This is how old is old enough

[Hexe]

Hi,
This is a follow-up on my question on wether or not I should worry about a four-month old heifer-calf going into heat. The answer is a "OH YEAH!". I've just been very suspicous (spelling?) and kept watching. Well, this morning it was obvious and I'm hoping I seperated her from the bull in time. Just in case you'd like to know what kind of cattle: the calf in question is a 3/4 Dexter, 1/4 Angus, the Bull is Dexter.
I will have the Vet check the cows for pregnancy when appropriate. Should I call him now to ask about if/what to do about the calf?

Originally Posted by Hexe

Hi,
This is a follow-up on my question on wether or not I should worry about a four-month old heifer-calf going into heat. The answer is a "OH YEAH!". I've just been very suspicous (spelling?) and kept watching. Well, this morning it was obvious and I'm hoping I seperated her from the bull in time. Just in case you'd like to know what kind of cattle: the calf in question is a 3/4 Dexter, 1/4 Angus, the Bull is Dexter.
I will have the Vet check the cows for pregnancy when appropriate. Should I call him now to ask about if/what to do about the calf?

Just to be on the safe side, you might want to give her a shot of Lutalyse/Estrumate to abort her if she did breed. If you do it in the right timeframe, it should cause her no problems, and she will just cycle again. I believe you have to wait at least a week, but give your vet a call, he will know better than I.

Randi