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2005 National Heat Audit Project - Monsanto Dairy |
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Author: Rodriguez |
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State: US Year: 2005 |
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Excerpt: Impact of heat stress on cows & dairies, Heat Audit Project, Results of the project: Data logger technology can be used to evaluate cooling systems on individual dairies; Heat abatement tools should be viewed as a system – don’t let cows get hot…
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Although Difficult, Producers Can Improve Fertility in Summer's Heat |
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Author: DeJarnette |
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State: US Year: 2004 |
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Excerpt: Heat-stressed cows do respond extremely well to prostaglandin injections. That’s why estrus-synchronization programs can be implemented effectively in conjunction with environment-management programs.
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Application of Time Integrated Value (TIV) Environmental Control Technology to Dairy Barns |
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Author: Gooch, Timmons |
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State: NY Year: 2000 |
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Excerpt: The unique characteristic of the TIV controller is that it uses a variable referred to as the inside temperature TIV to slightly modify its control decisions when cow heat stress is perceived. The TIV value is the average inside temperature for the last
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Balancing Diets for Dairy Cattle During Heat Stress Conditions |
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Author: West |
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State: GA Year: 1997 |
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Excerpt: Once economically realistic attempts have been made to modify the cow's environment, then dietary alterations become necessary.
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Beating the Summer Slump – Keeping Your Cows Cool (part 2 of 2) |
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Author: Porter |
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State: US Year: 2000 |
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Excerpt: As the temperature increases, it is imperative to decrease forage NDF levels as much as possible while still maintaining adequate effective fiber in the diet. Use the highest quality forages available during the summer months. Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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Beating the Summer Slump— Keeping Your Cows Cool (part 1 of 2) |
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Author: Porter |
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State: US Year: 2000 |
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Excerpt: Cites data measuring the increase in respiration rate of cows under different cooling systems from morning to afternoon. Remove "misting" from your vocabulary. Providing shade might be easier than you think… Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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Bouncing babies arrivebfor heat-stress research |
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Author: Lytle |
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State: MS Year: 2002 |
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Excerpt: A multistate research project investigating the feasibility of a Bos indicus breed popular in Brazil: the Gir (or Gyr). When crossed with Holsteins in Brazil, they are referred to as Girolando cattle. Ideally, hope to find higher summer conception rates…
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Can Cows Be Improved Genetically for Better Heat Tolerance? |
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Author: Misztal |
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State: GA Year: 1999 |
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Excerpt: If sires that are more heat tolerant for production are also more heat tolerant for reproduction, dairy producers in GA & other SE states may be able to select sires giving considerable higher profit than current top TPI sires.
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Cooling systems - Reduce heat stress in livestock & increase productivity |
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Author: Brouk |
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State: KS Year: 2004 |
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Excerpt: One method used to beat the heat is low-pressure or feed line soaker systems, with water intermittently applied through overhead sprinklers. An extra 100 lbs of milk per cow over the summer will cover the cost of most systems (generally last 5 years).
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Cooling Systems for Georgia Dairy Cattle |
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Author: Worley |
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State: GA Year: 1999 |
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Excerpt: Shade (The first & most basic step is to block solar radiation by providing shade.), Air Movement, Evaporative Cooling, Barn Design Recommendations, Fan & Sprinkler Systems,
High Pressure Fogging Systems
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