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Cold Stress and Newborn Calves

Last Updated: February 09, 2011

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Fact Sheet Written by:

Lanette Butler, Extension Educator

Russ Daly, Extension Veterinarian

Cody Wright, Extension Beef Specialist

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South Dakota State University http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu


Calf survival in northern climates can be a challenge. Death losses after birth may be due to one or more of several factors including infectious agents, dystocia, genetic abnormalities, and environmental stress. Cow nutrition also influences calf survivability as well as the timing and type of colostrum intake. These factors, whether singular events or in combination, dramatically impact calf survival.

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Cold Stress and Newborn Calves

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