Cow Calf: Preparation & Vigilance Prevent Cold Weather Livestock Injuries - Cattle Network

While it might be tempting for livestock producers to snuggle up to the stove during subzero days, that's when it's most important for them to be caring for their livestock, says a North Dakota State University veterinarian.

"Prevention is the key to dealing with hypothermia, frostbite and other cold weather injuries in livestock," says Charlie Stoltenow with the NDSU Extension Service. "By the time symptoms are noticeable, it'll probably be too late for producers to provide much help.

"Consider what you would need if you were out in severe cold and wind for 24 hours a day," Soltenow says. "Shelter, something to insulate you from the cold and plenty of food and water would be your top priorities."

Now Ethanol Wants a Bailout » The Foundry

Ethanol has been receiving preferential treatment for thirty years and has proven to be unsuccessful. Even after decades of special tax breaks and subsidies, ethanol still provides only a small fraction of America’s energy needs. The government’s initial goal to kick start the ethanol business has morphed into the government trying to pick winners and losers among energy sources and has ultimately created a dependence mentality for the ethanol industry. It’s time to let ethanol stand on its own two feet or die.