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Newborn calves should nurse shortly after birth

Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023

Nursing calf — For optimum health, it is important that calves nurse soon after they are born.
Photo courtesy Kansas State University

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Editor’s note: The following was written by Lisa Moser for the Kansas State University Research and Extension website on Feb. 14.

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