Extreme weather calls for smart cattle management strategies

Extreme weather calls for smart cattle management strategies

The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers

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How do extreme temperature swings impact cattle health, and what can producers do to manage these challenges?  

In this episode Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, a consulting ruminant nutritionist, to discuss the effects of rapid temperature fluctuations on cattle well-being, feed intake, and immune function.  

They break down practical strategies to mitigate stress, from adjusting feeding plans and providing windbreaks to monitoring body condition scores and ensuring water availability. 

Dr. Smith also shares insights on how these fluctuations influence calf health, milk production, and long-term herd performance. 

Listen For:

2:08 | The physiological impact of cold stress on cattle

4:11 | How cold weather changes cattle behaviour and feeding

14:24 | A simple snow trick to assess body condition

26:16 | Innovating producer strategies for dealing with extreme cold

 

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