Cow Comfort
In addition to providing adequate drinking water and shade, evaporative cooling can be an effective heat abatement strategy for cows and heifers on pasture.
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Does your ventilation system work?
Observing cow behavior, mapping air speed, looking for any issues with fan placement or maintenance and fogging sections of the barn are some of the ways to check the effectiveness of the barn’s ventilation system.
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Strategies to overcome heat stress
Understanding heat stress, preparing for it and looking at options to alleviate it will help keep production steady this summer.
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5 proactive mitigation strategies for effective fly control for dairy cattle
Understanding the habits and lifecycles of four types of flies that have the most significant impact on dairy operations is crucial for proactively and effectively controlling fly populations.
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One of the most essential areas to keep your cows cool
Strategies for cooling cows in the holding pen, including design considerations, airflow and evaporative cooling.
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Stocking density is not static
Pros and cons of increasing stocking density and the effects on production and marginal income.
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Using thermography to detect heat stress in cattle
A summary of 10 studies that tested how thermography can detect heat stress on dairies.
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Operational benefits and design considerations for HVLS fans
Cow comfort benefits and placement recommendations for HVLS fans in dairy barns.
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What are the 6 freedoms of a cow?
Focusing on the six freedoms of a cow proves to be beneficial for increasing your dairy’s return on investment (ROI).
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