It’s been an unpleasant spring, to say the least, and for young calves, spring blizzards and cold temperatures can be downright dangerous. Whether you’re dealing with frostbite or dehydration linked to hypothermia, we’ve got you covered with the following articles.
Calf 911: How to spot dehydration in young or scouring calves: Dehydration may not be the first thing that comes to mind when facing cold weather, but it’s linked to hypothermia. Scours only heightens that risk.
Dealing with frostbite in calves: While we hope no one is facing frostbite this time of year, here’s a reminder on the best ways to warm up a calf.
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Calf 911: Managing colostrum so newborn calves thrive: Calves experiencing hypothermia are more likely to need help getting colostrum. Here are a few tips on how to do it.
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