We based our decision on the fact that the team we pulled together was extremely experienced with this procedure.

The calf didn't respond to any manipulation of the foot ? no response from calf, consistently.

Since the calf doesn't breathe in the uterus, it is totally dependent on the oxygenated blood from the mother. It was the lack of oxygenated blood that caused the death.

We don't know what happens in the wild.

I want a classical judge who does not allow their personal views or social views to impact their decision-making process,

It's their physical plant and the way it's laid out that drove them to that decision. Based on cost per homes passed, it's also more economical right now. It's not locked in stone, and this merger could have an impact.