Staying safe and warm during the winter is important for humans – but cows and calves as well! Learn more about how dairy farmers keep their dairy cows comfortable and safe during the frigid winters in the Midwest. Strategies to keep cows warm include using thick curtains that can be manually raised or lowered, soft bedding like sand or straw, calf hutches and jackets, and more. So much is done by dairy farmers to ensure their dairy cows and calves stay happy and healthy no matter the temperature!
