Madigan Squeeze
Squeeze use in Cattle
The video shared by Dr. George Stilwell in Portugal demonstrates the real-world effectiveness of the Madigan Squeeze procedure in saving a newborn calf. This simple rope technique, applied in the field, can produce immediate, life-saving results—allowing a previously unresponsive calf to nurse. The caretaker finding the weak calf, puts the calf on the back of his motorcycle and brings it in from the field and does the squeeze procedure. The calf responses.
"Another reason I like the Madigan Squeeze Method is that it is simple and easy for veterinarians and producers to use. Dr. Madigan used his powers of observation to develop this simple method to help newborn animals to get up and nurse. He is an innovator with keen abilities on observing how animals behave. The veterinary profession needs more good observers because they may have the best clinical skills." ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, author
Visual Thinking and Animals in Translation.
It’s easy to perform, requires only a rope, and is safe to attempt. We made the step-by-step instructions accessible at no cost to anyone caring for newborn animals.
"When the preponderance of clinical evidence points to a particular diagnosis and treatment entails minimal risk to the patient, especially if failure to provide treatment is associated with a high morbidity and mortality, empirical treatment is appropriate even as alternative diagnoses are being considered."
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Worldwide Survey on Madigan Squeeze Procedure
Our research group has conducted a survey of horse owner, veterinarians, breeding farm managers, foaling assistants and anyone who has experience utilizing the Madigan Squeeze Procedure (MSP) in newborn foals with the condition known as maladjustment syndrome or the 'dummy foal'. Our published research has demonstrated 37% of foals with maladjustment syndrome nurse within an hour of the MSP. We know there is widespread use, and the survey was designed to obtain more quantitative information.