Winter animal care Content
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Cattle stay warmer in a wooded area and won't need to consume as much feed
Radio interview source: Steve Higgins, Director of Animal Compliance, University of Kentucky
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Cattle maintain body temperature in winter by burning more...
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Keep the water open
Radio interview source: Greg Lardy, Chair, Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University
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Livestock always need access to fresh water...
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Goats tough out the winter well, but only with the proper care
Radio inteview source: Linda Spahr, Extension Educator, Penn State University
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Goats are hardy animals in winter. However, they require a higher...
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Animals are more tolerant to cold and wind than people, but it's still important to make sure they're well cared for when the weather becomes severe.
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During the late fall transitional time, forage quality and availability changes, making it necessary to provide additional supplementation to your cows to keep them in the ideal body condition...
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Insulated waterers designed for colder parts of the country can reduce the need to spend hours chipping away frozen ice
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Ensuring a steady supply of fresh drinking water for your livestock can be particularly challenging during the winter months. Insulated waterers will prevent the build-...
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Radio interview source: Peggy Miller, Equine Extension Specialist, Iowa State University
Listen: Caring for horses in cold weather
Whether or not you ride your horses in the winter, the cold wind...
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Just because they have fur doesn't mean your cat or dog can tolerate winter weather.
Cats will seek out warmth anywhere they can find it. Unfortunately, that includes cuddling up with a toasty...
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Living the Country Life Radio Program
Animals are more tolerant to cold and wind than people, but it's still important to make sure they're well cared for when the weather becomes severe. How much protection they need really...
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Give your bunnies some TLC so they're more comfortable in cold weather
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Living in the country means you've got room to have all kinds of animals, including rabbits. If you plan to have rabbits and keep them outside, they'll...