Old Cows. Age of last calf?

[littlecowfl]

Here is a chance to brag!

For long time Dexter owners, or those that bought older cows, how old were they when they had their last calf?

How much longer did they live? Has anyone here had cows last into their twenties?

At what age do you think live cover was more effective than AI? In general I know the stats are better for live cover, but with older cows, there must be a bigger difference. Has anyone had an old cow carry an AI calf to term?

Thank you for entertaining me with responses (if you aren't too busy). Even down here in Florida, the weather looks bleak.

[kansasdexters]

Our oldest Dexter cow is Hillside Mornin Glory, ADCA No. 11993, currently bred for her 14th calf, and due in April 2017:

www.dextercattle.org/pedigreedb/ponyweb.cgi?horse=11993&HorseName=Hillside%20Mornin%20Glory&Page=1&Sort=0


Three of her calves have been AI-sired, the rest have been pasture breedings. She usually conceives on the first service, and she delivers and cares for every calf like a pro. She has been in our herd for the past 12 years.

[littlecowfl]

What a gem she is! Thanks for the info. Our oldest is going to be 12 and I was wondering about whether or not to try AI.

[poco]

Chautauqua Jody's calf is due in just over three weeks. She is an 18 year old chondro carrier, the calf is AI sired by Ace of Clove Brook.
This will be her last calf. While she is a happy little cow, the progressing pregnancy is tough on her. She'll live out her days here as an auntie to the weanling calves.
AI was our choice for her because our former bull was also a carrier.

[littlecowfl]

Wow! 18 years old is impressive.

[emsshamrock]

Our first cow, Twainland Jasmine lived to be 23 and gave us 19 calves. She lived out those last couple years as the herd matriarch and calf babysitter. Our current oldest cow, Shamrock Kate is 16 and still going strong!

[littlecowfl]

Wow, that is cool!