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<blockquote data-quote="twabscs" data-source="post: 342041" data-attributes="member: 2004"><p>Ok all, here's the update.</p><p></p><p>I watched the calf nurse this morning and it doesn't look like she is getting much, from what I can tell, but I'm no expert. I went back to the house and mixed up 1 Qt of Colostrum (left over mix from Thursday) put the calf in the back of the truck and 15 minutes later she had it all down. Mom was a bit nervous during this and kept sticking her nose in the bed of the truck. I watched after this and the calf again tried to nurse for awhile but not sure if she got much.</p><p></p><p>Three hours later I went back with another Qt of colostrum and fed her right in the field. Mom wasn't nearly as nervous as she could see and lick the calf as it nursed the bottle. Fifteen minutes later, the Qt was gone. Also, I notice the calf's tail wags when getting the bottle and I don't see much of that when she is nursing mom. </p><p></p><p>To answer one question: The cow has access to good hay, a 30% protein tub, and loose mineral. I have four other mothers and their calves are doing fine.</p><p></p><p>So, I think I'll supplement with good milk replacer for a couple more days and see what happens. The issue I have is only my mother lives at this farm and I go there 3-4 times a week. It seems best to leave the calf with her mom and supplement and maybe the cows milk will eventually come in. Or, I can separate the calf and put it in the barn and my retired mother can bottle feed it twice a day. </p><p></p><p>Any thoughts are welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="twabscs, post: 342041, member: 2004"] Ok all, here's the update. I watched the calf nurse this morning and it doesn't look like she is getting much, from what I can tell, but I'm no expert. I went back to the house and mixed up 1 Qt of Colostrum (left over mix from Thursday) put the calf in the back of the truck and 15 minutes later she had it all down. Mom was a bit nervous during this and kept sticking her nose in the bed of the truck. I watched after this and the calf again tried to nurse for awhile but not sure if she got much. Three hours later I went back with another Qt of colostrum and fed her right in the field. Mom wasn't nearly as nervous as she could see and lick the calf as it nursed the bottle. Fifteen minutes later, the Qt was gone. Also, I notice the calf's tail wags when getting the bottle and I don't see much of that when she is nursing mom. To answer one question: The cow has access to good hay, a 30% protein tub, and loose mineral. I have four other mothers and their calves are doing fine. So, I think I'll supplement with good milk replacer for a couple more days and see what happens. The issue I have is only my mother lives at this farm and I go there 3-4 times a week. It seems best to leave the calf with her mom and supplement and maybe the cows milk will eventually come in. Or, I can separate the calf and put it in the barn and my retired mother can bottle feed it twice a day. Any thoughts are welcome. [/QUOTE]
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