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Avoid 'calfcicle'

Rosslyn Biggs Oklahoma State University
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025

Calving in the cold — Many beef producers in the region are either getting started – or in the thick of calving. With spring not quite yet sprung, it’s important to take the necessary precautions when calving during sub-freezing temperatures.
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Rosslyn Biggs Oklahoma State University

Calving season is just around the corner or has already arrived for many. Preparing in advance, particularly for those facing inclement weather, will position producers to successfully address the needs of calves and avoid “calfcicles” in frigid temperatures.

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Rosslyn Biggs is a beef cattle extension specialist for the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.