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Old 04/14/11, 01:10 PM
 
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Question is this normal?
Our open Jersey cow has some discharge coming out of her that is red wine color. I realize they have discharge when they are in heat, but I've never seen it this color before. Is this normal?
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Old 04/14/11, 01:47 PM
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Has she been in heat lately ?? She may have an infection, maybe why she hasn`t rebred. > Marc
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Old 04/15/11, 08:51 AM
 
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She was in heat a few days ago.
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Old 04/15/11, 08:55 AM
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Most cows have what is called a bleed out after heat, if they don't get bred. It is a little bloody mucous.
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Old 04/15/11, 04:04 PM
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I agree with Linn. So yes, this is normal.
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Old 04/16/11, 02:22 PM
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Cows "bleed off" even if they do stick, it is bloody mucous only it will be darker then fresh blood.
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Good to know! Thanks all.
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