It is hard to prepare for extreme winter weather when December was so warm. However, variability is a characteristic of ...

During extreme cold, cattle need more energy just to maintain body heat. Windbreaks are a key tool in helping livestock cope ...

Cows lose their acclimation to cold when we have a periods of nice weather, increasing the impact of cold temperatures.

This will allow the cattle to grow a thick hair coat in preparation for the cold. The hair coat needs to stay clean and dry to provide the best insulation protection for the cow. A windbreak is the ...

Ranchers in Northeast Texas have spent the past few days getting ready for a winter storm that’s set to hit on Thursday ...

A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend. Logan Bredemeier ...

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gives some essential tips on keeping livestock safe.

Wind chill can be a big issue for cattle during colder months. Good windbreaks can save stockmen money in reduced feed costs, reduced illness and health costs, and less loss of body condition ...

A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says cattle producers that saw only snow with this week’s winter storm averted a worst-case scenario. Travis Meteer tells Brownfield, “If we ...

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gives some essential tips on keeping livestock safe.

Severe wind and cold can cause significant problems for livestock and their owners, causing livestock loss as well as ...