The latest winter storm is descending on cow-calf locations and with it comes challenges for those whose cows are calving. Preventing hypothermia is vital to the survival of newborns, weather being responsible for more than 20 percent of early calf deaths. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM, shares the importance of temperature regulation and ways to help hypothermic calves.
Source: Drovers, February 6, 2025. Link.
Managing dystocia and knowing when and how to assist chilled calves is an essential part of calving plans.”
INSIGHTS: Larger cow-calf operators are likely prepared for inclement weather, but those with fewer than 25 cows may not be as well informed or ready. Consider sharing this on social media and in newsletters. If clinic records are sortable by herd size, a targeted communication can be well worth the time to send along with your own message.
Photo credit: Heather Smith Thomas
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