Nutritional strategies to support heat-stressed dairy cows

Heat stress in dairy cows can be alleviated by adjusting nutrient density, balancing electrolytes and supporting immunity to help protect cow health and farm profitability through the heat of summer.

Dairy Cow With Vet In Barn
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Summer heat is one of the most consistent and costly challenges in dairy production. When temperatures rise above 22 degrees C, especially with high humidity, dairy cows begin to experience heat stress. As a result, milk production drops, fertility declines and metabolic disorders increase.

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