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Rewarming Methods for Severely Cold-Stressed Newborn Calves

Even with nighttime feeding, a few calves still will be born in the coldest nighttime hours. These wet newborns may become hypothermic or cold stressed.

Bitter cold temperatures not only add stress to the cow, but also the calf. 
Weathering the Storm During Calving

For those that calve in January and February, the rapid changes in temperature may have played a role in calf sickness and growth. 

Cattle seeking refuge from rising floodwaters on a pond embankment in Queensland, Australia.
Flooding Kills Estimated 300,000-plus Cattle in Australia

It is estimated that anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 cattle were killed in Australia during what has been described as a once in a lifetime flood.

Cattle need extra feed while they get acclimated to cold temperatures.
Growing Inventory, Poor Weather Could Impact Cattle Market

The climbing cattle inventory and poor feeding conditions this winter are having mixed results on the cattle market.

Winter weather might require cows receive additional protein supplementation to maintain adequate body condition prior to calving.
Braving the Cold When Caring for Cattle This Winter

Cattle are generally doing fine in spite of the winter weather. Their rumens are keeping them warm, said Travis Mulliniks, beef cattle nutritionist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.

Cattle being fed hay after a snow storm.
Cold Weather Strategies for Cattlemen

As livestock owners care for livestock in frigid temperatures, it is important to know where efforts are best spent.

Managing Cattle Through Winter Weather Conditions
Managing Cattle Through Winter Weather Conditions

Although we can’t alter the weather, there are management steps that can be taken to help maintain cattle health and performance.

Rancher Describes California Camp Fire
Rancher Describes California Camp Fire

California farmers, ranchers and others in the community are still dealing with the impacts of the Camp Fire. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with rancher Holly Foster of Oroville, California.