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The Zoo has welcomed a new Ayrshire calf to the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm. The new addition is a heifer, or female, named Mabel. She was born on July 28 to mother Phoebe. When a calf is born on the farm, the milking process is started right away to help ensure the survival of the calf and health of the mother, similar to how other dairy farms are run.
Hear all about this process from Assistant Curator Bridget Carpenter, and be sure to stop by to see Mabel on your next visit to the Farm! She’s very curious to her surroundings and can be seen in the Calf Yard.
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