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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 641401" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>Not exactly sure if you are asking about the mother's big udder or the calfs lethargy?</p><p></p><p>The big udder/teats will not improve, you will need to get rid of mum (once she has weaned this calf) unless you want to fiddle with the calves every year. The calf may well have the same issues when she gets older ... but if mum is an older cow who has had previous calves before with no problems, I see no reason why this calf shouldnt be kept as a breeder. Just cull her when her udder becomes a problem. </p><p></p><p>The calf's lethargy - more than likely is either lack of feed (milk) or a medical problem - infection etc which should be treatable with medication.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 641401, member: 3195"] Not exactly sure if you are asking about the mother's big udder or the calfs lethargy? The big udder/teats will not improve, you will need to get rid of mum (once she has weaned this calf) unless you want to fiddle with the calves every year. The calf may well have the same issues when she gets older ... but if mum is an older cow who has had previous calves before with no problems, I see no reason why this calf shouldnt be kept as a breeder. Just cull her when her udder becomes a problem. The calf's lethargy - more than likely is either lack of feed (milk) or a medical problem - infection etc which should be treatable with medication. [/QUOTE]
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