The confused bovine was not hurt in the fall after splash-landing in the underground tank full of animal waste.
Firefighters dashed to save the animal after the accident at a farm off Mill Lane, Church Broughton, Derbyshire at 3.50pm on Wednesday
The calf, weighing around 55st (350kg), was winched out of the stinking pit with the use of a Palfinger crane. Vets checked the calf over before it was released back into the herd.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said : “Another day, another rescue, this time it was the turn of Red Watch and a crew from Ashbourne to rescue a cow who had fallen into a slurry pit.
“Using the crane from our specialist animal rescue techniques they were able to lift the cow to safety. Well done teams! Who's got the hose?”

9. Calf rescue
Firefighters prepare to wince the animal to safety Photo: Derbyshire FRS / SWNS