The severe winter weather before Christmas was a reminder that winter is back and ready to take a toll on cattle herds. Most producers weren’t calving yet but there are some brave individuals who like to start early and try to beat the mud. Although this is achievable, it is not without risks and newborn calves are very sensitive to hypothermia. Even though many calves can recover on their own from mild hypothermia, once their body temperature drops below 95 degrees they will benefit from some assistance in re-warming.
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