I am expecting a cow to calf within 2 weeks but she doesn't look preg to me. She was blood tested positive 35 days after being bred. although last year the same thing and no calf.
I am contemplating weither to do a rectal palp on her today. If she is that far along I would think that it should be an easy detect, even for a novice like me. My only concern is will it have any negative effect or damage on a calf if present. As for the cow it is halter broke and I don't believe it will be stressed to much or very minimal.
seeking opinions on too or not? the benefit to me as I can start feeding a bit differently. and might be a little bit easier doing chores.
No I have not observed a heat out of any of the animals but I didn't last year either. And I thought she would show more sign by now if she was preg
I am contemplating weither to do a rectal palp on her today. If she is that far along I would think that it should be an easy detect, even for a novice like me. My only concern is will it have any negative effect or damage on a calf if present. As for the cow it is halter broke and I don't believe it will be stressed to much or very minimal.
seeking opinions on too or not? the benefit to me as I can start feeding a bit differently. and might be a little bit easier doing chores.
No I have not observed a heat out of any of the animals but I didn't last year either. And I thought she would show more sign by now if she was preg