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Heat detection

Mohammad Rafiei

Iran, Islamic Republic of

July 5th 2011

what are the secondary sign of heat?

Bartele Verbeek

Netherlands

Standing heat is the most reliable sign of being in heat but there is more to look for.

July 6th 2011

Secondary heat signs include:
Riding of other cows.
Roughened hair, or hair rubbed off, on the tailhead.
Cows in heat may follow others, stand close and sniff, nuzzle and lick the back or rump of others.
Cows in heat or near onset of heat tend to group together.
Cows generally are more nervous than usual, and may bawl considerably, pace the fence and generally are more restless.
Another good indicator is stringy, clear (egg white appearance) mucus hanging from the vulva opening or smeared on the tail or buttocks.
The vulva lips will look moist and slightly swollen. Further, the hairs of a cow in heat tend to be wet and matted and smeared by tail and rubbing activity.
Bloody mucus, can be observed between the second and fourth days following heat. This is not a sign of heat, but indicates the animal was in heat several days ago. Observe closely for the next heat cycle in about 15 to 20 days.
For more information on heat detection click on the next link:
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=717

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