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Caring for Cattle in the Winter

Are you considering raising cattle? If so, do you know what you’ll do to care for your animals? For instance, did you know that you’ll have to make different preparations for your animals depending on the time of year and the weather. While this may seem obvious, do you know what preparations you’ll have to make during the seasons–particularly during winter? Unfortunately, winter is typically the hardest season for animals. To keep your cattle safe and healthy during the winter months, we recommend following a few simple steps.

Of course, the first thing you should know is that you should start preparing your animals for winter well before the cold season begins. It’s important to keep your animals healthy and strong before winter starts. However, there are also a few other things you should do. For example, please remember to provide a shelter that can offer your cows some safety. If you use a structure, you’ll need to provide clean bedding.

Similarly, you’ll need to provide food and water to your cow. Melted snow could help your cow meet some of their needs, but they’ll need a today of 14 gallons every day. Also, warmer water is easier for your cow to digest. Similarly, during the winter, your cattle will need more nutrients. You may want to try a combination of protein, vitamins, and minerals. You may want to consider supplements to meet your cattle’s needs–even if you have to adjust your normal feed schedule.

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The Minerals Sheep Need

Did you know that there are a few vitamins and minerals that your sheep will need to remain healthy? In fact, to avoid health problems, your sheep need sixteen different minerals. While some of these minerals can be found in what your sheep usually eat, other should be given to them in the form of supplements.

Sheep particularly need salt, calcium, and phosphorus to be healthy. Without salt, your animals will produce less milk, drink less water, and not grow as well. Furthermore, if sheep don’t have enough salt, they are more likely to eat poisonous plants. Your sheep also need calcium and phosphorous to avoid major health problems.

Again, it is extremely important to give your sheep the minerals they need. Without them, your sheep could give birth to weak lambs, be depressed, have metabolic problems, and have poor fertility. Conversely, if your sheep get too much of any mineral they may experience a variety of other problems. Fortunately, there are a variety of mineral mixes that are combined with your sheep in mind. Depending on the mix you choose, you may need to add salt on your own or need to stop your sheep from finding salt. We recommend asking your provider more specific information.

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