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First time heifer with calf and has no milk
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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 637416" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>The thing is, if you don't offer that calf a bottle right away, it won't suck a bottle without a lot of persistance on your part. It wouldn't hurt to offer it a bottle - if it sucks - it's HUNGRY. But, once a calf has sucked a teat, it is difficult to get them to suck a bottle.</p><p>What condition is this first calf heifer? Can you see her hip bones, spine, or ribs?? Low body condition can definately cause her not to produce milk.</p><p>Size of udder does not indicate milk production. But, a calf nursing often & going from teat to teat is a good indication that it's not getting enough.</p><p>Go with your gut feeling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 637416, member: 968"] The thing is, if you don't offer that calf a bottle right away, it won't suck a bottle without a lot of persistance on your part. It wouldn't hurt to offer it a bottle - if it sucks - it's HUNGRY. But, once a calf has sucked a teat, it is difficult to get them to suck a bottle. What condition is this first calf heifer? Can you see her hip bones, spine, or ribs?? Low body condition can definately cause her not to produce milk. Size of udder does not indicate milk production. But, a calf nursing often & going from teat to teat is a good indication that it's not getting enough. Go with your gut feeling. [/QUOTE]
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