Temperature
A calf jacket can make winter easier but only if you know how to manage them.
Cold, snow, wind, and more – winter in the northern climates brings extra challenges for dairies and their animals.
Meteorologists say the active start to January is a sign of what’s ahead with concerns about drought, more cold and a sharp divide in areas of the country seeing too much moisture versus not enough.
When dairy farmers think about animals impacted by cold stress, calves are often the first that come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that cold stress doesn’t just affect calves—it can also significantly impact heifers.
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
Is it early June or the middle of August? Because despite what the calendar might say, Mother Nature seems to be cranking up the thermostat earlier than normal this year.
If new predictions hold true it could be a hotter than normal summer across much of the U.S
Bust out the sunscreen and cattle misters. It’s gonna be a hot one this summer if USDA meteorological predictions are correct.
Are You Ready For the Polar Plunge? Some Areas Could See Temperatures Plummet to Negative 40 Degrees
From 40 degrees above zero earlier this week in parts of the Great Plains to now forecasts for temps to fall 40 degrees below zero, ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says the frigid conditions will be dangerous for livestock.
These 4 management tips can help you keep cows productive through cold conditions.
The heat is no joke, especially for cattle producers across the country as they look for ways to keep cattle cool and comfortable. Here’s what some producers are doing.
Challenging conditions continue to plague cattle ranchers as they run short of feed and are forced to make tough decisions for their operation.
After seeing the devastation of a major heat stress event, consider these strategies to help mitigate heat stress issues in the herd.
Did High Heat And Humidity Really Cause Cattle Deaths In Kansas? The Latest Look at Potential Losses
Feedyards battled through the intense conditions to keep their cattle safe this week. The heat and humidity proved devastating, and estimates point to western Kansas feedlots seeing losses of 100 to 500 head per day.
This week, dangerous heat is sweeping across Texas to Wisconsin to Ohio to Georgia.
Last year was hot. It was so hot, 2021 now holds the record for the hottest ocean temperatures ever.
Chapped lips and hands aren’t the only things we need to worry about now that we are in the middle of the winter season. Winter weather has a significant impact on teat skin.