Calf not taking enough milk off the cow

[catmac25]

Hello, we've a 2 day old calf and it doesn't seem to have taken anything off the mum's back teats although is getting some from the front. As you can see udder pretty red and taut, esp at back. Am worried about mastitis and the is cow a bit uncomfortable, although eating fine and moving about. Calf seems okay - quite lively but not sure about a totally full belly. Any advice appreciated. - beef shorthorns.

 

[Sharpy]

Leave it alone, the back quarters will be fine as long as the seal in the teat isn't opened, the calf will get there in a day or two.

 

[Sharpy]

Ps this assumes the calf is getting enough from the front teats, if it isn't then intervene.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Strip the back out and freeze the colostrum if you’re worried...personally I’d just leave it be

 

[catmac25]

Leave it alone, the back quarters will be fine as long as the seal in the teat isn't opened, the calf will get there in a day or two.

Thank you, that's what I was hoping might be the case. Think it's getting enough, will monitor.

 

[Werzle]

The joys of calving cows out on grass

 

[Northeastfarmer]

The joys of calving cows out on grass

The best place to calve a cow

 

[catmac25]

Strip the back out and freeze the colostrum if you’re worried...personally I’d just leave it be

Cheers, appreciate you replying, will leave it be for now and see how things go

 

[steveR]

The best place to calve a cow

Most of the time...