BY Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension | December 10, 2020 Thin cows have a higher maintenance requirement in cold weather than those in moderate condition. (Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension) Grouping the thin cows together can be a powerful tool in giving them the extra feed they need ahead of calving season. - Cattle Chat podcast MANHATTAN, Kan. — In the midst of the holiday season and the increased access to sweets, many people may be observing a less than ideal change in their personal body conditions. While people may strive for a skinnier physique, holding a thin body condition over the winter may create deficits for cattle heading into calving season, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.