the effects of heat stress on the nutrition of the dairy cow
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The Effects of Heat Stress on The Effects of Heat Stress on the High Producing Dairy Cowthe High Producing Dairy Cow
Jud Heinrichs
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA USA
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IntroductionIntroduction
Cows are most efficient at 40 to 70°FDaily temperatures above 85°F
– Reduce milk production – Milk fat depression
High humidity increases these effects
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Heat Stress & High HumidityHeat Stress & High Humidity
Profound effects on the dairy cow– Appetite
– Current production
– Milk fat production
– Future milk production
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Depressed Dry Matter IntakeDepressed Dry Matter Intake
Degree of DMI depression depends on the digestibility of the diet – especially the forage component
– If fed separately, forage intake will be selectively reduced compared to grain
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Effect of Heat Stress on Milk Yield Effect of Heat Stress on Milk Yield and Maintenance Requirementsand Maintenance Requirements
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Other Effects of Hot WeatherOther Effects of Hot Weather
Rumen pH (more acidic)
Cud chewing and gut motility – Reduces milk fat– At temperatures above 70°F
10° increase in daily high causes a 0.1% drop in milk fat
Sweating and panting– Water and electrolyte loss
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What to do? – FeedingWhat to do? – Feeding
Feed TMR or forage more frequently during cooler periods of the day
Feed a TMR to avoid selective eatingProvide a cool area for forage feedingPossibly sprinklers over feeding areas
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What to do? – Feeding, cont.What to do? – Feeding, cont.
Check the bunk often– Once in the feed bunk, silages (especially
wetter silages) heat and mold quickly in the summer
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What to do? – RationWhat to do? – Ration
Use best forage possible to maintain required fiber levels
Raise nutrient density of the diet– Forages generate more heat than
grain during digestion (per unit of energy consumed)
Add fat to the ration to boost energy intake
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What to do? – Ration cont.What to do? – Ration cont.
Feed sodium bicarb to partially make up for decreased rumination (0.25 to 0.33 lb/d or .75% of total ration DM)
Increase these minerals to make up for losses in sweat– Requirements are not well-defined
K up to 1.5% Na up to 0.4%
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What to do? – FacilitiesWhat to do? – Facilities
Keep cows as cool as possibleProvide plenty of cool, clean water
– Close to feeding areas– Near milking areas
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Final PointsFinal Points
Maintain forage quality and intake
Maintain water quality and availability