2024年5月6日 · On average, most cows are expected to breed back within 45 to 90 days after calving. This period allows the cow’s reproductive system to recover and prepare for the next breeding cycle. A shorter postpartum interval contributes to a consistent calving interval, allowing the cow to calve at approximately the same time each year.

2019年10月28日 · “Close” could mean a baby cow will show in 45 minutes or in 5 days. All cows are different. Some traditional signs farmers use to tell if their cows are nearing calving. Look for a discharge or mucus string leaking from the vulva – this can signify that your cow is moving toward labor and delivery.

2024年3月5日 · Early signs of impending calving include behavioral changes such as isolation, physical discomfort, and loss of appetite. The three stages of bovine labor are the onset of labor, active labor and delivery, and the expulsion of the placenta.

It takes at least 30 days after calving for a cow's reproductive tract to return to normal. Therefore, some cows can be bred starting 45-60 days after calving. Your veterinarian should palpate the reproductive tract of each cow as soon after 30 days after calving as possible to make sure the cow is ready to breed.

2020年2月2日 · Research has shown that once a cow is 20 days after calving, the use of a progesterone CIDR can initiate cycling earlier than may occur naturally. By initiating estrus earlier, cows are more likely to conceive earlier in the breeding season.

When you interrupt a cow that is calving, she will prioritize her own life and stop calving. There are three stages to labor. Stage 2 of labor begins with the appearance of the water bag or calf and ends when all calves are completely out of the cow. Intervene when a cow or heifer is in Stage 1 for more than 6 hours without progression to Stage 2.

2018年3月12日 · Once she becomes breeding age, a cow spends a lifetime either gestating or lactating. However, following a few simple management techniques will help your cows breed back in a timely manner and stay bred.

2020年3月6日 · Ideally, your cow should be bred back using natural service or artificial insemination during the third month of lactation to keep her calving at one year intervals. You can delay the breeding date to move the calving date to a more suitable time of year.

2019年10月1日 · Prepare your first-calf heifers for an easier first-time delivery, which leads to an easier recovery. With a simpler recovery, this will help their reproductive system heal more quickly and be ready for breed-back. The best way to have an easy delivery, is to breed the heifers to low-birth weight, calving ease bulls.