Items Tagged with 'heat abatement'
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Cows that calve in the summer months generally have a tougher transition. Monitoring animals closely can ensure a smooth transition.
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4 tips to foster a positive impact on calf stress
Preventative measures like good nutrition, handling practices, calf comfort and observation protocols are key for keeping calves healthy while they're stressed.
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More than milk production: Long-term effects of 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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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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Calves can vote too: Preferences for hutch ventilation during summer
Study shows that by 6 weeks old, calves show a significant preference for ventilated hutches, and ventilated hutches can help reduce heat stress. Additionally, pair-housed calves spent 80% of their time together.
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Calves under the sun: Navigating heat stress challenges
Heat stress can have lifelong negative impacts on calf health and performance. Shade, air flow, the THI chart and electrolytes are all essential tools for mitigating this issue.
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Practical heat stress management tips
Israeli dairy producers keep cows cool by ensuring each cow has enough space, utilizing a “cooling cycle,” creating a cooling shed on the farm and paying attention to where on the farm cows can become overheated.
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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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