A spring day in the 70s is often celebrated. Jackets get removed, grills get lit, golf clubs come out and cars get washed. But in the calf barn and calving pens, as well as in loafing lots, cattle start to move toward heat stress. Reminding producers that heat stress does not discriminate, Jimena LaPorta, PhD, shared the importance of keeping calves and cows cool.
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, April 1, 2024. Link.
Just like cows, heat-stressed calves are going to eat less and can become dehydrated . . . that that can have significant impacts on health and, consequently, growth and production.” – Jimena LaPorta, PhD
INSIGHTS: Remind producers of the 70oF heat stress benchmark routinely. Consider making it part of the everyday language in person, on social media and in newsletters.