Symptoms of Calving in Cows
Calving is very important for heifers and cows. This is also the case for farm owners. Because a new calf is the most important element that ensures continuity in cattle farms.
Calving is very important for heifers and cows. This is also the case for farm owners. Because a new calf is the most important element that ensures continuity in cattle farms. Calving means that the farm will have a calf like itself in the future, as well as milk and meat production. So all farms want cows to calve once a year. However, this may not be possible if estrus monitoring is not done. However, the intervention to the cow during calving is of great importance. If an incorrect or untimely intervention is made to the cow during labor, problems in the uterus can further delay the pregnancy. As such, the issue of a calving cow is always a cause for concern. Signs of calving or whether there is a calving sensor for this is also among the most frequently asked questions. Everything you wonder about the subject is in this article.
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What are the Calving Symptoms in Cows?
Rapidly Growing Breast
Although this is a somewhat misleading symptom, it is impossible not to see that the breasts become fuller or even upright at a certain angle as the calving approaches. It is even possible to see leaks in the udders if your cow’s milk yield is high.
Swelling in the Genital Area
This condition, known as a relaxed vulva, is one of the clear symptoms. This symptom, which is seen a few weeks before calving, may become bouncing when the animal walks as the calving approaches.
Disappearing Pelvic Bone (Pelvic Ligaments)
Although it may seem confusing from its name, it is quite simple to understand. If the cow’s tail is higher than normal, it means that the pelvic ligaments have softened for calving.
Chara (Mucus) Discharge
A calving cow secretes a salivary discharge from its vagina a week or two before calving.
Restlessness and Strange Behavior
If you follow your cow’s daily behavior, you can easily spot the difference as the calving approaches. Isolating oneself from the herd, acting calmer but different than usual, can be seen in the last week.
If It Had a Calving Sensor and Notified You Before Calving..
We know how difficult it is to monitor all these signs in a crowded herd. For this, we have developed a brand new calving sensor. This sensor is placed in the cow’s vagina and sends a notification to your phone when the calving is approaching. MilkingCloud PartuSense, which was completed after a long R&D process, will be on sale very soon. Click for detailed information.
