Investigation of new approaches to cooling cows experiencing increased heat load

Even taking climate change into account, hot weather will continue to incite heat load responses in cattle. Therefore, it is imperative that livestock production systems identify and utilise mitigation strategies that are efficient and effective at reducing heat load. This project aims to improve the capacity of Australian dairy farmers to mitigate the impact of heat stress on cow performance via investigation of cooling strategies and establishing effective management strategies for livestock under heat load.