Dairy Cow Life Span

By Stephen219
  • Birth

    Birth

    Snowflake the Heifer was born weighing 80 pounds.
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    Growth

    Snowflake grows to maturity
  • Breeding (1)

    Breeding (1)

    Snowflake is bred.
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    Gestation/Pregnancy (1)

    Time when Snowflake is pregnant. Approximately 9 months.
  • Calving (1)

    Calving (1)

    Snowflake gives birth to her first calf and begins producing milk.
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    Lactation (1)

    Snowflake produces milk for approximately 305 days.
  • Breeding (2)

    Breeding (2)

    Snowflake is bred.
  • Period: to

    Gestation/Pregnancy (2)

    Time when Snowflake is pregnant. Approximately 9 months.
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    Dry Period (1)

    Snowflake stops producing milk and is given a rest for approximately 60 days.
  • Calving (2)

    Calving (2)

    Snowflake gives birth to her second calf and begins producing milk.
  • Period: to

    Lactation (2)

    Snowflake produces milk for approximately 305 days.
  • Breeding (3)

    Breeding (3)

    Snowflake is bred.
  • Period: to

    Gestation/Pregnancy (3)

    Time when Snowflake is pregnant. Approximately 9 months.
  • Period: to

    Dry Period (2)

    Snowflake stops producing milk and is given a rest for approximately 60 days.
  • Calving (3)

    Calving (3)

    Snowflake gives birth to her third calf and begins producing milk.