling of\nthe fetlock joint to complete paralysis of both hind limbs and the cow unable\nto rise. Research has shown that 25% of all cases of cows with calving\nparalysis, fall and break a leg or rupture ligaments when they try to walk.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shoof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253713993833,"sku":"210355","price":79.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7893\/0025\/files\/210355_1_03e3d947-703b-435e-afd6-00e3e28b3b0e.jpg?v=1780303025","url":"https:\/\/ypsrural.com.au\/products\/210355","provider":"Yolla Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}