Farm vet's tips to tackling heat stress in dairy herds

Katie Fitzgerald, of Bishopton Farm Vets, looks at the cause, impact and management of heat stress among dairy cows

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It is important to remember the combination of temperature and humidity within the UK climate means your cows could be hotter than you think.
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It is important to remember the combination of temperature and humidity within the UK climate means your cows could be hotter than you think.

Heat stress may not always be a key concern for many dairy herds, but it is important to remember the combination of temperature and humidity within the UK climate means your cows could be hotter than...

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