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Grafting a calf onto a heifer
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<blockquote data-quote="randiliana" data-source="post: 363717" data-attributes="member: 2308"><p>Good points about health from Jeanne. I also wouldn't be concerned about a cow not having either salt OR minerals for a few days. As long as she has them the majority of the time she will be fine.</p><p></p><p>I also agree that this heifer didn't spend an hour licking the calf for a handful of salt. I would certainly watch them for a few more days before kicking them out, but you may have won the war. You might want to separate them for a few hours (so they can't see or smell each other). Just long enough for the calf to get hungry and for the heifers udder to tighten up a bit. When you put them back together, you will get a good idea whether she has accepted the calf or not. If she bawls for it while they are separated, then you are likely on your way. Good luck. You can also hobble the heifer, that way the calf can suck even if you aren't there. Have seen it happen many times where the cow would let the calf suck while you are standing there, but kick and bunt it as soon as you turn your back. Also seen calves associate you with food, and they wouldn't try to suck unless you are standing there. Just something to consider, if she still hasn't taken the calf.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randiliana, post: 363717, member: 2308"] Good points about health from Jeanne. I also wouldn't be concerned about a cow not having either salt OR minerals for a few days. As long as she has them the majority of the time she will be fine. I also agree that this heifer didn't spend an hour licking the calf for a handful of salt. I would certainly watch them for a few more days before kicking them out, but you may have won the war. You might want to separate them for a few hours (so they can't see or smell each other). Just long enough for the calf to get hungry and for the heifers udder to tighten up a bit. When you put them back together, you will get a good idea whether she has accepted the calf or not. If she bawls for it while they are separated, then you are likely on your way. Good luck. You can also hobble the heifer, that way the calf can suck even if you aren't there. Have seen it happen many times where the cow would let the calf suck while you are standing there, but kick and bunt it as soon as you turn your back. Also seen calves associate you with food, and they wouldn't try to suck unless you are standing there. Just something to consider, if she still hasn't taken the calf. [/QUOTE]
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