cows calving -- for newbies -- pictures

[Stepbystep]

Great Pictures. Thanks

Just learning so please forgive question if it seems simple, but when you cow is expecting do you hand around to make sure there are no problems?

I am in Texas and have noticed many Free range cattle running on property with no haouse on it. I am curious because I would like to get into cattle but would like to learn first, instead of at the risk to the cattle's health.

[IluvABbeef]

Stepbystep, I've never heard of this being done, and I believe it's something that no producer on here does. It's really not worth the time to be doing that anyway because it's better off to be out checking cows once or twice a day to see if there are any problems or not. And if you do find a cow that is having trouble, it's only then that you glove up and go in to see what the matter is.

In your part of the country, conditions are often right enough for cows to be calving without a shed. It's much different if you're calving in the middle of January in Canada. If you're calving on May in Canada you don't need a shed either.

[Dreamfarm]

These are incredible pictures. It sure helps to have something to look at. Helps the understanding curve.

[banekar]

Great pictures!

[dieselbeef]

im in here

[Mother73]

and how funny that I get through the pictures without batting an eye. seen a lot of animals give birth. but was suddenly struck dumb when thinking about smell. thinking I might need some vicks if I am close enough to get a whiff.

[dieselbeef]

if ya gotta go get that afterbirth a week or so later the vicks wont help..its god awful

[Crazy Farmgirl]

In find it's like fish and relatives....they all stink after 3 days!

[Mother73]

Nice guys! Just what I need, a good dose of "stench" paranoia. But, thanks for the warning.

[dieselbeef]

its dead stuff..it dont smell good

[glacierridge]

Smells good to my brother's moron of a dog. He's disgusting when it comes to it. He's already dragged out after birth that was frozen in a pile of poop for months until it thawed.
Yuck!!!!
He will find it if it's around, he's a digger for it too.

Tried to stop him, can't be broke.

You just make sure he don't lick you. Bleh!!!!

[CKC1586]

Hi milkmaid

Can I use one of your pictures for an article in the Georgia Cattlemen's magazine?

Dr. Lee

Oh oh, Milkmaid could be famous, does she need to get a bigger hat? .

Dr. Lee, you may have better luck getting a response from her by sending her a "private message", if you haven't already. This is a pretty old posting that never moves from the top..... She's posted some great and very helpful stuff that is now a permanent fixture on CT.

Alan

Yes, busy gal. She is in Vet school.

[OwnedByTheCow]

What time of year would be best for calving?

[Kathie in Thorp]

What time of year would be best for calving?

Depends on where you are, seasons, temps, etc. Then, if you are selling calves, when is the best time to sell in your market.

[Gerard Dawn]

Thanks for this information.