Heat Stress Management
Help support herd performance during seasonal heat.
Supporting performance starts with animal care.
High temperatures during the summer months can significantly affect dairy and beef cow performance. With the right nutritional and management strategies, herds can be better prepared for hot weather while maintaining performance and efficiency.
Our comprehensive heat stress guide brings together Jefo’s top resources, practical recommendations and expert insights to help you better manage heat stress and support production throughout the summer.
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Beat the Heat: Essential Tools for Minimizing Heat Stress in Your Dairy Herd
Why heat matters: as temperatures and humidity rise, so do the challenges faced by your dairy herd. Understanding and managing heat stress is crucial for maintaining cow health and performance. -
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You Can't Turn Off Dairy Cow Stress
Learn why dairy cow stress can’t be switched off and how to manage it with effective farm strategies. -
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Heat Stress: Greater Returns, Improved Animal Welfare, An Easier Summer
Explore how heat stress affects rumen health, feed intake and milk production, and how targeted nutrition can help dairy cows perform under high THI. -
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Investigating Seasonal Component Fluctuation
Today, we talk about the ups and downs of dairy milk component yield across seasons: Why do we see production dropping during summer time? Why does this happen? What has been investigated? How can it be mitigated?Learn more about it with Dr. Lance Baumgard. -
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5 Smart strategies to safeguard your farm from summer heat
As temperatures rise and humidity levels soar in summer, heat stress becomes a critical concern for farm animals. It can significantly hurt animal welfare, productivity, and your farm’s bottom line. Take charge now with these five proactive strategies to keep your livestock cool, safe, and thriving all season. -
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Beat the Heat: Boost Your Cows' Well-Being This Summer
Did you know that investing in nutrition and management during periods of heat stress can lead to higher returns? By addressing your herd's needs, you enhance productivity and well-being, making your summer easier and more profitable. -
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The Hidden Cost of Heat Stress: What You Need to Know
As global temperatures rise, heat stress has become a formidable challenge in livestock management, leading to significant financial losses due to increased mortality rates. Heat stress occurs when an animal's body cannot dispel excess heat, impairing performance, health, and survival rates. -
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Dry Cows Need Love Too: Essential Tips for Helping Them Beat the Heat
Did you know that heat-stressed dry cows cost the U.S. dairy industry a staggering $810 million annually in lost milk production? But there's good news! By cooling these cows effectively, you can boost farm profits and cow health. -
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Keep Your Dairy Cows Chill: Tackling Chronic Stress for Healthier Herds
Did you know that chronic stress is a silent threat to your dairy cows' well-being? Chris Gwyn from Jefo Nutrition, featured in Successful Farming magazine, sheds light on how stress leads to major health issues and what you can do to help your herd thrive.
