If the calf isn't running around bright-eyed and bushy-tailed he probably hasn't ate. Once the cow starts kicking at the calf you either have to give up and bottle feed, or milk the cow. It seems like I always have to milk at least two a year to get their calves started. Stupid heifers, 6 handles, late births, mastitis, there are all kinds of reasons. It sure ain't fun milking a Limosin, but it sure is rewarding (mentally and financially) when you save a calf.
PS I don't know what Colostrix is. I always have a pack of dehydrated colostrum on hand if I can't get a cow milked. I've tried freezing colostrum from cows I've milked, and I've also tried the much cheaper soybean-based colostrum substitute, but I've had calves die on both when I'm pretty sure they should have survived. It's worth the money for genuine dehydrated, in my experience anyway.
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