As temperatures become colder, a Kansas State University cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle.
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Managing cattle as temps get cold
Cold stress increases cow’s energy needs, says K-State expert
Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature (LCT), a cow’s energy requirement, or TDN, increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a BCS 5 or greater.
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