Time to Ramp up Calf Nutrients for Winter
“Preweaned calves in the first three weeks of life receive essentially all of their nutrients in liquid form. They also are the dairy animals most susceptible to cold stress because of their high surface-area-to-body-mass ratio.
When the mercury drops, those calves expend more energy to maintain their body temperature. That draws nutrients away from immune function and growth. So it’s up to us to support those winter babies with added nutrients to keep them healthy and growing through frigid conditions.”
If you need help calculating or adjusting your feed for your young calves, we offer custom and unbiased consulting and hands-on support, contact us for more information.
