wbvs58
Well-known member
We have had some good discussions on AI procedures of late and was wondering what techniques people use to clearing the way and opening the lips of the vulva to ensure clean hygenic entry of the gun, it is something that I struggle with especially at that time of the year my cows are grazing a lot of forage cereals and can be a bit messy.
I go straight to the cow and put my arm in up to the wrist and 9 times out of 10 they will immediately defaecate around my hand and empty the rectum which I then start to wipe away with up to 4 double sheets of paper towel I have in my pocket trying not to wipe it into the vulva. They say to open up your hand and push down to the left to open the vulva lips but I have little success with that due I think to poor strength in my hands. I have seen on videos people using a sheet of paper towel placed between the lips to hold it open which I do now though I have trouble placing it one handed.
I'd be interested to hear of any variations of techniques people use.
Ken
I go straight to the cow and put my arm in up to the wrist and 9 times out of 10 they will immediately defaecate around my hand and empty the rectum which I then start to wipe away with up to 4 double sheets of paper towel I have in my pocket trying not to wipe it into the vulva. They say to open up your hand and push down to the left to open the vulva lips but I have little success with that due I think to poor strength in my hands. I have seen on videos people using a sheet of paper towel placed between the lips to hold it open which I do now though I have trouble placing it one handed.
I'd be interested to hear of any variations of techniques people use.
Ken