This calf seems distant due to its strange appearance: it has up to 5 legs, of which the fifth “grows” from the head.
About two weeks ago, while attending a pet auction in Louisiana, Matt Alexander (age 38) came across an Angus calf standing alone in the corner of a small stall. The calf seemed isolated due to its peculiar appearance: it has up to five legs, with the fifth leg protruding from its head.
Alexander said at that time he was separated from the herd of calves on the auction floor and forced to leave his mother despite his relatively young age, just a week old.
The couple then named the calf Elsie. Elsie was well cared for and she overcame a period of extremely weak health when she returned.
In order for Elsie to integrate well, Alexander and Daʋis try to find her mother and reunite them at the couple’s farm in Hathaway, Los Angeles, USA. Their beautiful gesture has caused a “tremor” in the online community. Elsie suffers from excess lime, which is very serious in the animal world, especially livestock. According to a study conducted by National Geographic in 2007, of 100,000 buffalo, cows and goats worldwide, only 1 has an extra limb deformity.
Da’is said he had sought out many good veterinarians in the hopes of being able to surgically remove Elsie’s extra leg, but was unable to due to the risk of affecting her health, even her life. “Overall the fifth leg on her head doesn’t cause Elsie any problems, it just doesn’t look right. Now 3 weeks old, Elsie is hyperactive, smart and brave. It’s true. “Very relaxed,” Da’is said.
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