UPDATE on down heifer

[vcsf]

If you can get into a feed store or something similar, you might find that a lamb nipple would work better for your small calf, they usually fit on a coke bottle or something similar and should not cost more than a couple dollars.

This is a good idea. The small nipple on a softer plastic bottle will also allow you to lightly squeeze the bottle squirting a small amount of milk into the calf's mouth which can help stimulate it to suck.

 

[dori36]

Good deal - glad thing are looking up - in situations like this the cow may benefit from hand feeding (assuming she isn't eating much on her own) and beef nutridrench or another liquid vitamin/mineral boost - I have had good luck feeding Purina Equine Senior to cows that are bad off - also ask your vet about giving her a dose of dexamethasone - will help with the appetite and inflammation from either the injury or the cs - as SH mentioned keep that baby warm - premature babies don't heat regulate like adults - she can get cold in an instant! I've had premies in the calf warmer for a couple of days - calf coat won't hurt either - good luck and good job,

Ditto on the Equine Senior.  I fed it to my bull when he got to about 10 yrs old and his teeth weren't too great.  It melts in their mouths and they just love the smell and taste.  It kept him feeling good siring calves for another year and a half.