We’ve identified several myths associated with heat stress based on the hundreds of dairy operations we’ve visited across the country.
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Nutritional Strategies to Combat Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
While mechanical cooling methods like forced air and sprinklers are essential, nutritional strategies can also play a crucial role in mitigating heat stress.
Cool Cows, Thriving Herds: Support your herd this summer
While humans are impacted by heat and humidity, cows have it worse than we do. Humans generally start to feel heat stress when the temperature reaches around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Immunity 101: The Basics
Research has shown that nutritional interventions can influence the immune system of livestock and poultry. In order to interpret research findings and design stronger experiments, scientists have had to develop a deeper understanding of immune function.
French Fries to Dairy DMI: Using an Inexpensive Air Fryer to Determine Dry Matter
When assessing the health and productivity of your dairy herd, dry matter intake (DMI) is one of the key data points to consider. If DMI is low, productivity suffers no matter the quality of the ration. Moreover, with low DMI, maintaining cow health becomes that much more challenging.
Summer Strategies to Reduce Whole-Herd Heat Stress
Summer is just around the corner and with it, heat stress. According to a 2019 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research study, the US dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses annually to heat stress. Higher temperatures can affect herds, and in turn, can decrease performance, production, and profit.
Three Steps to Manage Heat Stress in Beef Cattle
The full swing of summer will bring high temperatures, high humidity, and high chances of heat stress. Heat stress is a major concern in the beef industry, causing countless problems in cattle, such as a decrease in feed intake, diminished digestibility, and a significant negative impact on performance.
Three Tips to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
Summer is 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 US dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses to heat stress annually. With afternoon humidities of 60-70%, and temperatures at 75-77°F,...
Before the Sun Rises: Dusk. Dawn. Dairy. Diamond V – In Celebration of International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women's Day - A day in the life a woman dairy farmer
Create Lifelong Immunity Starting with the Calf
Creating lifelong immunity in baby calves has never been more important. A proactive approach to health, nutrition, and management is a must from day one. Having a proper program in place not only improves the health of the animal, it can improve resilience to stress and disease. By implementing adequate...