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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14050"><p>Once again I need to ask for some help from those more experienced. My latest problem - I've got a 2-day old calf that hasn't nursed yet. The cow's teats are swollen and he can't suck them. I was able to milk some of the milk out this afternoon and feed it to the calf so at least it got some of mom's first milk. My fear is that she may not let him suck when I finally get some of the swelling down and the teats back to a more normal size. I plan to continue using mom's milk and have some milk replacer on hand if the original plan falls through. The cow still is showing interest and concern for her baby - is acting protective and all but walks away when he gets close to try to nurse. Any suggestions on how to get her and baby back on nature's course?</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:sharon99@bayou.com">sharon99@bayou.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14050"] Once again I need to ask for some help from those more experienced. My latest problem - I've got a 2-day old calf that hasn't nursed yet. The cow's teats are swollen and he can't suck them. I was able to milk some of the milk out this afternoon and feed it to the calf so at least it got some of mom's first milk. My fear is that she may not let him suck when I finally get some of the swelling down and the teats back to a more normal size. I plan to continue using mom's milk and have some milk replacer on hand if the original plan falls through. The cow still is showing interest and concern for her baby - is acting protective and all but walks away when he gets close to try to nurse. Any suggestions on how to get her and baby back on nature's course? [email=sharon99@bayou.com]sharon99@bayou.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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