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    Some Tips To Keep Dairy Cows Cool

    October 7, 2019

    When temperature rises, cows will start to experience heat stress. This will cause a lost in appetite and a drop in milk production. Here are some tips to help cool the cows:

    1) Drinking water

    • It is crucial that the cows have sufficient fresh water available all day.

    • There should also be 3 inches per cow in the pen of space along water trough to help decrease competition among the cows.

     

    2) Shade

    • Research has shown that cows under shade has a 10 - 20% increase in milk production as compared to those without shade.

    • For high producing cows, shade is crucial.

    • However, do not neglect heifers and dry cows or sick cows as well. Ensure they have shade when needed.

     

    3) Fans

    • Fans are useful tool to help remove heat.

    • Choose fans that are abut 36 - 48 inches wide and place them 8 feet off the ground, 20 feet apart.

    • Ensure that fans are spread evenly across the barn to help create good airflow in all areas.

     

    4) Sprinklers

    • Sprinklers combine with fans will provide the best heat removal in most commercial barns by using evaporation to help cool the cows.

    • A good sequence is to have sprinklers on for about 3 minutes for the cows to soak the water.

    • After that, allow the fan ample of time to evaporate and cool the animals.

    • Sprinklers should not be close to the bed as it will increase moisture which will cause mastitis.

     

    5) Misters

    • Farmers are also advised to use misters when possible.

    • Misters can be attached to fan over the beds to provide evaporative cooling of air in the barn.

    • Misters are designed in such a way that they evaporate before settling on the beds.

    • These systems work best in low humidity and high airflow environments. It should not be used in high humidity or closed environment.

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