How many homes could be heated by cow muck? It is not a question I have thought about before, but as Britain searches for sustainable sources of heat, many farmers are looking, well, right under their ...
Extreme heatwaves are increasing stress for Europe’s cattle, forcing farmers to rethink housing, herd size, and land use.
Jul. 18—Heat stress is a significant issue in dairy farming, affecting cow health, productivity and well-being. It occurs when cows generate and absorb more heat than they can dissipate, leading to ...
Within the next few decades, intensifying heat waves could expose a significant share of Europe's cattle to dangerous levels ...
The heat is important for everyone to monitor, but local farmers must take extra precautions to ensure livestock stays cool. "Many people think that cows are just like humans, but really cows are very ...
In the northern Great Plains, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, frequent dangerous wind chills, and blowing and drifting snow are common occurrences. Beef cattle increase ...
As the planet warms, Nigerian farmers are looking to breed cattle that can take the heat, importing semen from a Brazilian breed suited to balmy tropical weather. In Africa, European cattle struggle ...
Several management practices can help reduce the impact of cold stress and decrease potential health and performance setbacks ...
The heat is important for everyone to monitor, but local farmers must take extra precautions to ensure livestock stays cool. "Many people think that cows are just like humans, but really cows are very ...