Preparation is the key to managing heat stress
Published on:
03/02/2019
Author/s :
Jack Garrett, Director of Research and Technical Support, Animal Nutrition, QualiTech.
The key to managing your herd through heat stress is being ready for it. Watching the weather forecast to understand the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) is the first step in managing heat stress. The color-coded chart and tips list can help you keep your cows comfortable during summer heat.It’s important to provide fresh, cool water (70-86 degrees F.) during times of heat stress so cows can...