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We learn something new almost every day. In a short Facebook conversation, an industry colleague shared this photo of cows and their calves. Somehow, the existence of ear and face protectors had not hit my radar. Ear muffs for calves; what a great idea.
Ensuring the comfort and protection of calves’ tender, damp ears is a top priority in Arctic cold, but the weather can be just as cruel on their tender ears in mild, windy, damp climates. We’re sharing the website below for the Kalf Kozies shown in the photograph.
Source: Kalf Kozies. Link. Using an average loss of 15-20 cents per pound on the sale stand, 50 calves with a loss of $105-$140 per calf quickly turns into $5,250 – $7,000 of losses.
While the comfort and well-being of the calf is our top priority, frozen ears can cause a loss of 15-20 cents per pound at sale time.”
INSIGHTS: A Google search revealed several options for baby calves’ ears <Link> with calf hood prices from $20 to $40 each. The initial investment will be easily recovered when reusing the hoods over a couple years.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hansen, HCC Angus Farm.
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