Longhorn cattle in general are known for ease of calving. It's very rare that a cow would be in need of help when calving. Fortunately on the farm we have only had one incident as such.

When a cow is getting ready to calve she usually looks very bloated and anxiously awaits the arrival of her new calf. She then secludes herself from the herd. The "tell tail" sign of a cow in labor is when she sticks her tail straight out and steadily walks across the ground. When you see this sign it's time to pull up a chair and watch a new life being brought into this world! It truly is a wonderful thing when a new calf arrives; so new and fresh and full of life. The proud new momma then begins to clean her calf tenderly; as this is the first step in bonding between the two. The calf immediately tries to stand up on it's own and when he finally does stand up on his uneasy legs, he begins to nurse his mother. A crucial part in calf survival. Within a few short days you can observe the calf learning how to run and jump and explore this vast new world. And you cannot help but smile when you see this miracle of life.

 

Kajun Queen- registered cow and her calf