As winter occurs, it is important to remember that cattle with a clean open hair coat with shelter from wind are less impacted by cold stress than those with dirty, matted, and/or wet hair coats and those exposed to the wind. Routine bedding and pen cleaning are necessary to keep cattle clean. Shelter from the wind does not necessarily have to be a shed; windbreaks work well coupled with a dry place to lay down.
Keep cattle clean for optimal performance
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