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Maintaining dry, draft-free housing with ample bedding, proper ventilation, access to fresh water and a high-quality ration will set cows up for success as temperatures drop.
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5 strategies to implement for winter feeding and cow comfort
Maintaining energy intake, considering the impact of cooler temperatures on feed, providing adequate water supply and keeping animals dry and comfortable will help maintain production levels during winter months.
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Getting cozy: Pair-housing calves as a potential solution to cold stress
Pair-housing calves may help reduce cold stress during winter in outdoor hutches while also improving calf welfare with social contact.
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The weather forecast for today is hot and cold: Tips for nurturing calves in fluctuating weather
While pretty much no one likes it when the weather turns bipolar, calves find it especially challenging. Whether the calf is facing heat or cold, minimizing stressors is essential to maximizing calf performance.
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Evaluate feeding strategies for the winter
Providing increased energy and adequate access to water, and protection from environmental conditions during cold weather is crucial to help maintain animal health and cow performance.
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Cow comfort and sustainability: Striving for harmony in dairy farming
Cow comfort boosts productivity, which leads to more sustainable dairy farming.
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The role of zinc during times of stress
Most producers know the value of micronutrients like zinc. But in times of stress, it’s important for that zinc to be delivered in a form most bioavailable and beneficial for the animal.
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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season
Make calving season more successful by ensuring adequate colostrum, preventing cold stress and having a calving kit at the ready.
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Don’t let the cold weather bite
Tips for preventing cold stress, hypothermia and frostbite for your family and employees as temperatures drop this winter.
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