Calving again

DaninKansas · May 29, 2013

Last month I posted a question about our Brown Swiss that was starting to lactate and was wondering about when she might have her calf. Well, she still hasn't had it.

She has so much milk she's literally started leaking a little on Saturday. The last two days she's been laying around a lot but still doesn't appear to be in labor. I'm tempted to give her a shot of oxitocin to get her started. Some swelling in the rear but no discharge yet.

Bigdaddy4430 · May 29, 2013

Calm down and let nature take its course.Ive induced labor a few times and it never turns out good.I rarely even pull a calf anymore.Apparently you have been checking her for milk for over a month now.That is a no no.The cow will make a plug in each teat to keep bacteria from getting in the udder.Do not break the seal/plug.Your cow will get real sloppy in the back and she will get sunken in around her tail head probably some mucos will come out and labor will begin.

rrlund · May 29, 2013

Bet it'll be a heifer if it's late. Let me know when it happens if I'm right.

caseyc · May 29, 2013

Agreed, leave her alone. Keep an close eye on her and only help if she needs it.

Casey in SD

Bruce from Can. · May 29, 2013

Now this one will grab you, we had a bred Jersey heifer that leaked milk for near 3 months befor she had her calf.Every thing wnt fine. So relax, and whatch.

retired farmer · May 29, 2013

Don't worry about your cow. We were supposed to be done calving the end of March. We had one three days ago and one yesterday afternoon. Momma will have it when the time is right.

Bud Sather in MT · May 29, 2013

I finished this morning. I fed at night so they would calve during the day. Of the 17 I had 16 of them calved between 6 am and 8 pm. I'm just glad they are done.
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