Determine from month of year and moisture conditions the critical temperature. From table below, find the wind-chill factor. Treatment Frostbite is an uncommon injury among healthy, well-nourished animals, although all species are susceptible. The areas most commonly affected by cold injury include the ears, tail, teats, scrotum, and distal portions of the limbs. Tissue thawing is painful, and analgesics should be administered.
Slow thawing is less painful than rapid thawing but results in far greater tissue damage.
Frozen tissue should not be massaged during warming. Damaged areas are best left exposed during the healing process rather than covered with occlusive dressings, and premature removal of dead tissue should be avoided, since more tissue may be vital than is initially apparent. Treatment of frostbite is usually ineffective in cattle because the injury is rarely noticed before irreparable damage has been done. If frostbite is discovered early, the injured part should be warmed immediately, being careful not to rub or overly manipulate the damaged tissue. Frozen teats should be coated with an emollient to lubricate them and lessen pain at milking.