Kersbergen quoted in Lancaster Farming article on farming in frigid temperatures
Rick Kersbergen, a sustainable dairy and forage systems expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with Lancaster Farming for an article about caring for livestock during subfreezing temperatures. In colder regions such as Maine, Kersbergen said most calves are born indoors and many have warming boxes. “We encourage extra feeding of milk for newborn calves during cold weather. Some of our biggest issues are wind and wet weather. Most animals can handle the cold pretty well. Issues happen when the (animals) get wet from a warm snap and (then) we have rain followed by extreme cold,” he said.