WHY SUMMER MINERAL SUPPLEMENTATION SHOULD BE EVERY DAIRY FARMER’S PRIORITY
Summer challenges dairy farming in unique ways. Heat stress, paired with changes in pasture quality, can affect milk composition and overall productivity. However, an often-overlooked solution is targeted mineral supplementation, which offers a pathway to maintaining milk quality and profitability through the warmer months. Why milk quality suffers in summer As the temperature rises, cows […]
PREDICTING HEAT STRESS – HOW DO WE DO THIS AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Heat stress in dairy cows isn’t just about temperature – it’s a combination of temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind. Even mild heat stress can impact a cow’s milk production, feed intake, and overall health, leading to financial losses. New Zealand research shows heat stress costs around 6kg MS per cow in the Waikato, equating […]