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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1707376" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>You know your cows - trust your gut. Which, I suspect is why you posted in the first place; something doesn't feel right. I agree the front teats look smaller, but that doesn't necessarily mean the calf has nursed. Or it possibly has, but something else is wrong. I've had calves that have been stepped on, foot rot, pneumonia, scours & navel ill that are still nursing, but mama's keeping them away from the herd/hidden.</p><p></p><p>Yup, try camping out & watch her - from a distance. Cattle are prey animals. So, even if they're practically pets, their instinct is to protect themselves/their calves. I'd be careful trying to flush out a calf with a dog unless it's a trained stock/cattle dog, but something to consider. And, at this point, I wouldn't worry about spooking a calf. At least you would have found it & can always get it back.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1707376, member: 24027"] You know your cows - trust your gut. Which, I suspect is why you posted in the first place; something doesn't feel right. I agree the front teats look smaller, but that doesn't necessarily mean the calf has nursed. Or it possibly has, but something else is wrong. I've had calves that have been stepped on, foot rot, pneumonia, scours & navel ill that are still nursing, but mama's keeping them away from the herd/hidden. Yup, try camping out & watch her - from a distance. Cattle are prey animals. So, even if they're practically pets, their instinct is to protect themselves/their calves. I'd be careful trying to flush out a calf with a dog unless it's a trained stock/cattle dog, but something to consider. And, at this point, I wouldn't worry about spooking a calf. At least you would have found it & can always get it back. Best of luck!! [/QUOTE]
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