Animal Health
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Managing heat stress in the feedlot with nutrition
Published on July 12, 2023
In addition to amenities that can cool cattle, nutritional considerations may be another means to help manage heat stress in feedlot cattle. -
Practical heat stress abatement strategies for dairy cows
Published on April 21, 2023
Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects. -
Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress
Published on July 14, 2021
Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season. -
Heat stress in cattle: Recognizing the signs and tips to keep your cattle cool
Published on July 5, 2018
Given the current high temperatures, cattle could be under heat stress. It’s important to know the signs so producers can manage and reduce livestock heat stress. -
Water use for heat abatement
Published on September 27, 2013
Using a combination of water and fans is an effective method of cooling cows during summer heat. In planning for upgrades to the cooling system, extra pumping from the well and storage in the lagoon should also be considered. -
Heat stress in pigs
Published on July 5, 2012
Identifying the signs of stress in pigs during periods of hot weather will aid in making proactive adjustments to management and handling practices. -
Avoid heat stress in your sheep and goats
Published on June 29, 2012
Make sure your sheep and goats have access to plenty of clean fresh water on hot, humid days. -
Heat stress affects heifers and growth rate
Published on June 4, 2012
Cooling cows is well known to have an economic return, but there are advantages to keeping heifers comfortable too. -
Heat stress in dairy cattle
Published on May 29, 2012
Heat stress causes major economic loss for Michigan dairy producers. -
As temperatures soar remember to transport livestock with care
Published on July 25, 2011
Failure to consider hot weather transporting needs of livestock can lead to heat related health issues. Consider these tips to keep livestock comfortable. -
Heat stress in cattle – Know the warning signs!
Published on July 22, 2011
Cattle heat stress, Managing and reducing livestock heat stress