Consider Regional Calving Seasons

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When Should Cows Have Calves? Depends Where You Live

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The speaker continues, noting that in regions with harsh winters, like Missouri (experiencing 10 degrees below zero), it's advisable to consider calving in the springtime. However, in states with milder winters such as North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, the concern for winter calving is significantly reduced because the calves are naturally 'strong and robust.' This emphasizes the importance of climate-appropriate cattle management.

Goal: The speaker concludes by addressing how optimal calving seasons vary depending on geographic location and climate, providing examples from different U.S. states.

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Now, if you live in a place like Missouri where it's 10° below zero this time of year, uh then you may want to consider calving in the springtime during the spring flush. But, you really don't have to consider it so much here in a place like North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia. Virtually 3/4 of the country, you don't have to worry about this, okay? Even West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio. You guys, we're not having to worry so much because these are again very strong, very robust animals.

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