A calf is born front legs and head first.

Can you see the calf's hooves and nose?

The cow pushes harder and the head of the calf emerges.

The cow pushes more and the upper half of the calf is visible.

Now all that remains are the hips and back legs. The cow takes a short rest.

Then she stands to allow the calf to be born. The calf slips to the ground.

As soon as the calf is born the cow turns around and licks the birth remnants off the calf. Like human babies, calves develop in amniotic fluid inside the womb.

Unfortunately the calf's body was twisted as it slipped out onto the ground. Here Mitchell helps by taking the back legs and pulling the calf into a comfortable position.

The cow continues to clean up by drinking the amniotic fluid and licking the calf. The calf begins to move around.

Mum and calf doing well! The calf was completely dry and standing within 30 minutes of being born.