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Calf won't suck
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<blockquote data-quote="Cowdirt" data-source="post: 345471" data-attributes="member: 2609"><p>travlnusa, for lack of a better description, I just call this kind "dumb' calves. Some times it seems to be associated with a large calf and difficult birth. Occasionally one just comes along with no logical explanation. It's usually a matter of persistence on your part. Lot of work with the calf and momma to keep her udder in shape while the calf learns. I usually put some Karo syrup on my finger and let him see if he has a preference for that. Move the finger in and out to see if the sucking instinct can be increased. If the calf is otherwise healthy, I've never failed to eventually get one to nurse. Hope it works out for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cowdirt, post: 345471, member: 2609"] travlnusa, for lack of a better description, I just call this kind "dumb' calves. Some times it seems to be associated with a large calf and difficult birth. Occasionally one just comes along with no logical explanation. It's usually a matter of persistence on your part. Lot of work with the calf and momma to keep her udder in shape while the calf learns. I usually put some Karo syrup on my finger and let him see if he has a preference for that. Move the finger in and out to see if the sucking instinct can be increased. If the calf is otherwise healthy, I've never failed to eventually get one to nurse. Hope it works out for you. [/QUOTE]
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