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The Ninth Month Story. Downloaded off National Website Author Unknown. Modified by the GA Agriculture Education Curriculum July 2002. The Bovine Reproductive Tract. Uterine Horns. Ovary. Cervix. Vagina. Importance of Heat Detection. Cow stands to be mounted for another .
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The Ninth Month Story Downloaded off National Website Author Unknown Modified by the GA Agriculture Education Curriculum July 2002
Uterine Horns Ovary Cervix Vagina
Importance of Heat Detection Cow stands to be mounted for another
ArtificialInsemination Inseminate 12 hours after standing heat.
CL (Corpus Luteum) • The CL takes the place of the follicle • Produces the hormone progesterone
Fetus: 30 Days- 1 Month • 2/5”- pea sized • Head and limb buds recognizable • Placenta not attached
Fetus: 60 Days – 2 Monthscont. • 6-7.5 cm • 21/2-3 in • Claw buds and small scrotum, recognizable palate, sternum closed, placenta attached, and lens sized cotyledons present
13-17 cm 5-61/2 in Rat size Fine hair on eyebrows Claws developed Yellow-colored epithelial Plaques present on amnion Horn pits present Fetus: 90 Days- 3 Months
12.5-18cm 5-7in Small cat size Fine hair on eyebrow Claws develop Horn pits Fetus: 120 Days
18-23 cm 7-9 in Large cat size Hair on eyebrow and lips Fetus: 150 Days
40-60 cm (15-24 in) Hair on inside of the ear, around the horn pits tip of tail, & muzzle Fetus: 180 Days
55-75 cm (22-30 in) Long hair on tip of tail Hair on the metatarsal, metacarpal and phalangeal region Fetus: 210 Days
60-85 cm ( 24-34 in) Fine short hair all over the body Incisor teeth not erupted Fetus: 240 Days
70-100 cm (28-40 in) Hair coat complete Incisor teeth erupted Fetus: 270 Days
Gestation Period 280 Days
First Sign of Birth • First sign of birth is indicated by the presence of a waterbag
First Sign of Calf • The first sign of the calf should be the hooves