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Stu Rymph, Ph.D. from Purina discusses strategies for reducing heat stress to keep your cows cool and comfortable this season (Sponsored Podcast)
As temperatures begin to rise, dairy producers know their cows are susceptible to heat stress. Even in relatively cool regions, heat stress can negatively affect cow comfort, health and performance. Stu Rymph, technical support dairy nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition, says understanding the visual signs of heat stress is the first step to developing strategies to help your cows cope with the heat.
Q: What is heat stress and what are the visual signs?
Q: What are the effects of unmanaged heat stress?
Q: What abatement strategies do you recommend for heat stress management?
Q: What…
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