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<blockquote data-quote="SIMMGAL" data-source="post: 1390284" data-attributes="member: 26548"><p>If you're planning on <strong>inducing</strong> and have a breeding date, that is extremely helpful! Depending on her breed she could go a few days to a week earlier or later. I have a cow that I've had to induce the last 2 years due to a cervical prolapse, and she's always a few days after her due date (she's being shipped after this next calf). I look for some udder development, dilation of the vulva, and depending on how fat your cow is, you can sometimes notice a bit of a dip between the hooks to pins area (superior area of the pelvis) and the tailhead as she gets very close her due date. I'm definitely not a pro and it does take some close-up eyeballing and knowledge of what your cattle usually look like, but my cattle are just big pets so I know them like the back of my hand! If you're planning on waiting for her to <strong>calve on her own</strong>, look for her to be uncomfortable (kicking, swishing, excessive standing, tail out). Many cows prefer to move away from the herd while calving. Every animal is different though, that's the complicating factor! I've found that it helps to know your cows in most situations! :lol: :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SIMMGAL, post: 1390284, member: 26548"] If you're planning on [b]inducing[/b] and have a breeding date, that is extremely helpful! Depending on her breed she could go a few days to a week earlier or later. I have a cow that I've had to induce the last 2 years due to a cervical prolapse, and she's always a few days after her due date (she's being shipped after this next calf). I look for some udder development, dilation of the vulva, and depending on how fat your cow is, you can sometimes notice a bit of a dip between the hooks to pins area (superior area of the pelvis) and the tailhead as she gets very close her due date. I'm definitely not a pro and it does take some close-up eyeballing and knowledge of what your cattle usually look like, but my cattle are just big pets so I know them like the back of my hand! If you're planning on waiting for her to [b]calve on her own[/b], look for her to be uncomfortable (kicking, swishing, excessive standing, tail out). Many cows prefer to move away from the herd while calving. Every animal is different though, that's the complicating factor! I've found that it helps to know your cows in most situations! :lol: :lol: [/QUOTE]
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