Description
Cows and their calves have a very close, lifelong relationship. They often lick and nibble each other. After separation, they reconnect through their voices and scents.
Calves are usually born once a year. It is very important that they are able to drink their mother's milk from the first hours of their lives. This is a special yellowish liquid called colostrum, which is not edible for humans. It contains many antibodies that help the calf be less susceptible to disease. After about five days, the calf has ingested enough colostrum and will drink its mother's normal milk for another ten months until it can feed solely on grass and other plants.
Funny detail
The calves play by running, arching their backs or butting their heads.
Calves are usually born once a year. It is very important that they are able to drink their mother's milk from the first hours of their lives. This is a special yellowish liquid called colostrum, which is not edible for humans. It contains many antibodies that help the calf be less susceptible to disease. After about five days, the calf has ingested enough colostrum and will drink its mother's normal milk for another ten months until it can feed solely on grass and other plants.
Funny detail
The calves play by running, arching their backs or butting their heads.