{"id":350141,"date":"2025-12-18T21:22:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/agriculture\/get-cows-ready-winter-tips-for-better-calves\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T21:22:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:22:52","slug":"get-cows-ready-winter-tips-for-better-calves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/?p=350141","title":{"rendered":"Get Cows Ready: Winter Tips for Better Calves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7088 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Get Cows Ready: Winter Tips for Better Calves\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?resize=768%2C644&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?resize=676%2C567&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?resize=600%2C503&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Nutrition.png?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/>If there\u2019s one time of year you absolutely cannot afford to fall behind, it\u2019s the 60\u201390 days leading up to calving because winter management directly influences calving success and herd health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Poor cow condition, weak calves, delayed breed-back, scours outbreaks, slow colostrum letdown\u2014it almost always ties back to <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">winter management<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, not spring calving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So today, we\u2019re breaking down the big three things that actually matter this time of year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cow Body Condition (the non-negotiable foundation)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Colostrum quality (your newborn\u2019s first immune system)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trace minerals (small inputs, huge payoff)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No fluff. No theory. Just practical tips you can use this week to get ahead before calves hit the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s dig in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Why Winter Sets the Tone for Calving Success<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s something many people don\u2019t think about:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your calves are already \u201ccalving\u201d right now.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Not literally, but nutritionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The last 60 days of pregnancy are when a cow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Needs the most energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Needs the most protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sends critical immune-building nutrients to the calf<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Needs enough body fat to calve easily<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Needs enough mineral status for a strong uterus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Needs enough reserves to start lactating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suppose she\u2019s running short on any of those. In that case, you\u2019ll see it in February, March, or April\u2014not in December when the problem actually started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calving problems don\u2019t show up overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> They start now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>1. Start with Cow Condition: The #1 Predictor of Calving Outcomes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you only focused on one thing this winter, it should be this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep cows in a 5.5\u20136 BCS going into calving.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not a four where you can see ribs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Not a seven where she\u2019s fleshy and sluggish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> A clean, moderate 5.5\u20136.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why? Because the condition impacts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calving ease<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Milk production<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Colostrum quality<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Breed back after calving<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calf vigor<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cold stress tolerance<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A cow that\u2019s too thin is going to struggle. A cow that\u2019s too fat will burn energy faster than she can take it in once the weather turns bad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s the part people forget:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You simply can\u2019t put real weight on a cow in January\u2014not when the weather is fighting you every step of the way. Cold temperatures crank up her energy needs, meaning most of what she eats is burned just to stay warm. Add in low-quality hay and a mineral program that started too late, and you\u2019re basically trying to climb a hill that gets steeper every day. By mid-winter, you\u2019re no longer \u201cadding\u201d condition\u2014you\u2019re just trying to keep her from losing more. That\u2019s why the real work of winter body condition starts long before the calendar flips to the new year.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If she\u2019s behind in December, she\u2019s going to stay behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Body Condition Rules to Stick To<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mature cows: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5.5\u20136<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First-calf heifers: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6\u20136.5<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Older cows (10+): <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Heifers need extra cushion because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">they\u2019re still growing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">they\u2019re still learning to mother<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They\u2019ll struggle hardest in cold snaps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They\u2019ll be eating against bigger cows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And suppose you want a deeper dive on feeding young females. In that case, I cover that in <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/really-simple-winter-nutrition-guide-for-first-calf-heifers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Really Simple Winter Nutrition Guide for First-Calf Heifers<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which explains why December is the danger zone for condition loss (this fulfills the internal link).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>2. Don\u2019t Skimp on Protein: It Drives Everything<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protein is what fuels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">rumen bugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fiber digestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">energy use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fetal growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">colostrum formation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Without enough protein, cows may look \u201cfull\u201d\u2026 but you\u2019ll notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">slower eating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">slower digestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dull hair coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">weaker calves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">poorer colostrum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many folks underestimate how much protein winter cows actually need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>General Protein Targets<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10\u201312% CP<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for mid-gestation cows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12\u201314% CP<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for late-gestation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">14\u201316% CP<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for heifers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your hay is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bermuda: usually <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7\u20139%<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7087 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=676%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?resize=600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Winter-Supplement.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\"\/><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Native: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5\u20137%<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CRP-type: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4\u20136%<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026you are short on protein. Period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Cheap, Simple Protein Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20% cubes (2\u20134 lbs\/day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">30% cubes (1\u20132 lbs\/day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cottonseed meal or cake<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High-protein tubs (low salt \/ high fat preferred)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Distillers-based pellets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protein doesn\u2019t just add weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It makes every bite of hay work better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>3. Energy Makes the Difference in Cold Weather<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cold stress hits even hardy West Texas cows harder than most folks realize, and winter is when their nutritional needs quietly jump. Once temperatures drop below about 32\u00b0F, cows start burning extra calories to stay warm. When you add wind chill into the mix, their energy requirements can spike by 20\u201330% almost overnight. That means any cow already sitting on the edge of acceptable body condition is at real risk of falling behind fast. This is precisely why supplementing winter forage isn\u2019t just helpful\u2014it\u2019s the difference between maintaining a productive herd and watching performance crash when the cold sets in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Easy Ways to Add Energy (Without Going Broke)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give access to <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">better hay<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during cold snaps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Feed <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a few pounds of grain or energy pellets<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">high-fat tubs<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Feed <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">extra hay<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the night before a storm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You don\u2019t have to overhaul your program\u2014just step in with small, strategic boosts during weather events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Think of it as putting gas in the tank before a long drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>4. The Colostrum Secret: It Starts Weeks Before Calving<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Everyone knows colostrum is essential, but what often gets overlooked is that high-quality colostrum doesn\u2019t just \u201chappen\u201d at calving\u2014it\u2019s built slowly and steadily throughout late gestation. A cow\u2019s nutrition in the weeks leading up to birth directly affects the antibodies, energy, and volume of colostrum she\u2019s able to produce. If she\u2019s short on protein or energy during this window, the calf pays for it on day one with weaker immunity and a rougher start. That\u2019s why smart winter forage supplementation isn\u2019t just about keeping cows in condition\u2014it\u2019s about setting up newborn calves for a healthier, stronger first 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s directly tied to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the cow\u2019s <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">diet<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">her <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">protein levels<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">her <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">mineral status<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">her <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">condition score<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">her <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">stress level<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You want a calf hitting the ground and nursing <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">thick, rich, antibody-packed colostrum<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, not the watered-down stuff that shows up in nutrient-deficient cows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>How to Improve Colostrum Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep cow condition at 5.5\u20136<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ensure trace minerals (mainly copper, zinc, selenium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid severe cold stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maintain consistent protein and energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide steady, clean water access<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduce crowding and stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And remember\u2014<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">first-calf heifers produce less colostrum<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Anything you can do to support them nutritionally pays off fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>5. Trace Minerals: Small But Critical<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If there\u2019s one thing in a winter nutrition program that offers a huge payoff with almost zero downside, it\u2019s trace minerals. Copper, zinc, selenium, and manganese might not look like much on a tag. Still, they quietly drive immunity, reproduction, and calf vigor in ways most folks never see until something goes wrong. When cows come up short on these minerals during late gestation, colostrum quality drops, calves hit the ground weaker, and postpartum recovery takes a hit. The good news is that correcting mineral gaps is simple, affordable, and one of the most reliable ways to support cows through winter. A solid mineral program is hands-down one of the smartest investments you can make before calving season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Copper, zinc, selenium, and manganese are responsible for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">calf vigor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">immune development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">colostrum antibody concentration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">uterine health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">placenta formation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">retained placentas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">scours resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll never see the work minerals do\u2014they\u2019re invisible\u2014but you\u2019ll see the problems when they\u2019re missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Easy Mineral Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Offer <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3\u20134 oz\/day<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">high selenium \/ high copper<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid cheap, high-salt mixes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose a mineral with <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">organic trace minerals<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide weatherproof mineral feeders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is an area where \u201cgood enough\u201d rarely is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One solid resource worth reviewing is <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">this <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/extensionpubs.unl.edu\/publication\/ec288\/2011\/pdf\/view\/ec288-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mineral guide from the University of Nebraska<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">,<\/span> which does a great job breaking down mineral roles and symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>6. Water in Winter: The Overlooked Heavy Hitter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cows will drink <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">25\u201340% less<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when water is ice-cold or muddy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> And when water intake drops:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">feed intake drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">milk production drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">body condition drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">colostrum quality drops<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s a downward spiral at the worst time of year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Quick Fixes for Better Winter Water Intake<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Break the ice early in the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep tanks clean<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use floats to reduce surface freezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Raise waterers to reduce mud<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add gravel around tanks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix leaks that create slop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A cow that drinks well is a cow that eats well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> A cow that eats well is a cow that calves well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s all connected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>7. Keep Stress Low (Especially for First-Calf Heifers)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stress is one of the biggest hidden thieves in a cow herd\u2014it quietly robs nutrients, drains energy, and chips away at body condition long before you ever notice a visible problem. When stress rises, cows burn calories they should be using for fetal growth and colostrum development, and the hit to colostrum quality can be huge. That\u2019s why managing stress isn\u2019t just a \u201cnice to do,\u201d it\u2019s a critical part of protecting calf health before they ever hit the ground. Young females, especially first-calf heifers, are the most vulnerable because they\u2019re still growing and already stretched thin nutritionally. Keeping stress low pays off in healthier cows, stronger calves, and a smoother calving season all around.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Stress-Reducing Winter Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid crowding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Feed at consistent times<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep heifers separate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduce competition around hay rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid unnecessary handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide windbreaks or shelter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even small reductions in stress will show up in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">better calf vigor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">easier calving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fewer sick calves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">stronger starts after birth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>8. Don\u2019t Forget Parasites\u2014Even in Winter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cold weather doesn\u2019t eliminate parasites; it just slows them down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Late-gestation cows with parasite loads will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">lose condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">produce poorer colostrum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have weaker calves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">struggle to start lactation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A simple winter deworming\u2014or a strategic combination product\u2014can have a significant impact. If you need a refresher on parasite basics, I covered it in <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westtexaslivestockgrowers.com\/how-to-really-control-summer-parasites-without-chemicals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Really Control Summer Parasites Without Chemicals<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which pairs well with winter planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>9. How to Prioritize Your Winter Nutrition Efforts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you\u2019re trying to stretch your budget, here\u2019s how to prioritize:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Tier 1 (Essential)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protein supplementation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trace minerals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adequate hay<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protecting body condition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Next, Tier 2 (Highly Valuable)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Energy bump during storms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Extra hay during cold snaps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Separate heifers from older cows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Tier 3 (If You Can Swing It)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Organic trace minerals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weatherproof mineral feeders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Warm waterers or insulated tanks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get Tier 1 correct, and you\u2019re already ahead of most operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Final Thoughts: Calving Season Success Starts Now<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most of the problems folks deal with at calving\u2014slow calves, weak calves, cold stress, complicated births, scours\u2014don\u2019t start during calving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They start in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maintain cow condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep trace minerals consistent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide adequate protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boost energy during cold snaps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep cows comfortable and hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Support first-calf heifers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Build colostrum quality <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">before<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the calf hits the ground<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026 you\u2019re not just \u201cgetting through\u201d calving season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You\u2019re setting yourself up for your <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> one yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Healthy cows produce healthy calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Healthy calves grow into profitable calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And it all starts now\u2014long before the first pair w<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script  type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\t<\/script><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=249643311490&version=v2.3\"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one time of year you absolutely cannot afford to fall behind, it\u2019s the 60\u201390 days leading up to calving because winter management directly influences calving success and herd health. 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