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Winter risks for cattle: a simple care checklist

Dry bedding, clean water and timely vaccination prevent most winter losses.

Winter risks for cattle: a simple care checklist
Photo: Illustration: Furrowline Farm (synthetic)

Key points

  • Keep bedding dry.
  • Give lukewarm water in the morning.
  • Call a vet if an animal stops eating.

Cold, damp sheds make animals eat more and give less milk.

What to do

  1. Close gaps in the shed but keep fresh air.
  2. Add a little more dry fodder at night.
  3. Keep calves warm with a jute cover.

Ask your veterinary officer about the vaccination calendar for your area.

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