Items Tagged with 'heat abatement'
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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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Using technology to create an animal-centered environment
Automation and technology can make barns more comfortable for cows.
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Cool your cows from the inside out
The negative effects of heat stress on cows are wide-ranging, but reproduction effects alone can have a significant impact on a dairy.
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Heat stress and the often-forgotten heifers
In addition to providing adequate drinking water and shade, evaporative cooling can be an effective heat abatement strategy for cows and heifers on pasture.
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Lameness: Be proactive before heat stress
Have strategies in place to detect and prevent lameness due to heat stress.
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Heat stress and essential nutrients for rumen microbes
By feeding the rumen microbiome, you can protect your herd from heat stress and maintain better body condition for a successful, more profitable lactation period.
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Feeding practices to cool hot cows
Preparing cows for heat stress with proper nutrition and feeding practices can improve their body’s response and may help your herd be more successful this summer.
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Natural ventilation design for your dairy
Design considerations for sidewall and ridge openings on dairy barns to allow adequate air movement and air exchange in various seasons.
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