Tube-Feeding a Calf

Authors

Cheyenne Reid, Utah State UniversityFollow
Reganne K. Briggs, Utah State UniversityFollow
Melanie Heaton, Utah State UniversityFollow
Rebekah Esplin, Utah State University
David Secrist, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

5-29-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

Producers may need to tube-feed a newborn calf to provide milk if calves are unable to nurse or suck from the nipple bottle or when calves are sick and need electrolytes. This fact sheet outlines the materials required and the steps to successfully tube-feed a calf.

Recommended Citation

Reid, C., Briggs, R., Heaton, M., Esplin, R., & Secrist, D. (2025). Tube-feeding a calf [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.