Client Education: *The client must be informed that the likelihood of restoring this bull calf to complete soundness will be difficult, and may not be successful *The treatment options available for this case include external fixation of the fracture or culling of the animal. *If external fixation of the fracture is pursued it will be a long process requiring stall confinement to reduce the likelihood of further trauma. The economic feasibility of this procedure must be considered. The procedure itself entails placing pins through the affected bones after they have been correctly aligned. These pins are then connected to an external brace, which is then covered by a cast. A cast is used in large animals to reduce the postoperative care needed. The procedure will cost at least $300, possibly more if complications present. Immobilization and stress on the animal may result in production losses as well as increased labor required to maintain a suitable environment (ie: clean, mud-free stall). Additional costs of post operative antibiotics and checkups must also be considered. *The potential value of this animal as breeding stock must be carefully weighed against the likeliness of his ever being sound. If the procedure is elected one must accept that complete soundness may not be attained. If the bull calf is to be used for breeding he should be able to pass a breeding soundness exam. This exam requires that he be sound on all four legs. If adequate soundness is not attained the entire fixation procedure may be immaterial. The owner may elect to raise the calf as a steer/feeder calf if soundness is not attained. However, the calf may not be as productive as his counterparts especially in a herd situation. *These aspects must be closely examined and economic feasibility needs to be determined prior to pursuing fixation of the fracture. *Culling the animal may be the most feasible treatment depending the potential value of his genetics.