As temperatures rise and cows begin to feel the effects of heat stress, nutritional strategies become key to maintaining intake, metabolism and productivity.

Proactive management of livestock prior to and during heat events is critical in protecting livestock from heat stress.

As a beef producer, you can't control the heat. But you can consider these tips to help cattle stay comfortable during times of potential heat stress.

While our unseasonably warm spring has been enjoyable and offered excellent ground conditions for the beginning of the season ...

“Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he said. “Whenever we get hot, ...

Using the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) enables farmers to determine the level of summer stress on dairy cows. The Thermo Neutral Zone for dairy cows is 5-20°C, stress symptoms begin at a THI ...

Heat-stressed cows may reduce their dry matter intake by up to 30%, leading to lower milk production " he says. "This tool is also interactive, featuring a THI calculator where farmers can input their ...

Climate change may sound the death knell for cattle farming in some regions. Skip to main content. ... showed that when the temperature-humidity index reaches 68.8, ...