Keep an eye on his temp if you’re worried about him. Cold stress usually makes them scour before pneumonia really kicks in. I always think how much my nose runs when I’m outside in the cold... and I don’t have pneumonia. So until there’s some other sign indicating an issue I don’t worry about it.
And for what it’s worth, calf jackets and blankets compress the animals hair which actually lowers their natural insulation ability. Their only real benefit would be if the animal is outside in the rain and the jackets are waterproof, otherwise hair is plenty. If they have access to an area out of the wind, are dry, have their hair well fluffed and not stuck down and have a full tummy with access to the snack bar whenever, they should be absolutely fine.
Just keep an eye on newborns, especially big, dumb bulls, as they like to lay down in stupid places and sleep the death sleep of a newborn. Doesn’t always result in good health.
And for what it’s worth, calf jackets and blankets compress the animals hair which actually lowers their natural insulation ability. Their only real benefit would be if the animal is outside in the rain and the jackets are waterproof, otherwise hair is plenty. If they have access to an area out of the wind, are dry, have their hair well fluffed and not stuck down and have a full tummy with access to the snack bar whenever, they should be absolutely fine.
Just keep an eye on newborns, especially big, dumb bulls, as they like to lay down in stupid places and sleep the death sleep of a newborn. Doesn’t always result in good health.
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