Pregnant cattle require additional attention and care during wintertime when the weather is harsher. Protection is needed from freezing temperatures. They must have trouble-free access to ample water and food. It is important that pregnant cattle should be kept well-fed and healthy. Should there be more than one pregnant cow, segregate them into paddocks so that you can easily monitor them? The separation will also be more convenient for you when feeding them or providing water and shelter. Be ever vigilant with the monitoring when the calving date is approaching.
Other recommendations in making cows more comfortable are:
● Apply udder
cream so that they can have relief from sore and cracked skin.
● A layer of sand
bedding or having sloping water beds helps to ease the stress on the cows’
hocks and knees when at rest.
● Having an additional layer of bedding material for comfort and absorbency.
● Having additional space for resting and feeding.
Your veterinarian Dahlonega, GA can help you with the vaccination needs of your cattle as well as providing you with recommendations with dietary supplements and dewormers in preparation for the coming winter.
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