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Heat stress in dairy calves

July 16, 2021

Serena Lamont

During these hot summer months, you are likely aware of heat stress and the effect it has on your lactating herd. However, are you aware of the effect it has on your calves?

Beat the heat: Nutrition management considerations for summer

June 30, 2021

Jon Pretz

It is well documented that summer heat can have both short-term and long-term impacts on the production potential of dairy cows.

Do calves need a heat stress chart?

May 7, 2021

Zach Janssen

Heat stress is a crucial concern when it comes to lactating dairy cattle, both from a welfare and economic standpoint on our dairy farms. Much research has been conducted to elucidate the effects of heat stress on lactating cows and to develop effective heat abatement strategies.

Heat stress impacts energy metabolism

May 6, 2021

Rodrigo Garcia

As summer months get closer and temperatures begin to ramp up, dairy producers from all over the world start to think of strategies to minimize the effects of heat stress on their farming operation.

3 tips to reduce heat stress in dairy cows

March 12, 2021

John Sheets

Warmer weather is nearly here, and with it comes high temperatures, high humidity and increased chances of heat stress. According to a 2019 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research study, the U.S. dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses to heat stress annually.

Feeding Strategies to Combat Upcoming Heat Stress

March 8, 2021

Warmer temperatures will be here soon. It’s time to start strategizing. As temperatures begin to rise in April and May, humidity can follow. This combination of temperature and humidity can impact your herd. The temperature-humidity index (THI) is an indicator of when heat stress may occur.

Case study: How a dairy herd increased milk, decreased milking time and fixed feet problems

October 19, 2020

John Welps

Not long ago, my colleague Chip and I visited a 600-cow dairy farm in Texas that was looking for some help.

Implementing new cow cooling strategies and considerations for bedding material

September 30, 2020

Joseph DeLong

As producers are looking to make improvements on their operations, cow cooling strategies have quickly become the main topic of discussion on most of my farm visits these days.

‘Crazy’ cows can affect reproductive performance

September 10, 2020

Emily Smith and Jordan Thomas

Many of us have had those “crazy” animals that don’t quite seem worth the hassle. But, have you ever considered that crazy cows might actually be hurting your bottom line?

Monitor your behavior in busy times

June 24, 2020

Bob Milligan

Human beings are unique. We are born with certain tendencies and natural reactions. You may well have completed leadership or personality profiles to better understand your tendencies and natural reactions.

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