{"product_id":"bess-clear-teat-calf-feeding-bottle-for-livestock","title":"BESS Clear Teat Calf Feeding Bottle for Livestock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBESS Clear Teat Calf Feeding Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BESS Calf Bottle with Clear Teat is a hand-feeding bottle for calves, used to feed colostrum, whole milk or reconstituted milk replacer. It is best for dairy and beef farmers, smallholders and stockpeople who need to hand-rear newborn calves or top up a calf that is not taking enough from the cow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clear teat is the main point of difference: you can see the milk moving as the calf sucks, so you can tell at a glance whether a weak or slow calf is actually drinking. The teat lifts off the bottle for washing, which keeps hygiene simple in a busy calf shed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear teat\u003c\/strong\u003e so milk flow and feeding progress are visible throughout the feed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable teat\u003c\/strong\u003e for thorough washing and easy replacement when worn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalf-sized bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e for colostrum feeds, supplementary feeds and hand-rearing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-grip shape\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays steady while a strong calf is sucking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYard-practical\u003c\/strong\u003e for dairy units, beef units, rearing pens and smallholdings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the BESS agrihealth range\u003c\/strong\u003e of everyday livestock equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalf Bottle with Clear Teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ Livestock Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Animal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTeat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable Feeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColostrum, whole milk, milk replacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand wash after every feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash and rinse the bottle and teat before the first use of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix or warm the colostrum, milk or milk replacer and check the temperature before feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFill the bottle and fit the clear teat securely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStand or kneel beside the calf, hold the bottle so its head is slightly raised and offer the teat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatch the milk level in the clear teat to check the calf is swallowing steadily rather than gulping.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove the teat, rinse both parts straight away, wash in warm water with a dairy detergent and stand to drain dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the BESS Calf Bottle with Clear Teat used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a hand-feeding bottle for calves, used to give colostrum, whole milk or reconstituted milk replacer to newborn calves, orphan calves or calves that need topping up alongside the cow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the teat need to be clear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear teat lets you see the milk moving as the calf sucks. That makes it much easier to confirm a weak or newly born calf is genuinely drinking and to judge the speed of the feed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the teat be removed and replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The teat lifts off the bottle so both parts can be washed properly, and it can be swapped out once it becomes split, soft, misshapen or the hole has enlarged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the bottle be cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse the bottle and teat immediately after each feed, wash in warm water with a suitable dairy detergent, rinse again and allow to drain dry before the next use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bottle suitable for lambs or other stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed and sized as a calf bottle. Smaller stock such as lambs and kids are usually better served by a dedicated lamb bottle and teat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I find more livestock feeding equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eagrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout BESS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBESS makes practical agrihealth and livestock equipment for daily use on farms, dairies and smallholdings. The range focuses on simple, hard-wearing items such as feeding bottles, teats and stock-rearing accessories that are easy to clean and easy to keep in service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the BESS Calf Bottle with Clear Teat used for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a hand-feeding bottle for calves, used to give colostrum, whole milk or reconstituted milk replacer to newborn calves, orphan calves or calves that need topping up alongside the cow.\" } }, { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why does the teat need to be clear?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A clear teat lets you see the milk moving as the calf sucks. 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