The farm has announced that it will be reviewing its safety protocols to ensure that such an incident does not happen again in the future.

The behavior of a calf sucking on a man (or farm worker) is a well-documented phenomenon in dairy farming, primarily driven by the animal's strong, natural sucking instinct that remains unfulfilled when separated from its mother. New Day Dairy GuestBarn Why Calves Suck on Humans

John acknowledges these concerns, but argues that they are unfounded. "I've been doing this for years, and I've never had a single issue with disease transmission," he says. "As for abnormal behavior, I've actually seen the opposite: the calves I've suckled are more confident and well-adjusted than those I've cared for using traditional methods."

One day, as John was walking through the pasture, Jasper trotted up to him, now a sturdy young bull, and nudged his hand with his nose. John smiled, remembering the good old days.

: Never hit or shove a calf; they are simply following a biological drive. Hygiene Precautions