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How to minimize the impact of heat stress on cows?

During the summer, with high temperature and humidity levels, it is crucial to reinforce management and feeding practices on dairy farms.

This helps prevent decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased disease susceptibility.

Consider adopting these strategies:

1⃣ Ventilation and Cooling:
Use fans and sprinklers to lower cows' body temperature.
Ensure facilities provide shade from direct sunlight.

2⃣ Fresh and Abundant Water:
Provide unlimited clean water. Each cow can consume up to 150 liters per day in hot weather.
Ensure water troughs are well-distributed and easily accessible.

3⃣ Balanced Diet:
Offer diets that reduce metabolic heat production.
Increase DCAD to balance electrolytes and maintain dry matter intake.

4⃣ Climate Monitoring:
Track the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI). Additional measures should be taken when THI exceeds 72.

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