Management Because instability is the main problem in this case of delayed union, adding a fixation device that will maintain stability to the fracture is the main objective. This calf is young, so his weight will be less of a problem than is seen with adult bulls. We will use a buttress/lengthening plate. This plate is used to bridge gaps that cannot be reconstructed, and it has a solid central portion that prevents it from bending thus the bone can heal before the plate breaks. We want to realign the bone fragments in order to correct the valgus deformity. Therefore, we will attach one plate on the lateral aspect of metacarpal 4 and one plate on the medial side of metacarpal 3. This will be done through a surgical approach. We will apply 3 cortical screws on either side of the fracture site in each plate. This will be a total of six screws on each side. The fractured bones will be exposed from metaphysis to metaphysis. We will reduce the fragments in order to achieve the best possible alignment because it is obviously misaligned now. The plate is applied to the bone and molded to match the bone's formation. The holes are measured to give the location for the screws. The screws are then drilled into place. After the surgical procedure, the calf will be confined to a stall for at least six weeks. We will recheck radiographs in three weeks to examine the plate for patency and to check the bones for healing. Antibiotics are indicated to help with the local wounds and with the exposure from the surgery. The culture showed susceptibility to cephalosporins, so we will use Excenel for three to five days. Prognosis Guarded because of the possibility that the stabilization will be inadequate and that union will not occur. If he shows lameness in the future, he will not be passed on breeding soundness exams. This is also because of the need to open the fracture with the possibility of further infection being introduced to the area.