05/14/2026
One of the best sounds you can hear on a cattle operation… a calf finally nursing a bottle again after battling scours.
Scours is a severe form of diarrhea in young calves, usually caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or nutritional stress. It can quickly lead to dehydration, weakness, loss of electrolytes, and if left untreated, can become fatal in a very short amount of time.
That’s why hearing a calf start sucking a bottle again is such a big deal. It means they’re beginning to regain strength, hydrate, and fight their way back.
At 9 Line Farms, every life matters. Moments like this may seem small to some people, but in ranching they can mean everything. 🐄💪