- An internal prolonged estrus appears in 10 % of cows.
- The external symptoms of estrus are normal.
- History of poor conception rates accompanied by prolonged estrus may indicate that delayed ovulation takes place or that the follicle fails to ovulate.
- Rectally, there is no ovulation within the normal time (10 –18 hours after end of heat).
- Ovulation occurs 24 –72 hours after heat and about 50% of cows give normal ova.
- Conception after mating or A.I. is reduced due to:
- The animal shows signs of repeated breeding.
Treatment:
-- Apply a second insemination 72 h after heat.
-- Inject LH 5000 IU or GnRH (100 µg) for cattle at the time of AI or up to six hours beforehand
- Don't try to squeeze the G F.