Video: How will your herd handle the heat this summer?

When the air temperature reaches 21ºC and humidity reaches 70% some dairy breeds reduce their feed intake and production. Production in Friesian animals can reduce by 10-15g of milksolids per 1ºC rise in max temperature. In contrast, Jersey’s can tolerate heat of up to 25ºC without production loss.

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