The present invention comprises a device for oral administration of a
fluid source, preferably administration to an individual in need thereof,
and methods for use of said device. In one embodiment of the invention,
the device is used to administer colostrum to newborn calves, on order to
generate higher levels of passive immunity in the calves than may be
gained either from natural suckling or bottle feeding of colostrum. The
fluid or liquid source according to the invention is preferably selected
from the group consisting of milk, artificial milk substitutes, and
colostrum. Liquid obtained from a domestic animal, including a bovine
species.