Inducing labor

[CKC1586]

Just curious if anyone has induced labor on a cow that is over due?? If you have how long over was the cow? I have a first calf heifer and was "talking" to a breeder who said he doesn't let them go over a week overdue! Just wondering (and waiting for the heifer to calve!) and thought I would see how many of you have first hand experience with inducing labor.

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

We have a few times - don't remember exactly why - definately late ones. You NEVER want to induce unless you are absolutely SURE of the breeding date - no mistakes.
You have a higher incidence of retained placenta when you induce.

 

[CKC1586]

Thanks Jeanne, positive on the AI breeding and preg check confirmed. She was at 286 days on Sunday. The fellow said that that calf will gain two pounds a day in there after 289th day! That would add up quick!!! I haven't talked to my Vets about it yet....just sitting here wondering, waiting, what iffing, waiting, watching and WAITING. You would think at my age I would have more patience!

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

The only negative I know is the possible retain placenta - and that is also an issue if you have dystocia. I would rather get the calf out with an easy birthing. IF the dam and the sire have easy calving info / light birth weights, it may not be a concern.

 

[CKC1586]

Well, this is her first calf and first time I have used this AI bull......so I really don't know, but am hoping she performs like her grand dam!! I did get my barn cams installed. I didn't go with the brand you use, a neighbor in the security "biz" suggested the Uniden units. I got two cameras and a monitor for just a bit more. Sure is nice to not have to go back and forth to the barn during the night and stirring "everyone" up going in and out.
Uniden UDW20055 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Video Surveillance System With 7" LCD Monitor and 2 Weatherp
http://www.bensoutlet.com

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Yeah, I saw your other post - the company is sold out now. Wonder if your post had anything to do with that??
People like to Poo-Poo having cameras - pampered cattle. "Pampered cattle" heck - pampered ME!!! everything goes so much smoother for them & me. "NOT" calving in the barn is out of the question for us - this is the perfect answer to restful nights. Even if you were calving in lots, a camera would be so helpful - dystocia, calf got licked under the fence, cows fighting over the same calf - lots of things to observe.