Heat is a serious threat to dairy cows - we're finding innovative ways to keep them cool - 0 views
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Severe overheating can threaten cows’ health and their ability to get pregnant and carry calves to term.
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Dairy farmers use fans and sprayers to cool cows in their barns, but there is a substantial need for better options. Existing systems use a lot of energy and water, which is costly for farmers. And climate change is raising temperatures and stressing California’s water supplies.
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Cows are particularly sensitive to hot weather: Their body temperature is 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, three degrees higher than humans, and they create a large amount of heat as they break down feed in their stomachs and produce milk.
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