Cold Stress on Cattle

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  1. 3. By how much percent do energy demands increase for every degree Celsius below the comfort temperature?
  2. 6. What is the temperature range where cattle maintain body temperature without extra energy use?
  3. 9. resource must remain accessible to cattle to maintain energy balance and health?
  4. 10. What is the ideal body condition score out of five for cows entering winter?
  5. 11. What behavioral symptom indicates cold stress along with reduced feed intake?
  6. 13. What is one visible sign of cold stress in cattle?
  7. 14. What financial consequence can result from poor cold stress management?
  8. 15. What material insulates cattle from cold ground and helps maintain a dry coat?
  9. 16. What term describes the threshold below which cattle must increase metabolic heat production?
  10. 18. What increases significantly when temperatures fall below the lower critical temperature?
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  1. 1. What aspect of cattle health declines under cold stress along with weight gain and immunity?
  2. 2. What scoring system is used to assess cattle’s fat reserves before winter?
  3. 4. What feed should be added one pound per head per day for every five degrees Celsius drop below minus twenty degrees Celsius?
  4. 5. What practice helps detect early signs of cold stress and prevent severe health issues?
  5. 7. What type of feed increases energy density and supports rumen heat production?
  6. 8. What environmental management factor reduces wind chill and prevents frostbite?
  7. 12. What structure reduces wind chill and protects cattle from prevailing winds?
  8. 17. What ration balancing software tool is recommended for winter feeding management?