The hereford heifer has been in labor all afternoon, about five hours now.
The amniotic sac bubble has been showing for about two hours.
There are two feet. I have felt up to the knees and believe them to both be front feet, but I am dissatisfied with the position of the one on top, which appears sideways.
I have also seen the tongue.
This is not like kidding out goats! I have tried pulling the front feet further out as she pushes, but she and I together can make no progress.
Is it normal for a cow to labor this long?
I'm a nervous wreck.
mary
The amniotic sac bubble has been showing for about two hours.
There are two feet. I have felt up to the knees and believe them to both be front feet, but I am dissatisfied with the position of the one on top, which appears sideways.
I have also seen the tongue.
This is not like kidding out goats! I have tried pulling the front feet further out as she pushes, but she and I together can make no progress.
Is it normal for a cow to labor this long?
I'm a nervous wreck.
mary