Ways to manage Heat Stress in Dairy Farm
Dairy cows are exposed to several stress factors of which heat stress is a major recurring factor that is to be addressed effectively to avoid negative impact on growth and performance of animals and hence the overall farm profitability. Mitigating strategies to reduce heat stress The above said negative impacts of heat stress can be reduced through interventions in nutrition, management, and genetics. Let us see more about this. Managemental strategies Provide shed to heat stressed animal. Provide extra air movement by installing fan in stall brans and holding areas. Using sprinklers and misters can help animals to dissipate excess body heat. Water can be run over a shade or roof to facilitate evaporative cooling. Provide a clean and abundant supply of drinking water. Sanitation should be increased due to the higher risk of mastitis and other infections caused by environmental microorganisms. Nutritional strategies Raise the energy...