Udder prediction

[Hpacres440p]

This is a 4 1/2 year old Brangus cow, just calves yesterday with 3rd calf. As a heifer, she had the “pre-udder edema” along her midline, 2nd calf udder was good-sized, but this year she seems to have an over abundance. A)she’s probably done growing, so extra calories can go to milk production. B)tissues are pre-stretched. Is there any signs to watch for regarding udder structural integrity? Her heifer daughter had a good-sized udder for calving also. Calves won’t go hungry!
Last picture with calves is heifer daughter.

 

[MurraysMutts]

That udder doesn't look unacceptable to me. Swelling should go down after a few days. As long as the calf can do its thing, I wouldn't stress about it.

Wonder how much milk she is actually making?? Or if she's just post calving swelling.
May be enough for 2!

 

[Hpacres440p]

That udder doesn't look unacceptable to me. Swelling should go down after a few days. As long as the calf can do its thing, I wouldn't stress about it.

Wonder how much milk she is actually making?? Or if she's just post calving swelling.
May be enough for 2!

Up closer pictures-I totally expect the calf to start draining all 4 quarters by the next few days. Just curious how cows with heavier udders hold up over the years.

 

[MurraysMutts]

Calf needs to get busy!
The rear don't appear nursed. Hopefully they ain't plugged and the calf is actually getting milk. Does it have milky poo butt?

I've a couple that have large bags. Always have. They seem to be doing OK tho. I've actually sold sausage teats. The one I had to help last year. The issue wasn't her bag so much as those darn giant teats.

Maybe @Buck Randall or @farmerjan will drop by. I'm sure there's a few others be along shortly

 

[TCRanch]

Udder doesn't look too bad & neither do her teats. Calf should figure 'em out pretty soon. My girls with heavier udders have a lot of age on them and they're fine. It's the sausage teats that are worrisome, may have to help the calf latch on and end up as a cull able offense.

 

[alacowman1]

Up closer pictures-I totally expect the calf to start draining all 4 quarters by the next few days. Just curious how cows with heavier udders hold up over the years.

They'll hold up fine as long as the udder has a strong attachment to begin with ,and teats size .hers looks decent ...sounds like your worried a little to much..

 

[Redgully]

I only worry when the ligaments let go, if they go before ten years of age would cull her and any heifers retained from her.

 

[Hpacres440p]

Thanks much!

 

[Brute 23]

I don't know how her bag will turn out long term but what I like to do is put a note in my spreadsheet that says "watch udder" or what ever will jog your memory. It's a reminder to watch how she progresses and to keep it in mind when picking heifers.

 

[Hpacres440p]

I don't know how her bag will turn out long term but what I like to do is put a note in my spreadsheet that says "watch udder" or what ever will jog your memory. It's a reminder to watch how she progresses and to keep it in mind when picking heifers.

Having a camera on the phone is the best tool for comparisons-i found a pic from last year’s calf immediately after delivery. Definitely more volume this year. Calf is only nursing front two quarters at 2 days-peeing and colostrum poops so plumbing works. We’ll get her in an alley tomorrow and milk out the back quarters a bit , for relief and easier access if nothing else.

 

[Brute 23]

I don't sweat that stuff in the moment but I make plans to jet them at an opportune time or if it goes dry they are the first to go.

99% of the time if my gut says it will be a problem... it will be... at some point.