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Post by littlecowfl on Mar 13, 2017 7:25:49 GMT -5
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.
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Post by kansasdexters on Mar 13, 2017 19:51:47 GMT -5
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Post by littlecowfl on Mar 14, 2017 3:51:08 GMT -5
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.
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poco
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Post by poco on Mar 14, 2017 7:52:29 GMT -5
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.
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Post by littlecowfl on Mar 14, 2017 16:50:56 GMT -5
Wow! 18 years old is impressive.
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Post by emsshamrock on Mar 23, 2017 17:50:13 GMT -5
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!
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Post by littlecowfl on Mar 24, 2017 4:21:28 GMT -5
Wow, that is cool!
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