Should I be worried?

[marsh]

I have a Shadybrook Centurion Shorthorn heifer that is bred to Jake's Proud Jazz that is at 290 days today.  I know she was AI'd because I never had  a bull with her.  Her udder is full and she has some swelling in the rear.  I know the longer she goes, the bigger the calf will be.  The heifer was around 85# at birth and I know JPJ is supposed to be a pretty easy calver.  How long should I let her go before I induce.  I keep telling myself that mother nature will take over, but with every passing day I get more concerned.  Thanks for any input.

 

[TMJ Show Cattle]

I would not hesitate to induce if she really is that far past due. I seldom let any thing go past 5 days over without at least a vet check...Good Luck and let us know as this should be a very good mating.

 

[oakbar]

If you absolutely, positively know that she is bred to the AI date you can certainly induce her now.  Are you sure that she was not exposed to a bull?? 

 

[marsh]

I am sure she was not with a bull.  I don't have a bull and no other herds close by.  She has looked ready for a week, but obviously has not done anything yet.  I don't like to induce, but in this case I think it may make some sense.  Thanks.

 

[GLZ]

What did you decide to do?

 

[Show Heifer]

I have had several JPJ calves....usually 4-8 days late.  BW's of 75-86 pounds. No pulls. Out of heifers.

 

[oakbar]

Had our last of 3 JPJ calves today.  They went 280, 282, and we induced one at 282 days because we had to be out of town.  Calves have all been right around 80 pounds-- we pulled one calf the induced calf, the other two were born unassisted.  2 bulls, one heifer all pretty much solid red.  Very vigorous calves and they look pretty good.

 

[marsh]

I did not induce and she had a bull calf today weighing 86#.  I was going to induce tomorrow.  She had it unassisted and the calf was up really quickly.  I have only had 2 other Shorthorn calves in the past, but this calf is really good.  I have had many good black calves and this calf is one of the best I have had as new born.  He is hairy, huge topped, good boned, big hooves,  big butted and has a long clean neck.  The cow is a Shadybrook Centurion out of the Rainbow Showflower cow that Dooling1 has discussed on this forum.  She is mostly red with a little white.  I thought I would get a mostly red calf, but he is all white.  I guess he got that from Rainbow Snowflower cow.  I don't know what people think if white steers, but I think this one is going to be a very good one.  I will post some picture of him in a few days.  Thank you for all of the advice.   

 

[shortyjock89]

Congrats!  Our Snowflower grandson is all white too! 

 

[oakbar]

Congratulations!!  It feels so good when the worrying is over!!

 

[OH Breeder]

I did not induce and she had a bull calf today weighing 86#.  I was going to induce tomorrow.  She had it unassisted and the calf was up really quickly.  I have only had 2 other Shorthorn calves in the past, but this calf is really good.  I have had many good black calves and this calf is one of the best I have had as new born.  He is hairy, huge topped, good boned, big hooves,  big butted and has a long clean neck.  The cow is a Shadybrook Centurion out of the Rainbow Showflower cow that Dooling1 has discussed on this forum.  She is mostly red with a little white.  I thought I would get a mostly red calf, but he is all white.  I guess he got that from Rainbow Snowflower cow.  I don't know what people think if white steers, but I think this one is going to be a very good one.  I will post some picture of him in a few days.  Thank you for all of the advice.   

There was a white steer that was fourth or fifth overall at the Ohio State Fair last year. IF they are good I don't think it matters too much color here. Or it hasn't.
Your cow is probably a roan and you didn't even know it and JP Jazz is a roan hence you got all white. I was able to see Snowflower, and she is sound as can be nice cow. Congrats on a healthy calf!

 

[linnettejane]

Had our last of 3 JPJ calves today.   They went 280, 282, and we induced one at 282 days because we had to be out of town.  Calves have all been right around 80 pounds-- we pulled one calf the induced calf, the other two were born unassisted.  2 bulls, one heifer all pretty much solid red.  Very vigorous calves and they look pretty good.

cant wait to see pics!!!

 

[shortdawg]

We had some pretty good luck with a White JPJ steer.