Stock photos and images of cow feeding a calf can be used for many uses, from advertising to film. You can find images of beef and dairy cattle feeding as well as a variety of other animals. There are also videos of cattle feeding. Professional videos of this process are available for use in advertising, film, and television. You can license them for your business needs. There are over 2,000 high-quality images and vectors in this category.
Stock photos and images of cow feeding calf
A high resolution color photograph of a cow feeding her calf. This calf is a new member of the cow family. The image shows the cow nuzzling the calf, cleaning the calf’s amniotic fluid, and stimulating the calf to grow and become more alert. The calf is a black and white striped calf from a Simmental bull, while the mother is a full Aberdeen Angus. The calf is looking at the camera and slowly absorbing his new surroundings.
Rumen papillae absorb volatile fatty acids
In calves, the digestive tract is organized in a highly functional system that influences feed intake, nutrient digestion, and overall growth. Even minor changes to a calf’s diet can drastically influence rumen development. This can lead to changes in growth and milk yields in adult cattle. Therefore, rumen development is one of the most intriguing aspects of calf nutrition.
The rumen is an organ that contains papillae, finger-like projections that increase the rumen’s surface area. They are essential to the functioning of the rumen. They also allow the rumen to absorb more nutrients.
The papillae of cow feeding a calf are capable of absorbing volatile fatty acids and reducing the amount of fat present in the rumen. Their surface area is shown in the figure below. The papillae of the MRS cows were wider than those of the MRO cows.
The rumen’s papillae are small and dormant when a calf is born, but these papillae become active during rumen development and begin to absorb volatile fatty acids. The calves use these fatty acids for energy. The rumen’s surface area is greatly increased when a calf is fed grain. By 6 weeks of age, the rumen is quite noticeable.
Cows that feed a calf must be fed a substantial amount of starter or grain every day. This amount is typically 0.25 to 0.4 lb per day. Until the rumen has developed, cows should be fed dry grains. This will stimulate the growth of the rumen papillae and increase the rumen’s capacity.
Hereford cow nuzzling her calf
A brown and white Hereford cow nuzzling her calve is pictured here on a pasture hill. Behind her is a white rail fence and a clump of pine trees. The picture was taken in the early spring, while the grass was just starting to turn green.
The mother Hereford cow is nuzzling her calf, and the calf can be seen looking at its mother. The mother cow is giving her calf colostrum, which provides the infant with immunity to disease. Her calf, named Moe, looked a lot like his Highlander dad than her mom. The baby nursed immediately after birth and seemed healthy until the next day.
