Managing Heat Stress in Dairy and Feedlot Cattle

As temperatures rise, dairy and feedlot cattle face a significant challenge—heat stress. This issue is not only uncomfortable for your cattle but can directly impact their health and productivity. If you manage a dairy farm or a feedlot, you’ve likely experienced the consequences of heat stress: decreased feed intake, reduced weight gain, lower milk production,

Introduction to CDI Livestock and Its Key Modules

Livestock farming faces increasing challenges from climate variability. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events significantly affect livestock health, productivity, and profitability. Among the most critical issues is livestock heat stress, which can lead to reduced feed intake, decreased weight gain, and even animal mortality. Managing these risks is essential for the sustainability of farming operations.

Impacts of heat stress on dairy cattle

Heat stress occurs when an organism’s body is subjected to excessive heat and struggle to maintain its normal body temperature. It is a condition that occurs when the body’s cooling mechanisms become overwhelmed, typically due to high environmental temperature, humidity, or a combination of both. In context of dairy cattle, they are particularly susceptible to

The impacts of heat stress on feedlot cattle

Heat stress can have a significant impact on feedlot cattle, affecting their overall health, productivity, and welfare. Feedlot cattle are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to the high-density conditions in which they are housed and the limited opportunities for natural cooling. Physical Impacts Here are some of the key impacts of heat stress on