Effects of cold stress on cattle performance and management factors to reduce cold stress and improve performance

Abstract

In this article, a few thoughts are presented which may be helpful in either improving or, more realistically, maintaining good feed intake and performance during cold weather. In many instances, it may be difficult to greatly increase feed intake, so perhaps the focus should be on maintaining and/or acquiring top energy/feed intakes during such times. During severe stress, intake will drop, perhaps greatly, compromising performance.