I ran across an excellent article by Jason Detzel, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ulster County. He along with a veterinarian talk about why beef cattle are perfectly accustomed to being wintered out doors. In fact it is healthier for them. The caveat is that they need to be well fed and provided a wind break. This may be useful the next time you have a neighbor concerned about animal welfare. Thanks, Jason for putting this together.

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