Timing – When receiving a new set of calves during the warmest
months of the year, move the feeding schedule to the evening
if daytime temperatures are elevated. Supplemented calves
dissipate more heat from the digestion process and feeding at
night will allow calves to cool down overnight after feeding.
Other Tips – Managing against other environmental stressors can
also help cattle deal with heat stress. For example, a good fly control
program is important because it will help prevent cattle from
bunching up, which can add more heat stress because the air doesn’t
circulate among cattle as well in this situation. Additionally, cattle
with mineral imbalances run the risk of heat stress. In the hot summer
months, cattle crave salt. Providing a free-choice loose mineral with
salt, calcium, phosphorous, copper, selenium, and zinc can help
maintain the nutritional status of cows during the warmer months.
The addition of microminerals such as copper may also help cattle
shed excess hair, further reducing the potential for heat stress. LT
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S AT I O N S
Over 30 years
28 years of
of experience
experience
breeding
breeding and
and
registering
registering
quality
quality
Limousin
Limousin
genetics.
genetics.
Over
We are striving for more efficient performance and improved carcass traits
through
artificial insemination,
use of EPDs and ultrasound evaluations.
COLE Zealous
123 Z
HOMO
Blk/HOMO & Pld
• 75% Lim-Flex
Fullblood
Purebred
seedstock available in the fall.
We have an exceptional set of calves
Call or visit is always welcome.
on the ground from our new herd
sire,
Zealous,
to
build
on
our
Limousin
Mike Kelly • 7083 Davis
Rd. • Perry, NY 14530 • (585) 237-3935
reputation of more
than
28
years.
Drew • (585) 831-6699 • [email protected]
Mike Kelly • 7083 Davis Rd. • Perry, NY 14530
(585) 237-3935 • [email protected]
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