Can a weaned calf go back with its mom? Will she make milk again?

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I am right now my calf is the weaning prosess she is a beef calf and I am just wondering if it's OK to put them back together when the mother dries up and if the calf does start sucking will the mother start producing mI'll again. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 17 days old | 600 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If your cow is dry and the calf starts sucking again she will likely start to produce milk again, and also be prone to mastitis. You should keep the calf separated from her for at least 6 weeks and then you can put a calf weaner on the calf which will keep the calf from sucking. There are many different types, here is one: https://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/details/QuietWean-Calf-Weaner/132-1.html

Can a weaned calf go back with its mom? Will she make milk again?

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