Latest News From Dairy Heat Stress

VES-Artex has recently unveiled a new soaking system, Intelligent Soaker 2.0, which is designed to help alleviate heat stress while significantly reducing water usage on dairy farms.

Heat stress undoubtedly causes setbacks for cows. But a growing body of research shows it also impacts the calves they are carrying, and possibly even the generation after that.

Technology and efficiency go hand in hand. This is what Chris Szydel says, as he shares how incorporating technology into his role as herd manager has been a game changer at Wisconsin’s largest family-owned dairy.

With the exclusion of firefighters and other personnel responding to emergencies, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is now issuing a permanent heat rule effective July 17 for outdoor workers.

The heat is on, and calves feel it, too. Here are five strategies to help calves cope as summer sizzles on.

A popular Chinese herbal supplement is being evaluated as a potential feed additive to mitigate the effects of heat stress in dairy cattle.

The dairy cattle of the future may be more comfortable and less susceptible to heat stress thanks to genetic alterations to change the physical characteristics and color of their hair coats.

Calves and heifers aren’t as susceptible to heat stress as cows, but they do suffer from it to some degree, and their production is diminished as a result.

Over the weekend, monsoon storms came through Arizona. A huge concern facing farmers in the western part of the U.S. is water scarcity, so it’s easy to understand why Arizona dairy farmer Casey Dugan welcomed the rain.

The high temperatures and lack of rain that face south-central Missouri have not only played havoc on Michelle Eilenstine’s mind, but also with her corn crop.

Nothing says county fair week like a hot forecast. Don’t forget to prepare for the heat your animals will face at the fair. 

Many types of technology can help identify and warn us of ergonomic hazards in agriculture, including our phones and wearable devices that can monitor the environment and worker's wellbeing.

There are a number of ways to support cows through stretches of heat stress, including nutritionally.

The recent historic high milk prices have been overshadowed by the feed costs that continue to climb. However, producer, Ryan Junio, owner of Four J Jerseys, number one concern is water scarcity facing California.

Extra water – along with a possible electrolyte boost -- is never more important than in the heat of summer.

As the thermometer starts to creep its way into the upper 80s, 90s or even the 100°F mark, nobody wants to put in physical work during the hottest part of the day - cows included.