Cold stress, a difficult birth, dehydration, weakness, or early illness can shut down a calf’s suck reflex. When that happens, bottle feeding may fail and waiting can put the calf at risk. Tube feeding calves provides immediate nutrition and fluids when they can’t nurse on their own. Early intervention helps prevent further decline and can save a newborn calf’s life. Proper calf care means knowing why a calf won’t drink and when to step in. | Faithful Farming