Moving pregnant cows

Jim Taylor · Post by **Jim Taylor** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:34 am

I am thinking of selling, amongst others, a pregnant cow. and would need to deliver her about 30 miles in my livestock trailer. She is due to calf in 4 weeks. Mrs T says "it's too late, Youll have to wait" What does the team think?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jim

ann · Post by **ann** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:20 pm

Hi Jim

new regulations that came into force in Jan 2007 state that an incalf cow or heifer must not be moved if it is over 90% of its gestation period and calves can not be moved before they are 10 days old
check the below link for more information

Ann

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh....a.pdf:)

Jim Taylor · Post by **Jim Taylor** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:28 pm

Brilliant.
Thanks Ann
Jim