Grasp-Breast

A calf attempting to Suckle, or engaging in Suckling, grasping his or her mother’s breast with the trunk and holding in a position to make it more accessible. Primarily observed in older, more experienced calves; not among infants.

References: Poole & Granli 2021. (Full reference list)

This behavior occurs in the following context(s): Calf Nourishment & Weaning