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<blockquote data-quote="Dana Kopp" data-source="post: 122181" data-attributes="member: 873"><p>I really believe that calf shape is a factor in calving problems as well. Also, don't forget that the pelvic measurements of the cow are a factor, too. We have some 900-1000lb soaking wet cows that will shoot a 90+ calf out in minutes and a couple much larger cows that really seem to have to work on 90lb calves. Calf positioning, size of head and front legs and shoulders makes a huge difference, I had to find out the hard way that when a calf has his head even the tiniest bit crooked and his legs not stretched out all the way he is just that much harder to help. Also we have found that the activity of the calf seems to help them get born faster. All the calves out of one of our bulls were attempting to get up when they were only just over half out! Their heads were shaking and flopping around, legs kicking and waving, they were out fast and up quick - pretty nice when it is chilly out.</p><p>Best of luck with your Simme. calves, I hope they are WAY different than the couple we have had and the ones I have helped the neighbor with. Needless to say I am not a big fan, but each to his own and the neighbor couldn't be prouder of his herd.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dana Kopp, post: 122181, member: 873"] I really believe that calf shape is a factor in calving problems as well. Also, don't forget that the pelvic measurements of the cow are a factor, too. We have some 900-1000lb soaking wet cows that will shoot a 90+ calf out in minutes and a couple much larger cows that really seem to have to work on 90lb calves. Calf positioning, size of head and front legs and shoulders makes a huge difference, I had to find out the hard way that when a calf has his head even the tiniest bit crooked and his legs not stretched out all the way he is just that much harder to help. Also we have found that the activity of the calf seems to help them get born faster. All the calves out of one of our bulls were attempting to get up when they were only just over half out! Their heads were shaking and flopping around, legs kicking and waving, they were out fast and up quick - pretty nice when it is chilly out. Best of luck with your Simme. calves, I hope they are WAY different than the couple we have had and the ones I have helped the neighbor with. Needless to say I am not a big fan, but each to his own and the neighbor couldn't be prouder of his herd. [/QUOTE]
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