Cow Cooling
ARTICLES
Explore the pitfalls associated with off-season ventilation and learn about actionable strategies to address these issues.
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Barn planning: Decisions, decisions
Identifying your priorities early on when building new facilities will make the process easier.
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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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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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Maintain your ventilation system to maintain production
A maintenance checklist is provided to prepare fans, curtains and the ventilation system for the warmer weather ahead.
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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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