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It doesn't really matter, as it depends on when the calf was born and when you are able to go out and band the calf.

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Q: What time of the month should you castrate a calf?
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Can a five month old calf go into heat?

Yes, but she should not be bred at this time. Keep her away from any and every bull for the next 10 to 12 months.


What is the best time to castrate a hog?

about 08.30


What is a proper age to castrate a hog?

Most farmers will castrate at about 14 days of age, at this time the testicles have not fully formed therefore, the animal will have less discomfort after castration.


What is a calf after six month old?

Most calves are weaned by this time, thus may be still called calves, but others may call them heifers (if female), bulls (if intact) or steers (if castrated).


when should you wash a cow?

You wash a calf when you want to. You always wash a calf when you are going to show her at a fair. But you can wash her any other time too.


When should a farmer help a cow give birth?

When she is obviously having troubles pushing out her calf, or, she's not progressing any further in her efforts to push the calf out of her after some time.


What comes next after calf?

After the calf, the placenta is expelled. By that time the calf is already up and suckling at its mom.


When should you castrate baby bulls?

The best time is, arguably, right after birth. Some producers, however, prefer to leave the castrating until before or a few months after weaning time. It is, therefore, down to personal preference.


Does a young cow get with a calf first time with the bull?

I should hope so! If she's fertile and is bred at the right time and is bred at the right time, then yes.


How long must a calf be breast feed?

A calf should get colostrum within an hour or so after birth. Colostrum in the cow will be produced for the next 24 to 48 hours after the calf is born, but at eat time frame, the quality of the colostrum decreases, which means that if the calf receives its colostrum after 24 hours or more, its ability to survive, and grow into a healthy animal will be diminished. It's CRUCIAL that the calf gets his colostrum within a couple hours after birth, if he is not up and suckling (or has not been up and suckling) by the time you next check on mom and calf.


How much will a horse's hernia surgery cost?

My 3 month old mule just had umbilical hernia surgery. He also had an infected umbilical cord. It cost me about $600.00 including his antibiotics. I was not charged to castrate him at the same time. The cost will vary on were you are located.


Why would a new born calf have to swallow a magnet?

Majority of cases they are not. A calf should be a bit older and already started on feed (such as around a month or two of age) before it can get a magnet. And even so, it's only necessary if the feed they're given is known to have metal parts in it. It's not worth the time and effort if the feed has little to no metal parts in it to be giving calves magnets.