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Cows produce more milk than their calf can consume.
"Modern dairy cattle produce almost 7 times the amount of milk that a calf needs, so even when farmers allow the calf to suckle naturally in the post-colostrum period, the cows will be milked anyway, although the milk may be preserved for the calves and not introduced."
Newborn calves are allowed to suckle for up to two weeks. The first milk, colostrum, isn't fit for human consumption but provides lots of benefits for the newborn calf.
"Cows can be milked almost immediately after giving birth, however in many cases the farmer chooses to let the calf suckle naturally for the first few days. This is because cows produce a special milk called colostrum in the few days after calving, which contains nutrients and antibodies that are essential for keeping the calf healthy."
When To Start Milking A Cow After Calving? – Fauna Facts
faunafacts.com
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