Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Animal Life > Mammals > Land Mammals > Cows and Cattle > Cattle Reproduction > How long on average is the anestrus period after calving for cows or heifers?

How long on average is the anestrus period after calving for cows or heifers?

In: Cattle Reproduction [Edit categories]

Answer:

The anestrous period for a cow or heifer after calving is 45 to 60 days, but can range between 25 to 80+ days.

Contributor:

Wildrosebeef

First answer by Wildrosebeef. Last edit by Wildrosebeef. Contributor trust: 539 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Sources and related links: [Edit]

	How much does it cost to start a dairy farm?	Answer it!
	Do cows need help to calf?	Answer it!
	How long do bobby calves need to be bottle fed?	Answer it!
	What is the literary term for the wolves howled at the cows in town?	Answer it!
	What is a calf symbolize?	Answer it!

How long is the gestation period for a cow or heifer?
On average, the gestation period or length-of-pregnancy of a cow is 285 days long. This is similar to the pregnancy period of a woman, which is closer to around 9 months or ~260 days. However, actual...
How long is a cow a heifer?
A cow is a mature female bovine that has had a calf. She was a heifer before she had her first or second calf.
How long is the ovulation period in cows?
21 days
How long is an average cow?
About 5 to 6 feet from head to tail.
How long is the average period?
It depends..... around 7-10 days