A newborn Holstein calf, delivered via assisted dystocic birth, presents with peripheral paralysis in the distal portion of the right limb. The symptom was evident from the calf's first attempts to stand and move. Having ruled out a fracture, a dislocation, and a unilateral congenital tendon contracture of the fetlock and phalanx flexors, the condition is attributed to trauma caused by obstetric chains to the digital nerves.
Treatment: vitamin B1, NSAIDs, and immobilization of the limb in extension for 2–3 weeks. See Video of the clinical case
