Charles Soderholm, DVM, PhD Dairy Science
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Five Nutritional Strategies to Minimize the Effect of Summer Heat Stress on Lactating Cows
Posted by Charles Soderholm, DVM, PhD Dairy Science on Jul 2, 2019 2:11:05 PM
Summer heat stress affects cows throughout the U.S., resulting in reduced feed intake, lower milk production, poor reproductive performance and excessive weight loss. The reduction in milk yield associated with heat stress occurs primarily because of declining feed intake. The metabolic effects of heat stress can be minimized with practical knowledge, supplemental fats and other nutritional strategies.
Topics: ANIMAL NUTRITION