Remember energy needs during final trimester

For most spring calving beef herds, energy needs in winter become more important as the cow fights harsh weather conditions and approaches -- or is in -- her final trimester before calving. During that time, she is preparing herself for both birth and lactation, in addition to rapid calf growth and development.Diets lacking sufficient amounts of energy during that time can result in loss of cow body condition score regardless of environmental conditions. That can lead to lighter calves at calvin