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The following key points should be noted when raising cattle and sheep in winter:

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2024-12-03

I. Warmth-keeping measures
Install insulation facilities: Build insulated shelters inside the barns, using materials such as straw and plastic sheeting to provide warmth and ensure that cattle and sheep are protected from severe cold.
Keep the barn dry: Prevent cattle and sheep from catching cold due to a damp environment by keeping the floor dry, promptly replacing bedding straw, and ensuring that cattle and sheep don't lie down on cold manure or urine.
Optimal temperature: The most suitable temperature inside cattle and sheep sheds is generally between 7°C and 15°C. When the temperature inside the shed falls below the optimal range, cattle and sheep will expend energy from their bodies to maintain their body temperature, leading to weight loss and reduced feed efficiency. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the shed maintains an appropriate temperature.
II. Feed Supply
Ensure sufficient forage reserves: During winter, forage supplies tend to be scarce, so it’s important to stock up in advance on adequate quantities of forage, such as hay, straw, peanut vines, or silage. At the same time, you can plant forage species that are highly cold-resistant and grow rapidly, such as ryegrass and oatgrass.
Add concentrated feed: When feeding, add an appropriate amount of concentrated feed, such as corn and soybean meal, to meet the nutritional needs of cattle and sheep. Energy feed should primarily consist of corn, while protein feed can be partially replaced by rapeseed meal and cottonseed meal—both relatively lower in price—instead of soybean meal.
Feed additives: Stock up on some. Feed additives such as probiotics, to supplement deficiencies in feed nutrients and enhance the body’s immune system.
III. Water Supply Assurance
Preventing Ice Formation: In winter, low temperatures can cause drinking water for cattle and sheep to freeze. It’s essential to ensure that drinking facilities are functioning properly. You can use insulated water troughs or underground water pipelines to guarantee that cattle and sheep always have access to clean drinking water.
Suitable water temperature: In winter, pay attention to the temperature of drinking water as well. The ideal temperature is around 25℃. Avoid letting cattle and sheep drink on an empty stomach; instead, allow them to drink one hour after feeding to prevent excessive drinking.
IV. Disease Prevention and Control
Immunization: Immunization against diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, rabies, pseudorabies, cowpox, rinderpest, anthrax, bovine hemoglobinuria, and gas gangrene should be completed before the onset of winter.
Parasite control: Regular parasite control measures should be carried out, primarily targeting parasitic worms such as nematodes, mites, tapeworms, and schistosomes.
Maintain hygiene: Keep the animal housing clean and sanitary to prevent the proliferation of pathogens. Remove manure promptly, clean the interior of the housing regularly, and replace bedding materials in a timely manner. After feeding cattle and sheep each day, sweep up any leftover feed immediately and clean the feed troughs promptly.
V. Proper Feeding
Develop a feeding plan: Based on the breed, age, and weight of cattle and sheep, develop a reasonable feeding plan.
Adjust the feed formulation: Add cattle and sheep feed additives to the feed to ensure a balanced nutritional profile and meet the growth needs of cattle and sheep.
Increase physical activity: During winter, cattle and sheep tend to reduce their physical activity. You can moderately increase their exercise time to promote growth, development, and weight gain. At the same time, regularly clean the barns and stables to maintain a hygienic environment.
VI. Environmental Monitoring
Air Quality: During winter, atmospheric pollution levels tend to be higher. Pay attention to air quality and take measures to prevent cattle and sheep from being affected by air pollution.
Temperature and Humidity Monitoring: Monitors indicators such as temperature and humidity within the livestock housing to ensure a comfortable living environment for cattle and sheep.
In summary, winter cattle and sheep farming requires comprehensive management from multiple aspects, including warmth preservation, feed supply, water availability, disease prevention and control, proper feeding practices, and environmental monitoring. Only by adopting such a holistic approach can we ensure the health and productivity of cattle and sheep and thereby enhance the economic efficiency of livestock farming.

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