heat stress

High temperatures are now more likely and less predictable so dairy farmers need to be prepared to combat the negative impact of heat stress on health and productivity in their herds

Temperatures across the UK are set to reach above 30°C next week with farmers urged to start preparing for long-term extremes

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

A record-breaking heatwave is expected to hit parts of the UK this week, with livestock markets already cancelling sales and temperatures approaching 40degC, here is some essential advice for keeping your livestock safe

With the arrival of summer prompting the mercury to rise, Dairy Farmer looks at how heat stress can affect milk yield and conception rates in high yielding dairy cattle, and how to mitigate its impact

Ram fertility testing could be a valuable tool ahead of this year's breeding season as heat stress this summer could have impacted fertility in breeding stock

Studies have shown that heat stress during the dry period can not only affect productivity in the following lactation, but also the productivity of daughters and granddaughters

Growers urged to consider strengthening crops to grow longer, deeper-seeking roots

Heat stress in UK dairy herds can have a massive impact on milk yield, fertility, and cow welfare, yet it often goes unnoticed until it's too late...

Research has shown heat stress at any point during the dry period can affect the lifetime performance and productivity of the developing foetus