It may not seem like it now, but winter is coming. The change in seasons also brings new problems to deal with to keep your cattle performing at their best. Keeping your cattle healthy during the stress of colder winter temperatures can be a pain in the neck. It is also doable.
Many different factors influence cattle health. One of these factors is nutrition. Cattle need to be in a sound body condition score, which is a numerical scale used to assess the amount of fat and muscle on a cow’s body in order to produce enough body heat and lessen the effects of cold stress. The environment itself, stress, and exposure to pathogens are also factors.
Health depends on providing proper nutrition to promote a robust immune system. Thin cattle are more vulnerable to the cold and possibly have weaker immune systems. Here are a few ideas to give your cattle the best chance to make it through winter.
