randiliana
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Got a question here, we have a heifer that has been acting off all day, she is very close to calving. No obvious signs for the day, just a little off, but tonight she has been restless with her tail up off and on, and way more nervous than usual. So of course I checked her out at 8pm. At that time she was only dialated enough for 1 finger, ok, figured she is just starting, no biggie. Checked on her at 11:30 pm, this time, she has her tail up pretty good, and you can see her strain off and on. Now I am starting to wonder what is going on with her. So checked her out again, and still not dialated any more than before. This time we checked her rectally afterwards, and all I can feel is the head (don't worry, I know what I'm doing). Can't feel the feet at all. Now I am fairly concerned that this calf is coming wrong, I was pretty sure that the feet should be right up there with the head at this time, and what I am feeling gives me the impression that this calf is coming head first with the feet/legs laid back under its body. I'm wondering if she isn't in false labour, we have had them do all this before, ended up hauling one to the vet, only to have him tell us that she wasn't calving.
So, anyone know how far in advance the calf gets into position? At this point would you be concerned about this heifer or not?
Of course, I am wanting to leave for tomorrow afternoon, and no-one will be around here for about 4-6 hours so she will probably go right into labour at about the time I want to leave, and I will be stuck here.
So, anyone know how far in advance the calf gets into position? At this point would you be concerned about this heifer or not?
Of course, I am wanting to leave for tomorrow afternoon, and no-one will be around here for about 4-6 hours so she will probably go right into labour at about the time I want to leave, and I will be stuck here.