Another cow question

[Sabrina67]

Sorry to ask so many questions. But what does early bred mean? Does it probably mean first three months?
We have always had various animals but never a milk cow. We had them while I was growing up, but then you don't care about that part . lol
Thanks again for all the help. And thanks from the cow too...she is VERY thankful for this board.

[gone-a-milkin]

Yes, it means first trimester. Also called, "short bred". I hope she IS already bred back for you!

[Sabrina67]

Me too...you know how people at an auction can be sometimes. She came from a dairy the week before so it is possible she is bred. I really hope so. She has one quarter that IS dry. I imagine that is why the dairy got rid of her. But that will be all the milk we need out of the other three..lol
I am really thinking all the stress has her trying to dry up , if she does it will be ok. She is the sweetest thing. Already when I am milking her she turns and looks at me and tries to lick me...silly cow.
But man does she have a long tail. A long swishy tail....a long hard swishy tail....but a cute tail.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Sabrina67

But man does she have a long tail. A long swishy tail....a long hard swishy tail....but a cute tail.

That is why the end hairs on the tail are called the "Switch".

I also wouldn't dry a cow off knowing for sure if she is/isn't pregnant.
Nine (plus!) months is a looooong time to feed a dry cow.
(Don't ask how I know that one! Part of my years ago "cow newbie" learnin'-the-hard-way experience.......)

Hate to see others make the same mistake....it can be an "expensive" (and frustrating!!!!) lesson!

[topside1]

What town do you live near in TN...?

[Sabrina67]

Buchanan TN. Close to the Post Office. 20 miles from anywhere .LOL

[ozark_jewels]

Originally Posted by Sabrina67

She is the sweetest thing. Already when I am milking her she turns and looks at me and tries to lick me...silly cow.

Our old Blossom would do this every milking for about a month after she calved. But instead of trying to lick me she would snuffle and huff and try to suck me up her huge nostrils......was a bit scary the first few times.