Day: February 26, 2023

shorn sheep with black faces in the doorway of a white and green barn in winter. Snow is falling and some sheep are outside while others shelter in the barn.

Late Pregnancy, Winter Weather Increase Livestock Energy Demands

January exited with a blast of arctic cold. About this time, many gestating ewes and cows entered the third trimester, marking the last phase of pregnancy in which the bulk of fetal growth occurs.

The energy demands of cold temperatures …

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