Care and Management of Dairy Animals During Winter Season

Winter is a difficult season for dairy animals, particularly in regions where cold winds, fog, frost, and low temperatures prevail. During this period, animals experience cold stress, which occurs when the environmental temperature falls below their comfort zone. To maintain body heat, animals use more energy, which often leads to reduced milk production, loss of body condition, weakened immunity, and reproductive problems. Calves, pregnant animals, sick animals, and high-yielding dairy cows are especially vulnerable during winter. Therefore, proper care and management during this season are essential to maintain animal health, productivity, and farm profitability