A recently born dwarf calf in South India is so tiny it cannot reach its mother's udders to feed without being lifted up by its kindly owners.

The incredibly cute calf is less than a foot (30cm) tall and also has problems walking properly.

Despite these difficulties, neither the momma cow nor the animals' owners give up, showering the baby bovine with affection and kindness.

Its owners make sure to regularly bottle feed it, as well as lifting it up so it can reach its mother's milk.

The video was filmed on 19 August in Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.

Location:Kattumannarkoil Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu.

A pregnant cow gave birth to a dwarf calf. It's nearly less than a feet tall. The calf cannot drink milk from its mama as it's very short and it cannot walk unlike the other calfs. Even though the owner of the calf and it's mama does not give up. They shower with ample of affection and bottle feed the calf. Also the mama cow is very fond of its baby irrespective of its disability