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It is best to breed her in between May to April to expect her to calve in February. Remember the gestation period of a cow is not exactly 9 months long like in a human female, but rather a couple weeks longer. It also depends on the breed of the cow, because some breeds tend to be pregnant longer than others.
What else can I help you with?
How many days do you wait to re-breed a cow after she calves?
between 40 and 60 you should let her have a heat to clean out some then breed her the second heat
How many calves do polled hereford cows have?
Any cow can have a calf per year, usually cows will be able to breed and produce calves until they are 7-10 years of age.
What does selective breeding include?
for example if you have a cow that produces lots of milk, you would select that cow to breed so its calves would produce a lot of milk when they grow up
Does the cow or bull determine twinning in calves?
The cow.
What does a bull mate with to get a cow?
A cow is a mature female bovine that has already had at least two calves. A bull is a male bovine that is used to breed cows. Therefore, a bull mates with a cow to produce a calf that has a 50% chance of growing into a cow or a bull.
What is meat of young cow?
there are many animals that their young are called calves. there are camel calves, cow calves, and i think orca whale babies are called calves. not sure about the last one. =)
When does a cow start milking?
After it calves
How many calves does a Brahman cow have in their life?
A Brahman cow typically has between 6 to 12 calves in her lifetime, depending on factors such as her health, reproductive management, and environmental conditions. Brahman cows are known for their adaptability and can breed year-round, which can influence the number of calves they produce. Generally, they have a calf approximately once a year, provided they are managed for optimal breeding conditions.
What is a suckler cow?
A cow that has a calf at side and suckles that calf, no matter if it's her own or foster calves.
Can you breed a Holstein bull to a jersey cow?
Yes, but you may end up with that Jersey cow having problems giving birth to a large calf. Holsteins are not really known for giving small calves like Jerseys are, so either consider breeding a Jersey bull to a Holstein cow, or don't breed your Jersey cow to a Holstein bull at all.
What is the record for a cow having the most calves in a lifetime?
The current record is 39 calves.
How many calves can a cow produce in her lifetime?
A cow can have anywhere from one to 20 calves in her lifetime, depending on how productive she is and how long she is able to stay in the herd to produce those calves. On average, a cow will produce eight calves in her lifetime. Cows that are used for embryo transfer can produce up to twice as many calves in her life time than she can by her own doing. The record number of calves a cow has had in her lifetime is 39.
