Killing incalf cows

epfff

Have bunch of cull cows with calls still running with that I planned introducing to meal soon wean calf kill at Xmas on a out farm

I don't herd that often and Neighbours bull has come in for visit at least twice

So basically question is how far gone in calf is it ok to kill cows

stretch film

epfff wrote: »

Have bunch of cull cows with calls still running with that I planned introducing to meal soon wean calf kill at Xmas on a out farm

I don't herd that often and Neighbours bull has come in for visit at least twice

So basically question is how far gone in calf is it ok to kill cows

If u estrumate the cows they wont hold in calf .
That said a pregnant cow is more inclined to dry up quicker imo so u could time the shot post weaning/ drying up to get that benefit.
Next job is to keep that bull out

epfff

stretch film wrote: »

If u estrumate the cows they wont hold in calf .
That said a pregnant cow is more inclined to dry up quicker imo so u could time the shot post weaning/ drying up to get that benefit.
Next job is to keep that bull out

Tnx
I would prefer not to estrumate as it's costly and I find it knocks stock for a bit
I do know cows will thrive better for while with no bulling etc but how long

As for keeping the bull out very hard when it's away from home you can't shout too loud
I do know if it was the other way it would be end of world stuff

Willfarman

Calf makes very little differ to how cow kills up to 6 weeks or a month of calving.