“How’s the vulva?” “How’s the size of the udder?” I don’t even have to ask my children on their way in from chores the whole question any more…I say, ”How’s the…” and I’m interrupted with the current status of our pregnant cow. Our cow is well past when we expected her to give birth so we’ve all started to grow impatient. Her vulva and udder has been the most talked about topic all week. Observing changes in a pregnant cow’s udder and vulva can give clues as to when birth is imminent. Shortly before birth, the teats fill and sometimes drip with colostrum, the important first milk for the calf. Also, the ligaments around the tail and vulva relax as calving nears. Thick mucous material emerging from the cow’s vulva can be another sign that she’s getting closer to labor. Well, I know you’re wondering… “How’s the vulva and udder right now?” It looks like we’ll have a calf in the next 12 hours. Stay reading…
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