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<blockquote data-quote="Margonme" data-source="post: 1395384" data-attributes="member: 25776"><p>Steve, I had some confusing heats over the last two months when I was breeding for fall 2017 calves. I use chalk but to be candid, I go mostly on observation and mentally dissecting what is going on. I had 5 cows that I never observed in a standing heat but exhibited all the other signs. They had mucus, full swollen vulva that was red and moist upon opening. They were jumping other cows, etc. You have to dissect what is going on and put a straw in them. If you are unsure, put a second straw in them if you are not using expensive semen.</p><p></p><p>I don't think chalk or heat patches can make the decision for you. Hopefully, you are able to make at least two observations per day. In my case, I was out with the cows several times a day when I was breeding. Frequent observations is why I have a success rate higher than the expected average. I run about 80 percent success or better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Margonme, post: 1395384, member: 25776"] Steve, I had some confusing heats over the last two months when I was breeding for fall 2017 calves. I use chalk but to be candid, I go mostly on observation and mentally dissecting what is going on. I had 5 cows that I never observed in a standing heat but exhibited all the other signs. They had mucus, full swollen vulva that was red and moist upon opening. They were jumping other cows, etc. You have to dissect what is going on and put a straw in them. If you are unsure, put a second straw in them if you are not using expensive semen. I don't think chalk or heat patches can make the decision for you. Hopefully, you are able to make at least two observations per day. In my case, I was out with the cows several times a day when I was breeding. Frequent observations is why I have a success rate higher than the expected average. I run about 80 percent success or better. [/QUOTE]
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