Optimizing water intake for calves and cows is important, especially as winter temperatures are consistently below freezing in some areas. Beyond keeping water sources open and clean, Alison Pfau emphasizes the importance of providing warm water to calves, which reduces the amount of energy their bodies would need to warm colder water to rumen temperature.
Source: Wisconsin Agriculturist, December 30, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Pfau’s article is a good reminder and worth sharing with dairy clients on social media or in newsletters. Local community media may value the guidance for their general audiences, too.