If there’s one time of year you absolutely cannot afford to fall behind, it’s the 60–90 days leading up to calving because winter management directly influences calving success and herd health.
Poor cow condition, weak calves, delayed breed-back, scours outbreaks, slow colostrum letdown—it almost always ties back to winter management, not spring calving.
So today, we’re breaking down the big three things that actually matter this time of year:
- Cow Body Condition (the non-negotiable foundation)
- Colostrum quality (your newborn’s first immune system)
- Trace minerals (small inputs, huge payoff)
No fluff. No theory. Just practical tips you can use this week to get ahead before calves hit the ground.
Let’s dig in.
