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Hypothermia in calves: Causes, treatment and prevention

Hypothermia, a major concern for winter-calving herds, can be treated and avoided altogether with some watchful management during calving.

January 1, 2025

Denice Rackley

Hypothermia – lower than normal body temperature – is one of the major causes of death in newborn calves. Warmth and colostrum are the two most important factors in calf survival.

West: Ensuring calves get their 'kick-start'

December 22, 2023

Tyler O'Donnell

With the new year upon us, many producers across the country are looking toward calving season to bring in the new crop of calves. All your tools need to be organized and ready with everyone responsible for assisting trained on how to use them.

Managing Mother Nature and the newborn calf

January 24, 2022

Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Spring calving in the Midwest has its fair share of unfortunate weather events. From the 2019 bomb cyclone to the 2021 polar vortex, cattle producers should not be surprised when the weather forecasts the worst.

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Hypothermia in calves: Causes, treatment and prevention

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