Hoard’s Dairyman – SHADE and Heat Stress Shade structures are not only important in keeping heifers cool but can be instrumental in maintaining growth rates and reproductive performance. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association offers the following tips for constructing shade structures during this summer season: Situate structures north to south. As the sun moves […]
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“Dairy Heat Stress Road Show” spreads the word. Hoard’s Dairyman – May Issue – Cow Cooling Like a magician’s hat, the surprises coming out of dairy heat stress research seem to be endless. Each new study brings more evidence that heat stress is either a direct cause of, or a contributing factor to, some of the […]