Cool Cows Workshop - South Coast

Cows feel the heat more than we realise.

Even at 25C, they can begin to feel uncomfortable. The immediate impact of heat stress on cows is a substantial decrease in feed intake resulting in reduced milk production as the cows body temperature increases.

Long term heat stress results in reduced in-calf rates, low milk production, low protein and fat test results, liveweight loss and other cow health problems that can negatively impact farm income.

Heat stress can be effectively managed with a proactive whole-of-year approach including changes to on-farm infrastructure, animal nutrition, and breeding programs.

In the Cools Cows discussion workshop, we will discuss strategies to help you minimise the impact of heat stress on your cows, optimise milk yield, and ensure the overall well-being of your herd.

Biosecurity

As this event is being held on-farm so please be respectful of biosecurity: Wear clean clothes and boots. Please change your clothing and wash your hands if you have been in contact with farm animals on the morning of the event.

Notify me prior to the event if you have arrived back in Australia from overseas within the prior 7 days.

Enquiries - contact Jane Woolacott: jane@dairynsw.com.au