DairyTalk 427: Fans are no longer enough: how weak heat management limits dairy performance - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on several technical articles
examining heat stress management in modern dairy farming. It
explores why rising temperatures are no longer just an animal
comfort issue, but a major economic production factor. The
analysis highlights how heat stress directly affects feed intake,
fertility, and milk yield, increasing pressure on herd
performance. It also shows that effective cooling requires more
than fans alone, relying instead on integrated systems, proper
maintenance, and water management. Ultimately, successful heat
stress control depends on combining technology with close
observation of animal behavior and health. With comments on a
"Progressive Dairy"-article (8/2026) by Rick McBay and Matti
McBride: https://www.agproud.com