Today was the start of a new farm learning experience for us! The boys and I wrangled Mimi into the stanchion to start her artificial insemination (AI) process. We started plenty early in case she wasn't cooperative. It went quicker than we thought it might, so we ended up having to put up a makeshift shade to keep her out of the sun.
Mimi was first checked via ultrasound to make sure she wasn't pregnant. I was a bit suspicious as she kept getting fatter and fatter, but she's not pregnant. Next she got a shot that will bring her into heat within the next few days. She was not a fan of the shot. Lastly, she got a patch over her tail that will change color if/when the other cows jump up on her. They usually jump on each other when they are in heat, so this patch saves me from having to watch them all day long!
Once she's ready to be bred, part two of this process will begin. Stay tuned! Can you spot the three spectators in the background??
