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My pregnant cow isn't eating and breathing fast. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Hlo sir I have cow and she is pregnant near about 9 months and she not eating proper way and always taking fast breath what should I do ??

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 1st, 2019

283 days is the typical gestation length for a cow, so if she is close to her due date and off her feed it may be that she is going into labor. You may notice strange behavior, swelling of the vulva, an increased amount of milk in her udders, and the beginning of discharge. However, if she seems in great distress, doesn't go into labor and produce a calf, or seems to be in labor and can't pass the calf, it would be best to seek veterinary care in person immediately as the calf may be stuck and need to be pulled, or there may be an underlying illness causing issue.

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