Bright Raven
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I let these two cows deliver in the shade. The heat has been staggering for 10 days and still going strong. I normally try my best to bring the cows that look close to partum up to the headquarters. That way I have access to the facilities and I can avoid predators. I decided a few days ago after holding the twins in the pen adjoining the facilities to let the other expecting cows deliver in the pasture where they can find shade. I knew these two were going to calf based on their behavior yesterday. Early this morning I took the Utility Vehicle out to look for them. I found this:
Heifer
Dam: Bartlett.
Sire: HPF Optimizer
Due: 9/20/2019
DOB: 9/13/2019
Gestation 278 days
Weight: 91 pounds
It really helps to have docile cattle. I was able to weight the calf and administer Inforce 3 and First Defense right under her nose.
When I got finished, I walked up the holler and found this:
I am very excited about this heifer. Ronnie is a great cow. All her previous calves have been bulls. This will be her replacement.
Heifer
Dam: Ronnie
Sire: Cowboy Cut
Due: 9/20/2019
DOB: 9/13/2019
Gestation: 278 days
Weight: 75 pounds.
Heifer
Dam: Bartlett.
Sire: HPF Optimizer
Due: 9/20/2019
DOB: 9/13/2019
Gestation 278 days
Weight: 91 pounds
It really helps to have docile cattle. I was able to weight the calf and administer Inforce 3 and First Defense right under her nose.
When I got finished, I walked up the holler and found this:
I am very excited about this heifer. Ronnie is a great cow. All her previous calves have been bulls. This will be her replacement.
Heifer
Dam: Ronnie
Sire: Cowboy Cut
Due: 9/20/2019
DOB: 9/13/2019
Gestation: 278 days
Weight: 75 pounds.