26/05/2026
โ๏ธ ๐ก๏ธ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐
- ๐๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐พ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐
Although this weather is a warm welcome to us all as temperatures rise, cattle can begin to struggle long before it feels โtoo hotโ to us. Even a few days of warm, humid weather can affect milk production, fertility, feed intakes, and overall herd health.
Dairy cows are particularly vulnerable during humid conditions, especially in sheds or collecting yards where airflow may be limited. Early action can make a real difference.
Key Areas to Focus On:
โ๏ธ Water Supply: Cows will drink significantly more in hot weather. Make sure troughs are clean, flowing well, and easy to access.
โ๏ธ Airflow & Ventilation: Improve air movement wherever possible โ open up sheds, check fans are running efficiently, and avoid stale, humid conditions.
โ๏ธFeeding Management: Offer larger portions of feed during cooler periods of the day or overnight, when cows are more likely to eat comfortably.
โ๏ธ Reduce Heat Build-Up: Minimise time spent standing in collecting yards and avoid unnecessary handling during the hottest hours.
โ๏ธGrazing Considerations: Where possible, provide access to shade or allow cows indoors during peak daytime temperatures.
Heat stress doesnโt just affect performance today; it can have knock-on effects on fertility and health for weeks afterwards.
If youโre concerned about any animals or would like advice on managing cattle during hot weather, please contact us at the office or speak to your routine vet.
