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How do cattle survive a polar vortex?
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<blockquote data-quote="Silver" data-source="post: 1555562" data-attributes="member: 12520"><p>I always noticed that cows that ate snow just lick a little here and there and show no ill effects from the cold. I have also watched cattle come to water and take on several gallons then hump up and shiver for awhile. So I'm not convinced water is better for them fighting the cold. I would agree that less food energy is consumed though. Having said that, after many years of our cows using snow as their winter water source I have had them on water for a few years now and if nothing else I feel better about it. :nod: </p><p>I also think that cows are better equipped to deal with extreme cold than extreme heat. </p><p>A place to get them out of the wind and some bedding is of course also important.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver, post: 1555562, member: 12520"] I always noticed that cows that ate snow just lick a little here and there and show no ill effects from the cold. I have also watched cattle come to water and take on several gallons then hump up and shiver for awhile. So I'm not convinced water is better for them fighting the cold. I would agree that less food energy is consumed though. Having said that, after many years of our cows using snow as their winter water source I have had them on water for a few years now and if nothing else I feel better about it. :nod: I also think that cows are better equipped to deal with extreme cold than extreme heat. A place to get them out of the wind and some bedding is of course also important. [/QUOTE]
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