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<blockquote data-quote="darcelina4" data-source="post: 1806150" data-attributes="member: 27059"><p>I would say she is closer to 9 to 10 months. Looks in good condition. You are a very long time away from deciding how many calves she CAN raise. First off, hope she is breedable as you got her from an auction and she may be a free martin. Once she calves, you need to see how much she is able to produce. first lactation will be lower than subsequent lactations. Then, will take extra calves? We us ours to graft extra calves. One of ours was a small jersey and she raised 2 nice calves for 6 months, then one calf for 4 months. Another jersey was a much higher producer. She raised 4 heifers 4 months then a high charolais calf for 6 months. It is much better to get 2 fat ass calves then 3 runts so do not over stress her with too many calves. If they do not have enough milk for the calves, the babies will tear up her udder trying to get enough milk. Also, be prepared to give her plenty of extra feed when she has extra calves as that much lactating in very calorie intensive. Also, be prepared as every calving for the chance at milk fever so have calcium on hand. We have found giving CMPK boluses at calving and 12 hours later really helps, Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="darcelina4, post: 1806150, member: 27059"] I would say she is closer to 9 to 10 months. Looks in good condition. You are a very long time away from deciding how many calves she CAN raise. First off, hope she is breedable as you got her from an auction and she may be a free martin. Once she calves, you need to see how much she is able to produce. first lactation will be lower than subsequent lactations. Then, will take extra calves? We us ours to graft extra calves. One of ours was a small jersey and she raised 2 nice calves for 6 months, then one calf for 4 months. Another jersey was a much higher producer. She raised 4 heifers 4 months then a high charolais calf for 6 months. It is much better to get 2 fat ass calves then 3 runts so do not over stress her with too many calves. If they do not have enough milk for the calves, the babies will tear up her udder trying to get enough milk. Also, be prepared to give her plenty of extra feed when she has extra calves as that much lactating in very calorie intensive. Also, be prepared as every calving for the chance at milk fever so have calcium on hand. We have found giving CMPK boluses at calving and 12 hours later really helps, Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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