Episode notes
Summer heat isn’t just stealing milk-it’s draining $1,500+ per cow annually. In this explosive episode, we dissect the hidden costs of heat stress, from crippled reproduction to multi-generational productivity losses. Discover why sprinklers alone won’t save you and how proactive cooling systems, targeted nutrition, and dry-cow strategies can triple your ROI.
Key Takeaways
- Heat stress costs the U.S. dairy industry up to $2.9B/year-63% of livestock losses-yet most farms still use outdated band-aid fixes.
- Milk components take a hit: Protein yields drop, fat content swings wildly, and SCC spikes cost you premiums.
- Reproductive carnage: Heat-stressed cows suffer 40% lower conception rates, with damage lingering for 50+ days after temperatures cool.
Keywords
dairy heat stressdairy cow cooling systemsmilk production summerheat abatement strategiesheat stress prevention