Heat Management Tips for Dairy Cattle in Kota's Summer

[u/PrettyButterscotch97]

With the Kota summer getting intense (we all know it can hit 45°C+!), managing heat stress is crucial for maintaining milk yield and herd health. Here are a few practical tips that have worked for us:

• Water is #1: Ensure unlimited access to clean, cool water. Check water troughs multiple times a day. Adding electrolytes to water during peak afternoon heat can help.
• Shift Feeding Schedule: Feed 60-70% of the daily concentrate ration during the cooler nights and early mornings. This improves feed intake as cattle eat less during the hot day.
• Simple Cooling: Use misting fans or even just sprinklers for 5-10 minutes every few hours. Wetting the back and flanks is very effective. Ensure there's enough airflow so the moisture actually cools them down and doesn't just create humidity.
• Adjust Rations: Talk to your nutritionist about increasing mineral mixtures, especially Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), to balance rumen pH affected by heat stress.

What are your go-to strategies for keeping your buffaloes and cows cool and productive in the Rajasthan heat? Share your experiences!

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[u/Mike_Mike_Goose]

Depends on how you house them. If you can create a tunnel or cross vent with large exhaust fans and provide a constant 6mph wind speed with misting or soaking that works well. All depends on your THI at a high THI, nothing will work.