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Orphan Calf Care

May 12, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Strange, unexpected things can happen to a mama cow. Learn orphan calf care from bottle and tube feeding to raising a calf with a buddy to reduce stress while keeping the immune system strong.

Wintering Calves with Their Mothers

December 27, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

Some people think wintering calves with their mother won’t grow well on forage, but they actually do quite well.

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