Gale Seddon
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We arranged to have two older cows (ages 5 and 6, never bred before) here to be bred to our bull. (Yeah, I know they should have been bred to calve at age 2, but no bull was available; the cows' owner wanted to give this a try. Both were fully vaccinated, etc., before they arrived in early July.) Preg check (palpation) on 10/26 found one 3 months pregnant, the other was open so vet administered lutalyse to that one. Ultrasound on 12/14 found both open, so the pregnant one evidently lost her calf. Vet suggested giving it one more month, which we're willing to do.
Any thoughts on what we can do to help get these cows pregnant or reasons why they can't? The owner is a very nice guy, appreciates that we've kept them 5 months (!!!) and we sure would like to help. The bull is 2 years old, and our own cows are pregnant by him. Do you think that AI with CIDRs and all that would have any chance of success? I'd like to give this guy some hope if possible and appreciate your insight. Thanks very much!
Any thoughts on what we can do to help get these cows pregnant or reasons why they can't? The owner is a very nice guy, appreciates that we've kept them 5 months (!!!) and we sure would like to help. The bull is 2 years old, and our own cows are pregnant by him. Do you think that AI with CIDRs and all that would have any chance of success? I'd like to give this guy some hope if possible and appreciate your insight. Thanks very much!