Advice on getting Started with Cattle

Reindeermama

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Hey, I am not sure where to post this, and hope you guys don't mind me putting it on here. We are leasing 2 pastures to a couple. One of their pregnant cow has the sac coming out, and there is something dripping out. I saw this on Monday. They said that they had noticed that weekend. I have never seen it take that long, and I suggested they get a vet to come and take a look. They haven't. Looked at her today, still the same. Maybe, I am overreacting. Is it okay for it to go on this long? I know a little, but not that much. I am still learning. Help please. I am afraid that calf is going to be stillborn, or the mother is going to die. I have contacted them again. The bull they have is what I would call big boned. I don't know if that is the correct term. I wish I could help that poor mama.
 

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It appears to be the amniotic sack.
 
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More than likely the cow can't have the calf, the calf is already dead, and the cow will die within days as the dead calf decomposes within her. She needs a vet immediately, and if the owners won't call one, I'd call one yourself, after I called the humane society. GET ON IT!! There isn't much time left.
 

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Yes. Thanks that is what my husband and I decided to do.
 

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Maybe she's had the calf off somewhere, and she just didn't clean out afterwards.
Still would need a vet look at her tho.
 

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Just putting it out there but of all the cows I've eaten jersey was hands down the best!
 

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Wow, was lucky. Both calf and momma fine. The calf was big. I thought for sure it would be dead. When this lease is over, no more leasing. I will get a picture of calf and post it when I can. Right now momma is very protective.
 
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