Document Type

Other

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Keywords

dairy cows, heat stress, milk production, cattle management

Extension Number

ExEx 4024

Department

Dairy Science

Description

Alleviating heat stress is critical to milk production. Heat stress from high environmental temperatures can be compounded by mistakes in managing and feeding the cows. Water is your first concern during periods of high temperatures. Water physical properties—heat conductivity and latent heat of vaporization—help transfer heat from the body of the animal to the environment.

Comments

Updated January 2006.

Download
COinS