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Calf will not drink!
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<blockquote data-quote="Linda" data-source="post: 136172" data-attributes="member: 50"><p>I don't have an answer for you. I just recall reading that certain types of head/jaw deformities often go along with a cleft palate. I would have a veterinarian do a quick exam if you think the calf does have a cleft palate. There are varying degrees of cleft palate. Some totally divide the palate and extend up into the nose. Others are just a slightly open palate the animal tolerates relatively well. A vet could advise you as to degree and prognosis. My thinking is having your finger or a nipple in her mouth might actually be sealing off the cleft and allowing her to drink more easily - if she does, in fact, have a cleft palate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Linda, post: 136172, member: 50"] I don't have an answer for you. I just recall reading that certain types of head/jaw deformities often go along with a cleft palate. I would have a veterinarian do a quick exam if you think the calf does have a cleft palate. There are varying degrees of cleft palate. Some totally divide the palate and extend up into the nose. Others are just a slightly open palate the animal tolerates relatively well. A vet could advise you as to degree and prognosis. My thinking is having your finger or a nipple in her mouth might actually be sealing off the cleft and allowing her to drink more easily - if she does, in fact, have a cleft palate. [/QUOTE]
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