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What is a female bovine before giving birth called?
Young female cattle are called heifers before they are bred and often--in the dairy industry--referred to asSpringers and Heiferettes the first time they are bred and before they have had theirfirst calf. After that they are cows whether they are pregnant or barren.In the beef industry, such animals are often known as bred heifers.
What was the Shetland Sheepdog first bred for?
They were first bred to herd sheep.
Does a cow produce milk befor being bred?
Only if she has given birth to a calf before being bred again and continuously milked since then, then yes. But, if that cow has given birth to a calf, was dried up for some reason before being bred again, no.
Why were collies bred in Scotland?
Collies were bred to herd sheep for farmers because they found it really hard. Border collies were originally bred in Scotland and England. So they were bred to help herd sheep and sometimes cattle but usually just sheep as they are smaller and sheep will usually run away but a cow might chase and hurt the dog.
What was the Pomeranian first bred for?
as sheep herders
How long before she foals we don't know when what she was bred to since we bought her at an auction nov 2007 she just yesterday started mammary swelling?
About 3 weeks before birth, the mares udder will begin to enlarge. About 24 hours before giving birth, the mares teats will wax over. (Called waxing) About 8 - 12 hours before birth, milk will usually begin to drip from the teats. These are just general guidelines. Like women giving birth, each mare is different and her birth times after these signs can be sooner or later.
What happens when you cross a cow and a sheep?
Nothing - cattle and sheep cannot be cross-bred.
What was the Norwegian Buhund first bred for?
as a shepherd for the sheep
What was the Australian Shepherd originally bred to herd?
sheep
What are suffolks used for?
Suffolk Sheep are a large meat breed sheep but are sometimes bred for the wool.
What is the other name for hairless sheep?
The other name for hairless sheep is "naked sheep" or "bare sheep." These sheep are specifically bred to have little to no wool on their bodies.
How long before a pig can become fertile after giving birth?
A pig is simialr to a dog. After the babies have been weaned from their mother, about a week after, she will go into heat, and then should continue to go into heat every 21 days.
