The research shared in this article is relevant beyond the dairy calf environment in the southeastern U.S. While not the seasonal affective disorder we know effects our own health, weather metrics have a definite impact on calf growth, performance and wellness.
Summarizing, Al Kertz, Ph. D., DIPL. ACAN, says, consistency in nutrition, feeding and management is critical for successful calf rearing, but research results strongly suggest that consistent weather patterns either across days or within a day are also significant for optimal calf performance.
Source: Feedstuffs, June 9, 2025. Link.
Research results strongly suggest that consistent weather patterns either across days or within a day are also significant for optimal calf performance.” – Al Kertz, Ph. D., DIPL. ACAN
Related: Heat abatement important for calves, AHD Archives. Link.
Also see: Search results for: shade, cattle. AHD Archives. Link.
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