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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 13075"><p>Lynn,<br>I'm no expert at this, but here are some things that I've learned. First, I noticed that my cows tended to start springing (swollen vulva area)at about 4 or 5 months into their pregnancies. Near time for calving, their rears became more swollen and also, their udders filled with milk. On the day they calved, their udders were tight and their teats were full and stiff looking. Both also seperated themselves from my other cows.<br>Is the cow posturing as if she needs to urinate? If so, she's probably in labor. My last heifer to calve walked around most of the day with her tail slightly extended from her body. When she'd have a contraction, she'd posture as if she needed to urinate. What you may see hanging out could be the water bag. In my two experiences with calving, the water bag presented, then ruptured. Shortly after, I saw feet. Do you see feet? Normally, a calf is born front feet first. With my two, it took maybe an hour from the time the waterbag ruptured until the calf was born.<br>My cows had a small amount of discharge from the vagina at least a month before calving. It was clear in color.<br>I'm not sure if I've helped you any. Perhaps some posters with lots more experience than I have will post a reply.<br>Hope all goes well. If you cow seems to be uncomfortable, straining and trying to calve, I'd call the vet and have him/her check. Or try getting a neighbor who has experience with cattle to take a look at her.<br>Tim<br></p><p><br></p><p><br><hr size=4 width=75%><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 13075"] Lynn,<br>I'm no expert at this, but here are some things that I've learned. First, I noticed that my cows tended to start springing (swollen vulva area)at about 4 or 5 months into their pregnancies. Near time for calving, their rears became more swollen and also, their udders filled with milk. On the day they calved, their udders were tight and their teats were full and stiff looking. Both also seperated themselves from my other cows.<br>Is the cow posturing as if she needs to urinate? If so, she's probably in labor. My last heifer to calve walked around most of the day with her tail slightly extended from her body. When she'd have a contraction, she'd posture as if she needed to urinate. What you may see hanging out could be the water bag. In my two experiences with calving, the water bag presented, then ruptured. Shortly after, I saw feet. Do you see feet? Normally, a calf is born front feet first. With my two, it took maybe an hour from the time the waterbag ruptured until the calf was born.<br>My cows had a small amount of discharge from the vagina at least a month before calving. It was clear in color.<br>I'm not sure if I've helped you any. Perhaps some posters with lots more experience than I have will post a reply.<br>Hope all goes well. If you cow seems to be uncomfortable, straining and trying to calve, I'd call the vet and have him/her check. Or try getting a neighbor who has experience with cattle to take a look at her.<br>Tim<br> <br> <br><hr size=4 width=75%><p> [/QUOTE]
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