Vet Explains 5 Station Check of Pregnant Cow

Want to know how to give your cow a proper health check at home? 🐄 In this video, I team up with qualified large-animal vet Eloise to walk through a safe, step-by-step cow health exam—covering body condition, rumen sounds, heart and lungs, udder checks, temperature, and more. These practical vet tips will help every farmer spot early warning signs of disease and keep livestock thriving. We cover the 5-station cow health exam every small farmer should know—plus when to call in a vet for professional help. 👨‍🌾 Perfect for small farms, regenerative agriculture, and anyone managing cattle. 🇦🇺 Filmed in Australia with vet Eloise. 👉 If you find this useful, hit subscribe to Farm Learning with Tim Thompson for more hands-on farm skills, fencing tips, and regenerative agriculture know-how. 📌 Related Videos: How to Use a Cattle Crush Safely Fencing for Cattle Management 📌 Follow for more practical farming tips: 🌐 Website: timthompson.ag 📲 Instagram: @farm_learning #cattlefarming #regenerativeagriculture #farmtips Check out new merchandise at shop.spreadshirt.com.au/midfourtiestim Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel    / @farmlearningtim   00:00 Introduction with vet Eloise 00:21 Safety first around cattle 02:23 Station 1: Back end & body condition scoring 04:21 Urine test & dipstick explained 06:20 Coat, skin, and reproductive signs 07:10 Station 2: Left side checks (rumen, heart, lungs) 09:51 How to listen for rumen contractions 12:18 Understanding pH and digestion 13:39 Station 3: Right side checks (intestines, displaced abomasum) 15:25 Identifying wounds & body condition from the side 15:55 Station 4: Head exam (eyes, nose, mouth, teeth) 19:45 How to safely open a cow’s mouth 21:47 Lymph nodes & signs of illness 22:00 Station 5: Back end again (pulse, vulva, udder, rectal exam) 25:25 How to take a cow’s temperature 27:01 Rectal exam explained 29:06 Key takeaways & closing remarks