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Is it OK to mate a heifer with her father or other closely related bull?
No, not if you know the breeding history of her lineage and her parent's lineage and so on and so forth. Linebreeding can only be done in those herds that are purebred and that you know the pedigree history of, otherwise you will get calves that are either smaller and unthrifty, or get calves that have genetic abnormalities that could be fatal. Otherwise, if she is one animal that you have no idea what kind of background she has or what breed[s] she is, you better get her bred to an unrelated bull.
What if you had a Jersey heifer and she is bred but you don't want to milk her so if you fed her low protein hay she would produce less milk just enough to feed her calf Would this work?
It would and it wouldn't. You could ruin the heifer by doing this, as dairy cattle always put more energy into producing milk than energy into keeping their weight up. When she's lactating, she will be putting all her resources into milk production, and feeding a low quality hay might just be the thing that could really pull her down. I do know that if you feed a lower quality feed this will reduce milk production. But it also depends on the breed: if you didn't want to milk her, why did you get a Jersey in the first place? You should've purchased an Angus heifer or a Hereford heifer or any kind of heifer that is not a dairy heifer. So this is a real catch 22 situation for you.
How many cows can a 20 month old bull expect to breed in a season?
A 20 month-old bull should be able to breed around 10 to 30 cows in a breeding season. The most may be 40, but that could be pushing it.
What are some of the reasons that a heifer can't get pregnant?
Some possible reasons include: - She could be a late maturing heifer - She could be in poor condition - She probably hasn't been getting adequate nutrition in the form of minerals like copper, selenium, manganese and iodine to be able to breed - She's a freemartin (sterile heifer) - She's too young to be bred - She's already pregnant (possibility!) - She has cystic ovaries - She had been sick that may have rendered her infertile The list goes on.
How do you help a heifer that is in labor but is having trouble?
Get her in the head gate, glove up and reach inside to see if the calf's got something that is not in the normal position, or to feel if it's a really big calf that the heifer can't push through. If it's the latter, get the vet out ASAP. If it's anything of the former, you may be able to push the calf back in, put things right, and get the chains or the calf puller out and help pull the calf out. But it depends of what type of trouble as many things can go wong. Usually with a heifer the calf can be too big, then you gotta pull it out of her usually with a contraption called a calf puller. I would not attempt this without help from someone experienced, as you could kill one or both animals. A vet or a neighbor who's a veteran cattleman is a good source to get help from. It's more important to breed her to bull with history of siring small calves in the first place.
What do you call a heifer that is also a twin?
You could call it a heifer, or a twin heifer if the sibling is also a heifer, or a freemartin if the heifer's sib is a bull calf.
Is it OK to mate a heifer with her father or other closely related bull?
No, not if you know the breeding history of her lineage and her parent's lineage and so on and so forth. Linebreeding can only be done in those herds that are purebred and that you know the pedigree history of, otherwise you will get calves that are either smaller and unthrifty, or get calves that have genetic abnormalities that could be fatal. Otherwise, if she is one animal that you have no idea what kind of background she has or what breed[s] she is, you better get her bred to an unrelated bull.
Which greek god was turned into a heifer so Hera could not hind her?
Zeus turned Io into a heifer.
What are bear calves?
Bear calves could be referred to those calves that have such thick fluffy hair that they look like little bears with four legs; these are often referred to yak calves, Highland calves, or Galloway calves, all of which are born with thick long hair. The term could be a mis-spelling of "bare calves" which may be those calves that are orphaned and are raised in a bottle or bucket by humans.
Do heifers abort calves?
Yes, they can. But a heifer aborting her fetus is primarily due to high stress, malnutrition, plant poisoning or an infection. Heifers are made to abort their calves with an injection of Estrumate or Lutalyse if they have poor conformation or abnormal reproductive structural features, or if they have a bad temperament that could be dangerous to the producer trying to help them calve out. Heifers that are aborted are sold for meat right away.
Is there problems with breeding a charolais bull with a bison cow?
There could very well be. Charolais are notorious for siring large calves, and as such this could prove to be a really big problem for a bison momma. Bison are naturally adapted to give birth to small calves and to give birth quickly. If the bison cow cannot give birth to such a large calf, then she will be in serious trouble.
Can a bull look after its calf?
He could, but in most cases he either chooses not to because the cows are already doing a fine job of it, or he can't because the producer (or "farmer") has separated him from the cows with calves for the time being until breeding season starts up again.
In Greek mythology did Io have a symbol?
Not really, though you could probably use a heifer or gadfly as her symbol.
What woman was cursed with agelessness because of refusing advances of a Greek god?
In the Movie "The Clash of the Titans" Io says that she was "cursed with agelessness" because she resisted the advances of Poseidon. This is 100% incorrect. Io was the lover Of Zeus, and when Zeus's wife found about that he was having an affair she basically went banana's looking for Io. So Zeus turned Io into a heifer, which is a cow before it has calves, to try protect her. But, Then Zeus's wife, Hera, discovered this and demanded Zeus gave Hera the Heifer to Hera as a present. What could Zeus do but comply so not to arise suspicion.
Why do cows refuse to let newborn calves nurse?
He/she may have had a difficult birth and could be weak and cold, warm her up, rub her down with towels, call your vet to see if you need to give her a glucose shot. You may also have a "Dummy " or Silly" calf. They are not born with a strong suck response. I am currently tube feeding one now. Still offering the bottle, in hopes that she will make my life easier, but she still won't even suck on my finger,or the nipple at all. good luck
What if you had a Jersey heifer and she is bred but you don't want to milk her so if you fed her low protein hay she would produce less milk just enough to feed her calf Would this work?
It would and it wouldn't. You could ruin the heifer by doing this, as dairy cattle always put more energy into producing milk than energy into keeping their weight up. When she's lactating, she will be putting all her resources into milk production, and feeding a low quality hay might just be the thing that could really pull her down. I do know that if you feed a lower quality feed this will reduce milk production. But it also depends on the breed: if you didn't want to milk her, why did you get a Jersey in the first place? You should've purchased an Angus heifer or a Hereford heifer or any kind of heifer that is not a dairy heifer. So this is a real catch 22 situation for you.
How do you get a zorua egg without breeding?
you could NOT get a zorua egg without breeding at the day care center
