How quick will an early calver come into milk production?

[Amo]

Forgive me for not searching this topic. Kinda busy tonight.

I have a first calf heiffer that I think slinked her calf. Due date was about right, found after birth but no calf. Ive had premies before...don't understand it. Looked and looked. Anyhow also had a set of twins. The mom was starting to make a little bag. She did have some milk/colustroum in her. Been putting the calf on her and letting it suck 2 times a day. Been doing this since Saturday. Is there anything I can give to bring her around?

TIA

 

[regolith]

If she looks healthy just keep milking/putting calf on her.
It can take a long time if she was premature for her to come fully into milk.

Otherwise, penicillin can sometimes do wonders for new calvers with no bag Obviously, it only works if production is being limited by an infection. Check her temp and if she's cleaned properly.

 

[regolith]

is it possible that she's hiding her own calf?

 

[Amo]

I looked pretty good. I could see where the grass was smashed down where she was laying and cleaned at. Not as much cleanings as normal...maybe.

Thanks.