Dakotas Ranchers in midst of Calving Enjoying Warm Weather
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Unseasonably warm weather in the Dakotas is giving a boost to cattle ranchers in the midst of spring calving.
Southern North Dakota rancher Doug Bichler tells KXMB-TV that the warmth is a blessing for the 100 calves on his ranch that were born in bitter cold a few weeks ago. He says the warm weather also puts less stress on cows that are still pregnant.
High temperatures in the two states this week have reached the 50s, 60s and even 70s. The warmth has broken records in eastern North Dakota.
Warm weather can bring a few problems. Eastern South Dakota feedlot operator Cory Eich tells The Daily Republic newspaper that muddy pens are an issue for him. Wide temperature swings also can lead to respiratory problems in cattle.
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