Protecting Pastured Cattle using Windbreaks and Mounds
AEN-138: Protecting Pastured Cattle using Windbreaks and Mounds
Authored by: Steve Higgins Lee Moser
Abstract
Research shows that cattle benefit from summer shade and winter shelter. Pastured cattle seek shelter around structures, under trees, and in forested streamside zones. These areas are often heavily trafficked and become muddy, compacted loafing areas. Mud creates further stress on cattle and compounds the problems of temperature stress and feed inefficiencies. One option that could be used to lure cattle from these areas and provide winter shelter and summer shade is a constructed windbreak fence on a mound.
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English
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