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<blockquote data-quote="backhoeboogie" data-source="post: 823742" data-attributes="member: 3162"><p>Some calves are weaker than others. The fact that it showed your husband it had strength is a good sign. My guess is that it will be okay if the cow is getting plenty of nutrition and mineral. </p><p></p><p>I would not bottle feed it provided the cow is letting it nurse as bottle feeding can affect its scent. Usually a bottle or two is okay but it is a risk. Cows having had their first calve can have sensitive teats. </p><p></p><p>With all calves, verify beyond doubt when they nurse they get colostrum as soon as practical. Seeing them try to nurse is not a sure thing. Many times they will only hit one or two teats initially. If you don't see it hooked up for certain, check to see if the teats have shrunk some or if two or so are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="backhoeboogie, post: 823742, member: 3162"] Some calves are weaker than others. The fact that it showed your husband it had strength is a good sign. My guess is that it will be okay if the cow is getting plenty of nutrition and mineral. I would not bottle feed it provided the cow is letting it nurse as bottle feeding can affect its scent. Usually a bottle or two is okay but it is a risk. Cows having had their first calve can have sensitive teats. With all calves, verify beyond doubt when they nurse they get colostrum as soon as practical. Seeing them try to nurse is not a sure thing. Many times they will only hit one or two teats initially. If you don't see it hooked up for certain, check to see if the teats have shrunk some or if two or so are. [/QUOTE]
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