So sad anyone can see the poor babies were starving. Why didn't you get help from someone knowledgeable about milk replacer and a proper diet. Hopefully the buyer feed them.
A sick animal deserves to be treated what ever it takes to help bring it back to good health. After all this heifer probably went through hell trying to have the calf. Do what is right.
You should look for a new vet or an outlet for meds sooner than later, from experience when dealing w/ livestock it is better to have supplies on hand at all times, you never know what is coming around the corner. Do your research, good luck
I miss spoke earlier, I meant to say for calves that won't nurse or having trouble getting started. There are many opinions, some work and some do not. Don't be so testy!!
1st wash cows udder very good, it may look clean, but isn't. Get the calf up there and stick the tit in his mouth and work his jaws easy hopefully he will get the idea. Give him a shot of selenium. Don't give up, good luck
Why in the world would you go on vacation and leave your animals with an idiot to fend for them, is a vacation more important than caring for your animals?