Track Calving Ease. Cull Problem Bulls & Heifers.
Score calving difficulty (1-5) at birth. See which bulls cause problems. Which cows need help every year. Make culling decisions with data.
Questions? Email: pavan@cattleos.com
Calving Problems Cost Money
The Problem
- ✗Don't track which bulls cause calving problems
- ✗Same heifers need help every year
- ✗Dystocia causes calf death loss
- ✗Pulling calves costs time and money
- ✗Can't prove calving ease to buyers
The CattleOS Solution
- Score every calving (unassisted to extreme difficulty)
- See average calving ease by bull
- Identify cows with repeated problems
- Calving ease EPDs matched to reality
- Reports for bull sales and genetic decisions
"We culled one bull after seeing his calving ease data. Paid for CattleOS 3 times over in reduced calf loss and vet bills."
Mike T.
Registered Simmental, Iowa - 185 cows
How It Works
Calving Ease Scores
1=Unassisted, 2=Easy pull, 3=Hard pull, 4=Mechanical pull, 5=C-section. Score every calf. Track by bull, cow, and year.
Bull Performance
Which bulls throw big calves? Which cause pulling? Average ease score per bull. Cull bulls causing problems.
Heifer Selection
First-calf heifers with difficulty often have problems again. Identify and cull before you breed them back.
Common Questions
How do I score calving ease?
Use a 1-5 scale: 1=No assistance, 2=Easy pull by hand, 3=Mechanical pull or hard pull, 4=Mechanical with difficulty, 5=C-section or fetotomy. CattleOS records score with each calf.
Can I see which bulls have the worst calving ease?
Yes. View all bulls ranked by average calving ease score. See birth weights and ease scores for all offspring. Make bull selection decisions with data.
What if I use AI (artificial insemination)?
Perfect. Enter sire for each calf (AI or natural service). Track calving ease by sire regardless of breeding method. Prove or disprove EPDs.