Document Type

Other

Publication Date

4-1-1997

Keywords

weak calf syndrom, climate, weather stress

Extension Number

ExEx 11006

Department

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Description

Severe winter conditions are commonplace in many geographical areas where beef is produced. However, cold temperatures, wind, and abnormally high snowfall can combine to produce environmental conditions that make adequate care of the beef herd impossible. In such conditions and despite the best effort, producers will often have difficulty carrying out typical management practices and providing adequate nutrition to cows. The end result is that nutrition during gestation may not have been optimal, environmental conditions at calving may be poor, and cows are very stressed. These conditions can lead to several health problems not normally encountered by the beef producer. One such condition is weak calf syndrome.

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