Pelvic measurements

[hornedfrogbbq]

Do any of you measure the pelvis for your heifer retention program and if so, how involved is it? Do you do it or do you have a vet come and do it? We have never done it but are thinking about it and honestly don't know enough.

 

[Bright Raven]

Do any of you measure the pelvis for your heifer retention program and if so, how involved is it? Do you do it or do you have a vet come and do it? We have never done it but are thinking about it and honestly don't know enough.

I have all my heifers pelvic scored at 12 months of age. It is very simple. The vet uses a caliper ( Pelvimeter) which is inserted into the rectum. Takes 2 measurements of the birth canal in centimeters. Height and width. You take the product of the two measurements to arrive at a score in square cm. You could do it yourself but I also have a reproductive score performed that evaluates the maturity of the ovaries, uterus and any issues with the cervix or vagina.

 

[hornedfrogbbq]

What would a typical cost for this service be in your area?

 

[Bright Raven]

What would a typical cost for this service be in your area?

I have it performed at the farm so I pay a $50 farm visit plus about $25 per heifer.

 

[littletom]

Yes measure all that we are keeping. Likely being doing some in next couple weeks. I bought the tool my wife measures them.

 

[TCRanch]

Just had mine measured in Feb. Trip charge was $30, measurements $5 per heifer, $3.50 per for Express 5 VLF (mod live), $4.20 per for BANGS. Didn't keep any that scored less than 150 at 11 months. I believe most people have them measured at 12 months & if they're registered again at 18 months.