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Due to cold, problems like cold, pneumonia, fever and loss of appetite increase rapidly in animals. There is a danger of milk production being affected due to this.
Sitamarhi: As the cold season increases, taking care of the animals becomes more important for the animal farmers. Sudden drop in temperature has a deep impact on the health of animals, especially milk-yielding cattle. Due to cold, problems like cold, pneumonia, fever and loss of appetite increase rapidly in animals. There is a danger of milk production being affected due to this. Therefore, it is very important to control the temperature in animal shelters and implement safety measures in a timely manner.
Danger of getting cold on wet ground
The first and most important step is to always keep the animal shelter dry and warm. Keeping animals on wet ground causes rapid cold, which invites diseases. Therefore, make sure to use dry chaff, straw or bedding as a thick layer on the ground of the shelter. Keeping doors and windows covered at night prevents cold winds from coming in. Where possible, the temperature in the shelter can be maintained by using curtains or tarpaulins. The best solution is to prepare a separate warm corner for small calves and weak animals.
give water to animals in winter
Special attention needs to be paid to feeding water to animals in winter. Drinking cold water can cause throat and lung related diseases to animals. Therefore, it is very beneficial to drink lukewarm water. Apart from this, keeping the animals in light sunlight for some time in the morning and evening brings warmth to the body and supplies Vitamin D, which also increases the immunity. By increasing the amount of energy and protein in the fodder, animals gain enough strength to fight the cold.
Massage of animals when cold increases
Massaging animals when the cold increases is considered a traditional and effective method. Light massage with mustard or turpentine oil increases blood circulation and maintains heat in the body of animals. This keeps the muscles active and reduces the risk of diseases. Animal farmers should also ensure that animals receive timely vaccination and regular checkups. With proper care, balanced diet and safe environment, animals remain healthy throughout the winter and milk production also remains stable.
