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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 110688" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>Generally, if the one being jumped is not standing - it means two things. Either the one being jumped is coming in and not quite in yet - OR - the one jumping is the one coming in. There are other signs. The vulva will swell & look "shiney", there is usually clear discharge, they look "perky", bawl a lot, walk fenceline.</p><p>If she ran with the bull Jan thru May 8 - that was PLENTY of time for her to be bred, IF she was cycling. If she is small, maybe this is her first heat. Depends on what breed she is & how much she weighs. A British breed heifer will start cycling maybe around 500#??? continental 500-600#?? This varies a great deal so I really hate to put a figure on it. But maturity can be delayed a lot with lack of normal growth.</p><p>If she is grown out well, maybe she was pregnant & lost it. </p><p>Anyway, at two years old, she should already be nursing a calf.</p><p>I would have her palpated by a vet. He will let you know if she is pregnant, and if not, if she is sexually matured enough to breed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 110688, member: 968"] Generally, if the one being jumped is not standing - it means two things. Either the one being jumped is coming in and not quite in yet - OR - the one jumping is the one coming in. There are other signs. The vulva will swell & look "shiney", there is usually clear discharge, they look "perky", bawl a lot, walk fenceline. If she ran with the bull Jan thru May 8 - that was PLENTY of time for her to be bred, IF she was cycling. If she is small, maybe this is her first heat. Depends on what breed she is & how much she weighs. A British breed heifer will start cycling maybe around 500#??? continental 500-600#?? This varies a great deal so I really hate to put a figure on it. But maturity can be delayed a lot with lack of normal growth. If she is grown out well, maybe she was pregnant & lost it. Anyway, at two years old, she should already be nursing a calf. I would have her palpated by a vet. He will let you know if she is pregnant, and if not, if she is sexually matured enough to breed. [/QUOTE]
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