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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 643318" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>No, a calf doesnt need to have milk from its mum before it has replacer. BUT, it ideally needs to get colostrum (first milk) either from mum, from another cow or a substitute from the vet. Ideally you need to get that into the calf, either bottle or tubing. Time frame - well the best case scenario is within 6 hours of birth, next best thing is between 6 and 12 hrs after birth. Between 12 and 24 hrs is not so great but you should do it anyway. If you cant get colostrum from another source earlier than 12 to 24 hrs, I would give the calf a small feed of replacer or whole milk, that will tie him over until you get the colostrum, but when you do get it give the colostrum for a few feedings then go back to the replacer. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with your new calf!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 643318, member: 3195"] No, a calf doesnt need to have milk from its mum before it has replacer. BUT, it ideally needs to get colostrum (first milk) either from mum, from another cow or a substitute from the vet. Ideally you need to get that into the calf, either bottle or tubing. Time frame - well the best case scenario is within 6 hours of birth, next best thing is between 6 and 12 hrs after birth. Between 12 and 24 hrs is not so great but you should do it anyway. If you cant get colostrum from another source earlier than 12 to 24 hrs, I would give the calf a small feed of replacer or whole milk, that will tie him over until you get the colostrum, but when you do get it give the colostrum for a few feedings then go back to the replacer. Good luck with your new calf! [/QUOTE]
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