2007-10-26 08:58:15 · 9 answers · asked by Bug 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
First time mother.
Udder is developed.
Date due 10-23-07
Big pasture she could've freshened on - thinking maybe we just can't find the calf or she didn't have it yet.
2007-10-26 09:09:25 · update #1
You can tell by looking at the hind end of a cow when she is about to calve. Her vulva will be swollen up. This is called springing and a cow can spring for several weeks before she gives birth. Her bag will also start to fill with milk. If she has given birth, but her calf hasn't sucked, her bag will get really really full to the point that it looks horribly painful. If you don't see her calf around, it is probably dead. Her milk will eventually dry up. If she is a first calf heifer, she just may not know what's going on and abandon her calf. If you find a newborn calf without a mama you can try to pair them up, though it's sometimes hard to get a cow to claim a calf. Good luck!
2007-10-30 07:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by cmdynamitefreckles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she still look pregnant?
The udder really isn't a good way to tell since the udder is tight, full and shiny prior to calving. And they usually eat the placenta.
If she has calved anytime recent, she would still have a discharge. Is she calling and looking for her calf?
If she calved and the calf is still alive..she would be with it.
2007-10-26 10:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let her out and she should go to the calf in the morning, if she has already given birth.
The other way is to push a well soaped hand and arm up inside her anus and you should be able to feel the calf through the intestinal wall
2007-10-26 10:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the calf would be standing next to her...
You could also stick your arm inside the cow and see if you can feel the calf.
2007-10-26 09:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by pixy_stix 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No their teets must be inspired to create milk or they're given hormones. Dairy cows are often dealt with very, very nicely by way of fact the greater beneficial they're dealt with, the greater milk they produce. Dairy farmers will spend hours speaking to their cows. they are going to placed classical song on in the barn for the cows on the stunning decibel point. they often get masages. They comprehend a mad cow won't make milk. they % ol' Bessie to supply by way of fact inspite of each and every little thing the key's the circulate of money. Their little "funds cows" won't produce lots in the event that they're abused.
2016-10-02 21:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by ghil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see the calf. Did you mean if she had previous to this pregnancy had a calf?
2007-10-26 09:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are only looking for outward signs, and she is not a breed especially for milking, look at her udder, it will be fully developed and not small and full of milk. If she has never had a calf, her udder will be small and look underdeveloped.
2007-10-26 09:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by hiba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about calling a vet? I hear that they are pretty good with animals. Also, if the placenta is hanging out of the cow. It usually drops out after a few days.
2007-10-26 09:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by Slow Hand 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's not pregnant anymore
2007-10-26 09:06:11 · answer #9 · answered by Doctor Foo 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋