Vets in Yakutia successfully save a cow and a horse
In the rural village of Chagda, Kobyaysky ulus, last week, veterinarians successfully rescued a cow and a mare that had become mired in mud.
On May 21, while grazing at a summer pasture, a cow, weakened by the conditions, found itself stuck in the mud. Initially, district head veterinarian Victor Fedorov and feldsher Afanasy Vinokurov attempted manual extraction, but a tractor was eventually required to free the cow.
Later in the day, another incident occurred near a picturesque lake, where a mare, fortunately, could be pulled from the mud with the owner's assistance and the veterinarian's help, without needing additional equipment.
Both animals have since been reported to be recovering well.
While this specific incident may be a solitary occurrence, animals becoming ensnared in mud can often be attributed to heavy rainfall or thawing snow, creating wet and slippery ground that makes movement challenging. Additionally, areas with poor drainage may accumulate water, resulting in muddy terrain. Larger animals like cows and horses, due to their weight and size, are more susceptible to these conditions.
Prevention and rescue strategies are essential in addressing such incidents. Preventative measures include improving drainage and providing paths or walkways to help animals avoid getting stuck. In instances when animals do become trapped, methods such as lifting and pulling, supporting their limbs, applying traction with ropes or chains attached to vehicles, and the careful use of heavy machinery can aid in their rescue. When the situation proves too complex, professional animal rescue services can prove to be beneficial.
In the realm of health-and-wellness for larger animals, preventive measures should include improving drainage and creating paths to aid in avoiding muddy terrain, which can often be caused by heavy rainfall or thawing snow. Science plays a crucial role in developing rescue strategies, such as the use of lifting and pulling techniques, supporting limbs, applying traction, and carefully employing heavy machinery, when animals tragically find themselves mired in mud.
