
The Keys to Kid Barn Ventilation
The key to a good kid barn ventilation audit is to evaluate the air quality in many different scenarios. Weather can change the kid’s environment quickly. Monitoring air quality should be part of your daily checklist. If problems persist, enlist a trusted consultant to assess your options Daily checks: Look, listen, smell and feel Look: […]
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Heat Stress in Dairy Cows – Importance of Barn Ventilation
Hot weather can have severe adverse impacts on cattle health and milk production, so most dairies, especially in regions with warmer climates, have strategies to try to prevent or reduce heat stress. Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri, says we need to remember that a dairy cow’s comfort zone is […]
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Key Considerations When Purchasing a Cattle Trimming Chute
Spring showers are a blessing for the pasture and the crops, especially after a dry fall. We often need the rain, however, it comes with its own problems. Cool and wet conditions for long periods of time are hard on cattle hoofs. It promotes an environment where bacteria can thrive, hoofs soften, a combination that […]
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