Has anyone else been having big calves this year? We knew we were in trouble when the first calf out of our bull was sideways and had to be pulled by the vet. 110 lbs worth. Our last four calves have been:
102 lbs. - first calf heifer
117 lbs. - 4th calf cow
119 lbs. 3rd calf cow
115 lbs. - 2nd calf cow.
Needless to say the bull is already gone. Only the first one had to be pulled, the rest had them on their own. Although the cow that had the 115 lb. one yesterday did have a pinched nerve or something because her rear left leg didn't work for awhile.
The AI calves only averaged 82 lbs. while the ones from our bull are over 101 pound average. Yikes! That's too big for our girls.
One thing that has impressed me is their vigor. Usually when we have big calves they are dumb. Everyone of these calves have been up and nursing right away.
102 lbs. - first calf heifer
117 lbs. - 4th calf cow
119 lbs. 3rd calf cow
115 lbs. - 2nd calf cow.
Needless to say the bull is already gone. Only the first one had to be pulled, the rest had them on their own. Although the cow that had the 115 lb. one yesterday did have a pinched nerve or something because her rear left leg didn't work for awhile.
The AI calves only averaged 82 lbs. while the ones from our bull are over 101 pound average. Yikes! That's too big for our girls.
One thing that has impressed me is their vigor. Usually when we have big calves they are dumb. Everyone of these calves have been up and nursing right away.