Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cattle 🐄 Rectal palpation is one of the most common ways vets check if a cow is pregnant. By carefully feeling the uterus through the rectal wall, different stages of pregnancy can be detected: 🔹 Early pregnancy (30–60 days): The uterus begins to drop into the pelvic cavity and feels slightly enlarged. One uterine horn may be more fluid-filled than the other. 🔹 Mid-pregnancy (60–120 days): The fetus and placentomes (cotyledons) can be felt, and the uterus is more clearl