The Dairy Podcast Show - #37 - Discerning signs and conducting trials: the first moves in the fight against heat stress
May 23, 2023
As we move further into the scorching summer, the challenge of heat stress seems to become increasingly daunting. It is not impossible to be overcome, however, and two pivotal steps towards mitigating its effects are comprehending its repercussions by discerning the telltale signs cows exhibit and conducting field trials on commercial farms to test products or management methods. In this episode, featuring Dr. Mark Thomas, we provide you with the latest insights on identifying indicators of heat stress in cows, implementing strategies to ease it, executing field trials on commercial farms, enhancing workers' comprehension and training for field trials, and avoiding errors during the implementation of field trial results. As a bonus, Dr. Thomas shares his expert opinion on the areas that should be the focus on dairy farms in the upcoming years.
What you'll learn:
1. Heat stress indicators
2. Trials on commercial farms
3. Results from commercial trials
4. Trial issues
5. Future areas for development on dairy farms
Meet the guest:
Dr. Mark J. Thomas
Experience
- Current: Partner at Dairy Health & Management Services, LLC
- Past: Partner at Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP
Background
- D.V.M. (Cornell University)
- B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Cornell University)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
