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The recent heat wave across the West and Midwest is a reminder of the effects of heat stress on cows. The farms that succeed are not just cooling cows. They are managing time, environment and consistency as one system, explains Muhammad Wasim Iqbal, DVM, MS, PhD.
The graphic from Dr. Iqbal’s post is saved here as a poster to use when communicating with cattle producers <Link>.
Source: Ruminants Academy, LinkedIn, March 22, 2026. Link.
Under heat stress, cows don’t fail because of the ration. They struggle when management fails to protect their biological rhythm.”
Also see: Search results for: heat stress, AHD Archives. Link.