DEAD COW WALKING .... 1 COW'S LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- The long and twisted story of ups and downs from Gracie, cow 812.
Gracie became ill in January of this year and as a result struggled to walk - this video is part of a series of videos which documents her ongoing recovery.
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66 years old, cowboy for many years, and this damn cow makes me an emotional WRECK!!
@Chris Gilbert
I hear ya. I’m 59 and have been around/owned horses/cattle since I was young. I too am so emotionally involved in this one cow🤦🏼♀️.
Gracie will be ok , hopefully she may retire on Graham’s new farm soon maybe after she calves.Take care cowboys.
I know. Me too.
And me, as well. . .give them a name and we get emotionally involved.
Ive grown up bailing hay and helping row crop farmers in Ohio i also worked on a hog farm and i felt bad for a few pigs cause the farm manager didnt care. But ive always felt i had a little cowboy in me but i here rodeo idiots say you aint a cowboy if you cant rope and ride but ive never had that chance however im a welder and i chase the work like a cowboy. So what do you think about that?
So many are commenting that this cow should retire and move to his place without seeing how much these wonderful farmers are doing for this cow and for her to keep going. I have nothing but respect for these farmers, not that many would go this far for their cattle. Im luck to work for people who are much like these farmers, they do what ever they can for their animals no matter what it costs.
Gracie has earned a happy retirement as a pet cow. You need her as a mascot at your place ❤️👍🏻🥰
Absolutely 👍
Agree, she has endured 4 pregnancies, milking for everyday for 6 years ( bar drying off periods) and all this pain and discomfort. It would be nice if she could enjoy a retirement
Agreed!
Most likely by this time next year she will be in someones hamburger.
Retirement wouldn’t help that foot.
"I don't care what the human is saying as long as he keeps petting me!" ~ Gracie probably
I human and I wish I could get that kind of treatment for my sore and damaged feet.
At least Gracie and her sisters provide us with food. Like cheese. Can't eat a cheese and thinking, is that cow still alive?
I had no idea dairy cows had such short productive lives.😕🐄
Graeme your mentioned that they are usually done by 5 yrs of age. And yet Gracie was 8 in this video.
Hopefully she kept having a good life. 🐄🙏❤️
Neither did I! I think Gracie's long life is a testament to the farmer's good husbandry. When she became sick, he worked with the Vet and Graeme (especially) to make her comfortable and return her to good health.
In a previous video, Graeme emphasized that, out of 300 some cattle, Gracie was the only one with true "problems". We can see the expensive investment in infrastructure at the farm, obviously these cattle are very valuable & well cared for and kindly treated.
The herd is providing portions of livelihood to locals like Graeme & Craig, as well as the farm family and workers. Plus their delicious, nutritional milk! They deserve to be well treated and I am thankful for the good owners and for Graeme!
One of the farms Graeme's worked with (Tom Pemberton in specific) has one cow who was 15, had given birth to 11 calves in her lifetime. Old girl, but still healthy and having healthy babies. Tom mentioned he intentionally was breeding her so his herd would be longer lived instead of cycling through every few years.
I have a cat named Hardy-Gracie. She was bone with a cleft palate and a suffered an injury sometime later that fused her jaw. She has issues with her teeth - a very small jaw with adult-sized sharp teeth - which have injured her tongue, plus the teeth are decaying because food stays lodged between them.
Long story short, when I see your Gracie, I think of my little gray cat and compare how much they both have gone through but are still here. I give credit for Hardy's success to my wonderful country vet who never gives up, even when the "specialist" vets wouldn't touch Hardy. And Gracie there has you, watching over her hooves and giving her the best life she can. It's professionals like you and him, inventive and caring and intelligent and compassionate, who make the difference, both in cows and cats. The world is a better place because of you.
I’m always amazed by how high the pain tolerance is in cows. My horse had the tiniest of abces in her hoof and she was acting like she broke her leg and refused to put any weight on it. I can’t believe these cows are still walking with these huge abscesses or half their hoof missing.
Horses might be the drama queens of livestock animals.
@@jessicap4998 and they invent new and creative ways to injure themselves
Angi Myers daily!
Horses are dramatic but it's good to keep in mind cows have 2 toes and horses have one....so pressure and pain may be felt differently.
It really makes you question the saying, 'Healthy as a horse'. Bad hay/grass? Colic can kill them. Abscess in the foot? Animal's dang near screaming. Horse takes a light hit to the ankles/hocks? Bone's cracked and the animal's lame. They are insanely delicate.
Have to admit, after being around livestock most my life, I’m in tears for Gracie.😢😢
Still praying for a continued full recovery.
Miracles do happen & she’s in excellent hands.
Bless her! She loves you because she knows you helped her. Animals can sense that!
They sure do don't they! Even the wild ones seem to calm down just enough for u to help them when they're in trouble
Can one of you take my dogs to the vet, then? I've got one "goodbye, cruel world" and one "they'll never take me alive!"
I wouldn't test that one...
Are you sure about that? Do u know how those breasts are that big? I bet you don't for what u wrote...
Haha, in the last video I watched of this guy, he said the exact opposite. Cows are pretty dumb
It's heart wrenching watching Gracie with her sore feet. It can't be healthy that they stand around in their own muck all day.
Oh, Graeme, I hope Gracie can retire to your farm. That would be a perfect ending to her saga. As you might say, "she's a poor wee thing" that after her career as a dairy cow for more than 8 years deserves a cushy retirement.
When I get cows that old and barren them off I give them a few months to relax in a nice spacious straw pen
Usually cows don't retire. They are changed into hamburgers.
Well I pray Gracie 812 gets a cushy carring forever home.
Thats would be sweet
Graeme doesn't have a farm
I remember watching Gracies story from the very beginning. She's the sweetest brown eyed "lass" and thanks to you I'm sure she'll live too have a little Gracie..so excited for that and would LOVE to see her baby when it gets here. Once again, thank you Graeme for your kind heart and the amazing job you do....and of course Craig to!
She's had several calves. Most are Gracies.
Greame takes care of them too.
awe..that's so great! @@susanhodson3235
Oh, Gracie. Brought tears to my eyes when we first saw that back left foot. Gosh. I am so invested in this cow.
Thank the farmer for not giving up on Gracie. It shows how much they care to go through so many treatments . She is blessed to have you helping her. Yes it is wonderful to watch you work your magic and heal these bulls and cows. Stay safe and god bless .
If they get rid of her PLEASE bring Gracie back to your new farm :)
Yes please ❤
It's really interesting to see how the layers of the hoof change. What looks like a "problem" can become ok and what looks ok can become a problem when just cutting away a few layers.
poor Gracie, glad she has you and Farmer giving her good care
Gracie loves you.
Lots of patreons
I did not realize cows went off to ‘freezer camp’ after 6-8 years of producing. Well done Gracie you have beat the odds.
I don’t even know how I stumbled across this page but I’ve been watching for months. And I can’t tell you how much it heals my heart knowing that farmers care so much for their cows. I feel like it would be so easy to just put her down and dodge the GP costs. Gracie is obviously a lovely cow and her farmer values her enough to keep her healthy and comfortable. Thank you for what you do, GP!
There’s a product you can use on horses with compromised hooves called formahoof which they use to create an artificial hoof around damaged ones. Maybe look into that and create a mold of a health hoof in her size?
I, too am fascinated by this program. I hope all ends well with Gracie.
GOD BLESS GRACIE I HOPE AND PRAY THAT SHE GETS A LOT BETTER
She is such a sweet, sweet, beautiful creature to be so patient through all of this. The pain she has been in and must still be in breaks my heart. 🐄❤️
Poor Gracie, she really tugs at my heart strings. I cry every time I see her feet still not better. I hope she heals and has an easy birth and can enjoy retirement. Blessings to you all for your constant care and attention. The cows of Southwest Scotland are lucky to have you and the dedicated farmers.
Retirement?
Hmm her retirement is gonna be in your burger...
Retirement means death.
You probably want to wish her more seasons of being a productive dairy cow.
Poor Gracie. Pain for all that time, and in the end, off to the knacker’s yard. Heartbreaking.
Did anyone else find themselves holding there breath when he was modeling out that bruise?
Shanon Queen yes cause it looked like it could have been bad. Glad that one has healed
Yes!
LOL yup I kept yelling words of encouragement at the screen
@@Alethiometer Me too! Lol
Shanon Queen . . .you bet. . .and I am amazed that I now recognize 5he terms and processes.❤️
I really appreciate the love and care you put into each and every cow or bull. I’ve seen other trimmers on here but you by far are the best. Each cow in pain, I always catch myself saying out loud “omgosh poor baby” and then seeing them walk out of the crush is so rewarding. Thanks for the relaxing late night videos. I’ve learned so much from you 😊
Pregnancy is hard enough without baddy feet. Poor Gracie. So glad she's slowly improving. Im so emotionally invested in her 😭
Gracie has beautiful eyes. I’m glad she is improving. Kudos to you and the farmer.
I love following Gracie, 8-12-51 is my date of birth. Love your show.
At the start of the vid when she is in the crush and you're talking to the camera she looks pleased to see you, its amazing to see her so calm and relaxed. Its like she knows your going to do whatever you can to help her. Its just lovely and is a clear sign of how well they are all looked after by you and the farmer. You definitely have the best job ever !
Best Job …? More like crappy Job ..
Nice to view how our Gracie is doing, think this girl has been taken into viewers hearts so nice to catch up on her progress. Lol I know alot of old cows but they are not as nice as our Gracie just abit of kiwi banter.
Gracey is lovely. She obviously loves you. She seems to enjoy your attention. Animals have a sense for who cares. I am thankful for you and your gifts of skill and commitment to animal husbandry. Craig too! 👋 From North Carolina, USA.
As someone with horses who have/have had laminitis, I understand the struggles of it going up and down. One of my mares even got to 30 years old!
I've even had to wrap one of my geldings feet because of an abscess and he's still alive today and 23 years old.
Thank you for caring so much about thise cows. It really makes a difference for them. 💚
Just the word Laminitis puts chills down your spine, I witnessed one very bad case where the pony couldnt be saved, so well done to all the wonderful caring owners
LRC
Laminitis is why we lost Secretariat.
Linda Terrell The greatest of all time.
@@lindaterrell5535 Yes I remember that
@@LadySugaZilla Yeah... it's a horrible horrible thing...
I have just the one laminetic, but with a good farrier, a close eye on his diet and exercise he lives a semi-normal and happy life. : )
Have followed Gracie's journey from beginning to present day, she looks such a kind, caring and gentle cow. I really do hope that the farmer will either allow you to let her grow old on your new area of land or keep her at the farm as a mascot and to prove that no matter how old they can and will pull through.
Keep up the amazing work
It's funny...each time the opening music starts, I imagine Graeme and Mrs. Hoof GP dancing in the kitchen.
... we have DEFINITELY done that!
@@TheHoofGP I married a MacLeod...we dance even if there's no music! Bravo to you both!
@@brendabryant8857 Only if the entire MacLeod clan is "related." BTW, I'm in the Bay Area of CA
@@brendabryant8857 Ooh...just reread my reply, and it sounded curt. I was actually smiling when I was thinking about the possibility of being related to a Scot musician! When my children were little, they used to call me "Mommy MacLeod of the clan MacLeod"...meaning we liked to think we're related to the fictional Highlander! No mea culpa's required. Thought your message was sweet.
Grew up with cows and love them. Thanks for the care you give to such a magnificent animal.
So happy to see miss Gracie again!!! She is such a sweet girl and you are doing SUCH a great job helping her heal ❤️
Poor girl. It's so disappointing when she has a setback but you are doing everything and it shows. She looks so much better.
Poor girl, thanks for your compassion for her suffering!
Awww, God bless Gracie! She's a determined old girl, isn't she? So very sweet, too. You've done a really wonderful job with her, too. God bless, you, and the farmer, too. Poor old girl, I hope she continues on the road to recovery!
Thank you to you and the farmer for caring so much for her. Often the older ones would not be deemed worth the bother. So pleased to see she's improving
Shes not actually old, her life span is 25 years.
@@amandamace4108 for a dairy cow shes old as most are hamburger by that age. But I'm betting Gracie is a favorite of the farmer as most that develop long term problems and require meds that make their milk not fit for human consumption for this long become hamburger.
All have to say is you are amazing
Thank you for taking care of Gracie. It is quite obvious that you love what you do and love your cows. I appreciate you and love your concern for Gracie.
Oh dear sweet Gracie! How special you are and we are so hopeful that between Graeme’s and your owner’s wonderful care and watchful eyes you will get back to a better level of hoof health. ❤️🥰
Love Gracie but what an emotional roller coaster thank god she has you Craig and farmer.
I always give each of your videos a thumbs up even before I watch the entire video because I know you’ll deliver high quality!! Love from Iowa, USA!
As always, Gracie is a special girl and it’s obvious you are the best person to take care of her and the herd! 😊 thank you for sharing these videos! 😊
gracy will be a great asset to your farm, a grandmother to them all, and saved by your work! respect!
Love the haircut 💇🏼♂️ Graeme!!! My did would’ve called this “high & tight” he cut my three brothers hair … good to see you today peace and good health to the whole family !!!!😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Poor Gracie...having to endure this while pregnant also...praying for as much recovery as possible! I know she is getting pain meds and all start care....but man...nothing should have to struggle so much. And she is so sweet to boot...
Gracie's such a sweet girl hope she can be healed it brought tears to my eyes to see her walk. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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It was so good to see Gracie again. I’m happy she is healing under your gentle hand and incredible knowledge. She’s a lucky lady. ❤️🐮
it's really sweet that even though Gracie's a senior citizen in cow term, she's still getting the best treatment available. it's comforting to know the cows are so well cared for
I’m so happy to get an update on Gracie. I feel like she’s part of my family. I hope we can see her calf when she has it!
There’s a product you can use on horses with compromised hooves called formahoof which they use to create an artificial hoof around damaged ones. Maybe look into that and create a mold of a health hoof in her size?
I saw a video on formahoof. That's a great idea!
I think he may already use it?
I remember seeing a video about that very thing !!! I thought it was just brilliant and it made me happy the whole day after watching it... ♥️ I loved that video ...
I love your compassion towards the animals. The effort you are putting in with the farmer is wonderful. Great work, she is a very fortunate cow.
It’s great the love & kindness you show to this cow, Gracie.
Glad she’s making progress. ❤😮🎉🎉😊
She's such a beautiful moo! So calm.
It would be nice if they could name the calf after you G.P.
If it's a male they will kill it for veal in 4 months. That's where ALL male calves go.
@@mircat28 girl, get over yourself. Not ALL do. Sounds like you've been drinking from the vegan machine.
@@mircat28 MOST AMERICAN CALFS*
@@123ravegirlwuvzu and as we know, this farm isn't located in the US ^^
Gracie is like an old friend It's good to see she's doing better.
Huge respect to yourself and the farmer. Clearly you both care greatly about Gracie and have done all you can for the old girl; here's hoping she's more comfortable as each day goes by!
My heart sank when I saw Gracies back left foot. Shes such a sweet thing 💕💕💕💕
I hope that she can go to your farm for her retirement. 💗💗💗
OMG I love Gracie x I have her picture by Helen and the book x Well done to everyone who helped with her and you Graham for keeping us up to date x👍🥰
I appreciate the updates on Gracie. I see how hard this has been for you and the farmer. I am so glad you never give up on her.
Poor Gracie, I'm crying for her, and sending her prayers, thank you for taking care of her. May you and her farmer have good luck with her. Love from Canada. 🇨🇦🐘🐃❣
Gracie is my favorite cow. I’d honestly never thought I’d care about a cow so much, but she’s lovely
How exciting, I’m never early for anything 😀 but with a 5am start for milking I should already be asleep
Same here. Midnight here.
That poor baby, Gracie. I'm so glad she has a person like yourself helping her. Your dedication to the wee beasties is admirable and makes me think good things about people in general.
Dang, those two claw on the same foot in such a bad state felt grim. Good things seems to be going in the right direction.
They are such massive creatures with such comparitively small feet. I hope Gracie gets better.
0:44 what an unfortunate shot LOL
I've been watching out for videos about this cow, ever since you first uploaded her story months ago. I'm very glad that she is getting care and compassion, rather than being sent to slaughter. Gracie is a strong gal!
Hope Gracie makes a full recovery 🐄❤️
It makes me smile when I see how much affection that you give her while you where talking about he condition..She seemed to like it as well. Good Job
I'm not sure if this was a first viewing , or a repeat viewing, but, either way, it still moved me to tears. Firstly, for the plight of Gracie, but, secondly, with hope, and joy, that she appeared to be improving. Certainly her walking was much improved! It must be really gratifying, and satisfying, to see the improvement!
When your just hoping things are going well and your heart just sinks when you see that opening on the back left hoof... your doing your best and that is all we can do. Best wishes
You are so sweet to the cows!!! I love it!!
Its always great to see an update on Gracie and that shes actually doing well. Thank you for telling her story!
Sweet Gracie, my mother would have painted her as well, she collected black&white country cows.❤
Following 812 is trending well 😊
I love these videos. I feel like when people say how much they hate the meat/dairy industry they picture every farm to be a factory farm that cares more about money than the animals. This channel shows that there are still good farms that take such good care of the animals. Consuming/producing meat and dairy doesn't automatically equal cruelty. It's really only industrialized farms that do that
Gracie is one of the reasons I would keep waiting on updates, it has been a long journey and I even tho there has been up and downs I really appreciate all the updates you have provided on this gal. It's amazing how big of a star she has become.
Such a pure soul. He cares for these animals more than most people treat each other. Thank you very much for the positivity.
When you started trimming that back, left foot, my heart sank! I’m so glad you have been able to help her!
💓Such a beautiful gentle girl💓Would love to see if her baby is as beautiful & gentle as Gracie💓
Seriously getting overwhelmed. I'm Soo relieved. Graeme and Craig, you guys are awesome and totally rock stars!!!
So happy for Gracie ! Thank you and the farmer for keeping believing in her recovery.
Gracie should definitely come home to your place once she is retired...
Totally agree 100%
Retirement? There is no money in retirement unless they later plan on using her for beef.
Brandi *click* Bear! Cows can be pets
@@keichiirlva7797 Someone has to pay for that pet though.
Ok so what he could buy her
She will make it. She has you in her corner helping her. Well done m8 great job
6:24 oh my god! this poor cow. so glad she has you to take care of her. 🐂🌷🌱
I'm so so glad Gracie is getting better, such a beautiful cow
Omgoodness she's walking soooo much better!!! Absolutely brilliant to see the love between you and Gracie. Beautiful old girl.
A roller-coaster of emotions while you've been treating Gracie but we're with you both & routing for her recovery 🤞❤🐄
Awe sweet Gracie. She is such a pretty girl. I’m so glad she is doing better and is retired. Be happy Gracie.
So happy to see Gracie ♥️ She is looking great! Thanks for the update! Pretty sure she loves you 💕😁
I know this isn't exactly "main stream" content.... but I have fallen in love with these videos. The compassion is evident and infectious. I'm rooting for Gracie... she is so adorable! Keep up the good work! Blessings!
Crazy question...could they scan her foot and then print a 3D shoe to give he more specific help?
With the advent of home 3D resin printing, it may actually be a feasible idea, now. A full boot would also keep the affected area cleaner, for sure.
You have done a good job with her we have just got a new baby in the family have called her Graci xx
What a sweet girl Gracie is! She's loving her head rub! Well done to the farmer for getting her treated rather than dispatching her as she's so close to the end of her working life. I suppose being in calf buys her some more time. Nice to watch how professional and caring you are too. Also whilst your commentary is great, I would love you to explain a bit more of why you do some things. Why you cut out bruises for example.
While gracie is in calf, more weight to the hoof. All the nourishment is going to calf. All her reserves would have needed to go to healing. Shes a lovely girl. I hope it gets better
Great to see Gracie improving, well done guys.
You are really blessed as you serving cow mother so nicely.....Sudarshan India.
Keeping my fingers crossed for that sweet girl 🤞🏻
It really shows how much you care about these cows. Thank you for caring and taking such good care of these cows.
I'm so glad she is doing better, a vast improvement from the start of her treatments. 💜
Poor Gracie. Congrats on your new home.