Articles Tagged with ''cattle heat stress''
Impacts of heat stress on dairy cows extend beyond immediate milk production. Maternal heat stress in utero affects fetal development, leading to compromised growth, immune function and long-term productivity in offspring.
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Don’t stress: Here’s how to handle the heat
Several factors can lead to stress in cattle and, although some are out of our control, there are steps producers can take to minimize stress and keep animals healthy.
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Reduce heat stress with soaking
Strategic decisions about timing, use of sensors, location of soakers and soaking design can decrease water usage while improving overall sustainability and cow comfort during the warmer months.
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5 things to know about ventilation
Understanding the basics about air quality and airflow, how each type of ventilation system operates in various types of facilities and how to maximize cow comfort and performance are key to optimize your ventilation system.
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Top 3 tips to improve cow comfort
Bedding, cooling and stocking density are three areas to consider when evaluating the cow comfort on your dairy.
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Managing heat stress in cattle
As we approach peak summer temperatures, understanding how heat affects your herd can help you find and implement heat mitigation techniques that will be the most practical and profitable to your operation.
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Preventing early embryonic losses
To avoid the negative economic effects of early embryonic loss in the cow herd, producers should carefully consider stressors such as vaccination, nutrition and transportation.
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Cow comfort and sustainability: Striving for harmony in dairy farming
Cow comfort boosts productivity, which leads to more sustainable dairy farming.
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Heat wave havoc: 5 key tips to safe summer cattle handling
Producers should be proactive about using heat stress mitigation strategies to see cattle safely through the intense summer heat.
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Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs
Animal handlers and owners should be vigilant in watching for and preventing heat stress in their livestock and pets as temperatures spike in the summer months.
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