HEAT STRESS

Dairy producers can significantly improve current milk production by reducing summer heat stress.  The resources below can help you understand how to combat heat stress on your dairy.


Implementing Heat Stress Relief Systems (Missouri) Heat Stress Relief for Dairy Cows (Monsanto)

Freestall Barn Design and Cooling Systems (Kansas State)

Micro-Sprinkler and Fan Cooling (Kentucky)

Keeping Cows Cool, Where do I start? (Kansas State) Cow Cooling Calculators and Tools (Kentucky)
Reducing Heat Stress in Holding Pens (Kansas State) Managing Dairy Cows In Hot Weather (Georgia)
Coping with Summer Weather (Kansas State) Cooling Systems for Dairy Cattle (Georgia)
Fan Placement and Heat Stress Abatement (Kansas State) Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle (Nebraska) 
Fan Selection and Maintenance (Kansas State) Heat Stress Publications (Purdue)
Sprinkler Systems at a Feed Line (Kansas State) Reducing Heat Stress for Dairy Cattle (Virginia)
Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle (Arkansas)  
   
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MU Extension - CA Program

For comments or questions concerning these pages, please contact:
Joe Zulovich Extension Agricultural Engineer
Barry Steevens  State Dairy Specialist