Cows in heat, 2 questions- HELP please

[Dirtslinger]

I thought 2 of the brand new cows were bred but seems not the case. They are mooing the direction of my neighbors cattle- likely a bull over there. That's BAD! I have only electric fencing, with no permanent perimeter yet.

(1)How long until their restlessness leaves?

And they are learning about the grain bucket, and usually come running. But as of today have no interest unless I put their head in it. Second they are done, back to looking toward the possible bull over there....
(2)So... if the escape into the neighboring field- how on earth do you bring them home? Of course they aren't halter broke. I'm really concerned, as I should be!

Thanks for any and all tips.

[JKB07]

It does not sound like they are in heat.... are they mounting each other? Most likely they just want to be with your neighbors herd. As for them getting out and you getting them back. Best thing you could do is put up a better fence. Most neighbors wont take kindley to other peoples cattle coming over and eating up their pasture....


JKB

[Dirtslinger]

Yes, actually they are mounting each other.

[Dirtslinger]

They're mooing at 2:30 AM... Well one in particular. I just threw in some grain hoping that'd fill some of her "void". Keep her busy, maybe she'll stop longing for a date soon?

[topside1]

Sounds like you need an AI tech to visit your cow...Is her vulva swollen? Discharge? Even if you & your cow's are off in timing. At least you would have a chance to meet and greet your local tech. He or she would then be able to offer up more heat detection advice. My local tech only charges $25 for the visit and $15 for the straw. So even if your to late, or just wrong, the learning experience is not to costly...TJ

[matt_man]

If you are going to AI, it should be done this morning. They should be over the bellowing, mounting by this morning as well. Their standing heat, when they are most annoying, only lasts about 12 hours.

Rachel

[Dirtslinger]

Thank you thank you. There is no AI tech in the region (bush). I do have a bought bull coming in fall for that reason, of course perimeter fencing will be complete with his addition.
The extra grain last night really shut them (particularly 'her') up and I'll do that before I leave for work this morning in hopes that helps keep her semi-relaxed till I can get home again.

[Dirtslinger]

And I did see the loud girl lift her tail yesterday as if to urinate, and a clear glob looked to have dropped out. I may have seen wrong as I just caught it for a moment but that's my only assessment till light really comes up.

[topside1]

Most large animal Vets also AI....At least in my area...just thought I'd mention. Sure would be cheaper than owning a bull....but that's me.

[~Tomboy~]

Were the cows purchased as guaranteed bred or just exposed to the bull?
Have you tried calling the breeder and asking if they can help you out in any way?

[matt_man]

If I remember correctly when he purchased, they had 1 mo old calves on side and was told they were already bred back?? This could have been somebody else. It is possible they were bred by the bull but since being soon after calving, they might not have taken.

Rachel

[mtman]

most times they breed about 3 months after calfing 1 month is kinda fast
thats why they calf about 1 x a year 3 months to get cought and 9 for carrying

[Dirtslinger]

These cows were exposed to the bull, but no claim was made that they were bred. I guess I did assume they'd take.
We don't have a local vet. Well the small animal vet 2 towns over won't look at livestock, I've tried! There is one a two hour drive from here and that is always an option.
Thanks everyone! They have settled in again, I guess it really is a very short period when they're wound up!

[~Tomboy~]

Glad to hear things have settled down. Just a heads up, if their breeding didn't take, you will have the same bellowing and mounting during each cycle, until they are bred.