How many calves can a cow have at once

A cow must give birth to produce milk. Cows usually have 1 calf per year. Cows make more milk than her calf will need. Average cows produce between 5 and 12 gallons of milk a day. Female calves are called heifers. Male calves are called bull calves when they are born. Three sisters are establishing their own Hereford stud near Tamworth. Cattle producers urge consumers to save ancient breed from extinction. Push to mass farm puffy pink seaweed that stops cows burping methane. More on:. Top Stories The net zero modelling's been released.

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She had four calves in followed by five calves in , then in , she gave birth to twins before producing another set of quins last month. A sixth calf died. Ger told the BBC the latest set of calves were now all doing fine. Binoculars are an option for excitable cattle.

The calf should normally be born within two hours of the appearance of the water bag. If the calf is not born within three hours of the appearance of the water bag, the heifer should be examined. If there is any doubt about the time of the appearance of the water bag, an examination should be carried out immediately.

The decision to give assistance should be based firstly on the position of the calf. If a hind leg is visible or if only one foreleg is presented, or if there is any other evidence of malpresentation of the calf, assistance should be given immediately. The calf's chance of survival is greater if assistance is given early.

If the position of the calf appears normal, with the head resting on the front legs, then the condition of the heifer should be considered. A heifer that has ceased straining and appears weak or exhausted should be assisted immediately.

If the heifer is straining vigorously, and the birth appears to be progressing normally, the heifer should be left alone for approximately one hour.

If there has been no real progress after the hour has elapsed, assistance may be required. A vet may be required to correct a difficult calving and to prescribe and administer any veterinary drugs required to assist with calf and heifer survival during and after calving. After a difficult birth, young cows in particular often desert their calves. It is wise to keep the cow and calf confined in a small area after assistance has been given.

They can then be watched and should not be allowed back with the main herd until the cow has accepted the calf and will allow it to suck. Sometimes it may be necessary to hold the cow in a crush or race and force her to allow the calf to drink for the first few days. Once they have calved successfully young cows are required to produce a good supply of milk and become pregnant again soon after.