Question on timing

[dt34715]

I got a cow that I first noticed standing at 2:30 p.m..
would it be okay to breed her this evening.
What time intervals would be best?

 

[branguscowgirl]

If she "just" started standing at 2:30 you would probably want to breed her in the early AM. If you are in doubt, and there is a chance she started earlier, I would breed late this evening. If by chance she is still standing in the AM, I would breed again.
That is me, others may do it differently. I try to breed about 14 hours after they begin standing.

 

[bse]

2 am probably not practical, if you can pen her and breed her right before bed maybe 9 or so would work. I have had those kind and breed them at dark and first thing in the morning if the semen isnt to expensive.

 

[dt34715]

It is possible she was standing earlier so I Went ahead and bred her around seven. The weather here is supposed to Be bad tomorrow. If she stays open, I"ll have to do it again on her next cycle.

 

[kjonesel]

When I breed them "early" like you just did I have had the same success as waiting till the next morning. I take all the care I can to insure that I have optimum live semen. In this weather preheating the rod and then putting it down in my shirt next to my chest is a must do. In the summer protect it from the heat and direct sunlight. Just some things I've learned in the past 40 years.

 

[dt34715]

Thanks

 

[OhioFarmer87]

To me I would breed her later that day. I try to follow the 12 hr rule. Breed 12 he's after they start standing. But just depends on what that 12 hr time is. I think u will be fine. Good luck!