Q&A: I have a calf that was born a week ago and the cow has one teat that is very large and not giving milk. Should I milk the cow out orlet the calf take care of it?
Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science, Animal Science, University of Nebraska
A: In most cases, the calf will nurse the quarter. The next alternative if to milk out the quarter by hand. If it is too bad, sometimes the quarter will be lost. Udder and teat structure of cows for the cow/calf producer is important as in most cases they don’t have the time or facilities to milk a cow out on a daily basis, which what will need to be done if the calf does not nurse the quarter.
