While our unseasonably warm spring has been enjoyable and offered excellent ground conditions for the beginning of the season ...

Heat stress costs the U.S. dairy industry as much as $670 million annually and scientists predict it ... the slick mutation appears to offer an advantage for different cow species in hot, ...

“Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he says. “Whenever we get hot, ...

As summer gets into its stride, ForFarmers is urging dairy farmers to implement preventative measures against heat stress, which can significantly impact milk production and herd fertility.

Heat stress is a significant issue in dairy farming, affecting cow health, productivity and well-being. It occurs when cows ...

Rising heat and humidity can drive up SCC, but with proactive management and attention to detail, summer doesn’t have to ...

Dairy cows are one of the animals most susceptible to heat stress, which can result in reduced milk production and fertility. As temperatures soar, farmers look to keep their cows cool.

USDA grant supports MSU research into dairy cattle heat stress A Jersey dairy cow grazes in a pasture at the Bearden Dairy Research Center. (Photo by David Ammon) ... particularly in the southern ...