A Calf is a young domestic cow or bull.Calves are reared to become adult cattle or are slaughtered for their meat,called veal and hide.A female calf is sometimes called a heifer calf and a male bull calf.A heifer is a female that has not had any offspring. Care of new Born Calf Clean nostrils and mouth which helps the calf breathe better and help prevent future breathing problems.Allow the mother to lick the calf clean which promotes circulation with in the calf's body and prepares the calf to stand up and walk.Tie the naval cord with a thrad at a distance of around.A new born calf should be given 2 litres of colostrum within the first 2 hours of birth and 1-2 litres (based on size) within 12 hours of birth.Feeding colostrum after 24 hours of birth may not help the calf to ward off infections.A calf must receive adequate colostrum to protect it from diseases for the first three months of its life.When the animal is 3 months old,contact the veterinarian for vaccination.Provide calf
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