A world out of itself.

A calf with only two legs would normally be sent straight to the slaughterhouse, but veterinarians in the United States have given a new lease on life to an unfortunate yearling.

Meadow, an 11-month-old Black Angus has been fitted with a pair of prosthetic limbs after losing her back hooves to severe frostbite.

A 15-member team of doctors and students from Colorado State University carried out the surgery and rehabilitation to give Meadow a chance to walk again.

The prosthetic limbs have allowed Meadow to stand on her own two hooves again.

Treated like a pet, the Dickinson family were happy to pay thousands for the procedure.

Luke Burton pats Meadow as she adjusts to the new limbs.

Tasmanian cow Theresa was fitted with one leg in 2007.

Maulee, a border collie was fitted with a prosthetic paw after losing his leg.

A prosthetic flipper helped this shy amputee tortoise to come out of his shell.

I wish I was working in a field that helped animals. I'd fail the subjects required to get the right qualifications, though. Sciences and stuff, yuck.