Complicated Sucking Issue

[LoveMoo11]

I have a little guy who has been sucking on one of the dry cows and has caused her to get mastitis in the quarter he has been sucking. Problem is, I can't just stick a weaning ring in him because I don't want him to stop sucking on his mom. I think the problem is, he was an orphan, then we had his new mom adopt him, which probably has confused him a little. So how can I get him to leave the dry cow alone and stay on his mom?

 

[Angus Cowman]

separate them

 

[larryshoat]

I think AC is right, separate them .

Larry

 

[dun]

That is the correct method, and the only one I can think of

 

[novatech]

That is the correct method, and the only one I can think of

Put a bra on the cow. :lol:

 

[larryshoat]

That is the correct method, and the only one I can think of

Put a bra on the cow. :lol:

Dang, just when you think you've thought of everything :lol2: .

Larry

 

[LoveMoo11]

well we only have six animals and one pasture, separating really isn't an option because we don't have the space. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

 

[dun]

If you can;t seperate them the only options are to get rid of the heifer or get rid of the calf

 

[jkwilson]

Since the heifer is dry, try rubbing something nast like Vick's on her teats to see if it keeps the calf off.

 

[Loch Valley Fold]

You could try spreading cow poop over the treats of the dry cow teats, the calf shouldn't bother the cow after that I do the same thing with the dairy calves if they start sucking navels

 

[grannysoo]

well we only have six animals and one pasture, separating really isn't an option because we don't have the space. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

A fence charger and a little hot wire can do wonders...