BIG calf...
If she will heal well why not. It's her fourth or fifth calf, no previous issues, so it's just the odd one. She is still trying to push, so it's going to be a challenge to keep her not prolapsed again it seems.
LOL... and in the U.S. we cringe if we expect a calf over 80 pounds.
Sorry to hear about her dam…we lost a "younger" cow to a heart attack or aneurysm last year. We were shocked as she was due for a heat and had beautiful mucus. So we were keeping a close eye to see when she would stand etc. Within two hours a healthy, chewing cud, cow was peacefully dead in a sleeping position. I say "younger" she was 8 and had given us 4 sets of twins in a row and looked as healthy as could be. Last year her set was the first I separated and grafted one to a mama who lost hers three days before. I felt fortunate I was left with only one orphan to deal with. He was three months old, would not steal so weaned him onto grain like a dairy calf and he made it to sale. I have seen prolapsed cows continue to do great things but it usually is a "time to go" for us, sadly - I truly hope this girl is one of those that can stay on the farm.
Keep us posted.
I agree... Prolapse is an automatic trip...Sorry to hear about her dam…we lost a "younger" cow to a heart attack or aneurysm last year. We were shocked as she was due for a heat and had beautiful mucus. So we were keeping a close eye to see when she would stand etc. Within two hours a healthy, chewing cud, cow was peacefully dead in a sleeping position. I say "younger" she was 8 and had given us 4 sets of twins in a row and looked as healthy as could be. Last year her set was the first I separated and grafted one to a mama who lost hers three days before. I felt fortunate I was left with only one orphan to deal with. He was three months old, would not steal so weaned him onto grain like a dairy calf and he made it to sale. I have seen prolapsed cows continue to do great things but it usually is a "time to go" for us, sadly - I truly hope this girl is one of those that can stay on the farm.
For vaginal- yes, for uterine-no. One is inheritable, another can be caused by many factors, which often isn't cow's fault.
That one is downright slender!
Big calf at birth can be one of the prolapse reasons. As well as hypocalcemia, strong straining, improper assistance if the delivery was assisted, etc. At this time a big calf could be a reason why she prolapsed. It doesn't mean that she will prolapse next time with a bigger calf. Had one cow prolapse at her first calving. She is currently 10 years old and hadn't prolapsed again, even if she usually has bigger calves than her first one.
One of the worst ever I believe. Still have 28 to calve for this season.
Yes - but Mom is pretty thin - probably didn't give much to the calf.
