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Calf will be due around May 13 the following year.
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Due date of cow served by bull on 2nd August 2008?
may 11 2009
Once a cow starts to lactate how long is it before the calf is due?
It depends on the cow. Sometimes it can be a couple weeks before a calf is born that they start springing (producing milk), or it can be right after she gives birth. Every heifer and cow is different.
How do you recognize premature birth of a cow?
If you know the approximate date the cow or heifer is due and she calves fairly earlier than that you will know that it is a premature labour. If not, when the calf is born it may be showing some abnormalities in body structure or may just simply be smaller than the average calf at birth.
Can a calf live if born at 6.5 months?
In almost all cases, no. A calf "born" at this age is usually a calf that has been aborted by the cow due to things like stress, disease, malnutrition, etc. In this stage of gestation a calf's lungs are quite undeveloped and the calf itself is quite small so that it's survival may be jeopardized and in serious doubt.
My Belgian Blue cow was bred on the 9th of September What date and month is her calf likely to be born?
Her due date is June 18, but she may not calve until after or before then.
What do you do if a calf dies inside a cow?
This depends on how long the calf has been dead for. If it's only been for one or two days, the calf should be pulled out. However this can be a very gruesome task, and is definitely not for those that are faint-hearted nor those who have weak stomachs. The reason I say this is because often the calf that is inside the cow has already undergone rigour mortis (or the energy in the calf's muscles are used up to the point where it is very stiff), making the calf far less flexible than it would be if it where alive or died just minutes or a couple hours ago. When rigour mortis sets in (which often takes around 4 or 5 hours after death, depending on the size of the animal), it makes it extremely hard to pull the calf out because its ligaments are so stiff. To make matters worse, the amniotic fluids that would otherwise make the uterine and vaginal tracts lubricated, have been excreted, making the uterus quite dry, not to mention pose a LOT of pain for the cow when she tries to push the calf out. But the sooner you get the calf out, the better.So, here's the gruesome part (for those of you who get offended easily, STOP READING NOW). A saw has to be applied to the calf to cut off it's head, and even possibly its legs, to make it easier for the dead calf to exit the uterine tract. The calf is already dead, so it won't feel anything as the vet or you saw the head off, plus the blood from the calf makes the uterus a little more lubricated and a little easier to pull out. Often the head has to be taken off because it just will probably be too swollen to fit through the birth canal, and the front feet should be left intact to allow the calving chains to be applied and to help pull the calf out. Of course the cow will be in a lot of pain as she tries to help push it out.A C-section could be extremely dangerous to the cow because it could invite infection to the cow, especially if the calf has started to rot or decompose in the cow. Toxins will more than likely get into the rest of the cow's system and kill her. For cows that have had a dead calf in them for the last 3 or 4 days, it is best to put her down. If the calf is removed from her, she will undergo so much shock and so much toxins that were being held in her uterine tract will be let loose that she will die within 5 to 20 minutes after the dead calf is removed.That's why it is IMPERATIVE and CRUCIAL that you ALWAYS keep an eye on ANY calving cows. Don't leave a cow for a day or two if you've seen her trying to push but has had no success. Check on her in an hour or two to see how she's progressed, NOT after a few days!!! If you suspect a cow hasn't calved after a certain period of time, get the vet out IMMEDIATELY. If you can't get the vet out right away, get her in the headcatch and reach inside to see why the calf isn't coming through, and try to correct the problem yourself. Get the calving chains on the calf once you've positioned it correctly and start pulling. Do not wait for a day or two to see how she's progressed: often by the time you eventually decide to get the calf out (a day or two later), you will have already lost the calf.
If my cow is swollen in her anus does it mean she's due to have a calf?
No, it's her VULVA that should show a bit of swelling and be loose and floppy-like in order to be ready to have a calf (often within 24 hours). If your cow is swollen in her anus she could have some other problems like prolapsed anus or has diarrhea. See your vet ASAP with either case.
How long does it take for a cow or heifer to give birth?
It depends on the age of that cow or heifer, what position the calf is in when it enters the birth canal, and what size the calf is. Some may even say that it also depends on the sex of the calf as well. It should only take a few hours or more for the calf to start to emerge during the early stages of labour, being presentation of the water sac and the calf's front hooves. Once the water sac emerges, it usually takes from a half hour to an hour for the calf to be expelled. Most cows that have had experience will only take 10 to 30 minutes to "spit" the calf out. Cows that have been bred to a bull that does not have the genetics for easy calving tend take longer due to the fact that they have a bigger calf to push out. Heifers, on the other hand, may take several hours to give birth because of their smaller pelvic opening. Heifers that have not been bred to a calving-ease bull tend to end up with more problems, and will take longer to calve out. If a calf is not in the proper position it will also take longer, and may end up needing help from a vet or the rancher/farmer to pull the calf out and ensure the cow/heifer and calf's survival. As far as the sex of the calf is concerned, there are some claims that if a cow retains a calf for longer or takes longer to give birth the calf's a bull calf; the opposite is true if it's a heifer. Not sure if this has any scientific merit, or if it's just some old wive's tales.
How long does a cow have milk before calving?
Well, most vets would probably say 1-2 weeks after the due date, but it really boils down to what the cow looks like at the time. There are many factors that play into a late birth, sometimes the calf is backwards or upside down - it might take longer to ease itself into the birth canal. If this is the case, usually the pregnant cow is not affected. But if the cow is not eating, or if it walks slowly, or shows unusual behavior, then something might be preventing the calf coming out. If that is the case, I'd call your vet to see if what they say about it.
Will a cow dry up before giving birth?
Yes and no. Most cows will start lactating a week or so before parturition, some the day before or of parturition, hence the no part of the answer. However, a cow will be dried up two to four months, depending on the type of cow and/or when her calf was last weaned from her, before her expected due date. Hence the "yes" part of the answer.
How do you tell if a cow has aborted its calf?
The only sure way you can tell if a cow has aborted is when you find the remains of an underdeveloped dead fetal calf on the ground. Often that calf will be a bit smaller than the ones that are born live and to full term. However, if the coyotes or dogs got to the aborted fetus before you did, you may suspect abortion if the cow: a) doesn't have any signs of having a calf at side (teats don't look moist or different quarters emptier than others); b) appears to not have given birth in the same period as the others have, if at all; c) comes into heat cycling a bit earlier than the others who didn't abort but had a normal calving, or; d) has been preg-checked earlier confirming she's bred, but never calves out at the suspected due date.
How can you tell if the calf has died and the cow won't be going into labor?
Probably the best indicator is the stench that may start coming from the cow's back end. The other indicator is the inclining suspicion that the cow is way past her due date and you wondering why she hasn't calved yet when she should have. If you've got that kind of inclining (which every producer, even you, should have), then it's best to call the vet out to have her examined.
