Despite snow drifts and frozen ground in some areas, it’s not too early to plan to avoid heat stress. The U.S. dairy industry loses $1.5 billion annually due to heat stress. The authors share tips for the whole herd.
With afternoon humidity of 60-70 percent and temperatures at 75-77°F, cows may already begin to experience the effects of heat stress.”
Source: Dairy Business, April 4, 2022. Link. Heat stress impacts more than just the milking herd. Between calves, dry cows, and milking cows, dairy producers should implement a whole-herd heat stress solution to limit those impacts.