The Ripple Effects of Heat Stress on Dairy Farming.

Heat Stress Impacts Dairy Cow Longevity and Farm Profitability.
 

• Milk Production Losses: Heat-stressed cows eat less, lowering milk yields. Each liter lost is revenue left on the table.
• Reproductive Issues: Heat stress disrupts hormonal balances, making it harder for cows to conceive and stay pregnant. This means longer calving intervals and fewer calves over a cow’s lifetime.

• Health and Longevity: Chronic heat stress leads to hoof problems, suppressed immune function, and conditions like mastitis, often resulting in early culling. Every premature culling adds the expense of replacing a cow that hasn’t reached its productive peak.
• Herd Turnover Costs: Raising or buying replacement heifers is costly, and high turnover reduces the efficiency of fixed investments like housing and milking equipment.

• On Calves: Heat stress in pregnant cows affects calf development. These calves grow slower, have weaker immune systems, and produce less milk when they enter the herd.
• On Herd Genetics: Delayed reproductive success caused by heat stress slows genetic improvement, reducing the herd’s potential for years to come.

• Increased Productivity: Cooling systems help cows maintain optimal body temperatures, preventing production drops during heat waves. Farmers report higher milk yields and better fertility rates when cooling is in place.
• Reduced Health Costs: Cooling reduces the incidence of heat-related illnesses like mastitis and lameness, cutting down on veterinary bills and keeping cows in peak condition.
• Improved Longevity: Cooled cows experience less stress, live longer, and spread the cost of rearing over more productive years. This translates to fewer replacements and higher profitability.
• Better Calf Health: Cooling pregnant cows ensures healthier calves, preserving the herd's future productivity and genetic potential.

• Proven Results: Farms using Core Cool Systems report better milk production, improved fertility, and fewer health issues—even during the hottest months.
• Durable and Sustainable: Built to last, Core Cool’s systems enhance animal welfare while supporting long-term profitability.
• Customizable Solutions: Each system is designed to meet the unique needs of your herd, ensuring maximum impact.

• Herd Longevity: Healthier cows stay in the herd longer, spreading costs and increasing returns.
• Future Generations: Healthy dams lead to productive offspring, safeguarding your herd’s genetic and financial future.
• Cow Comfort: Comfortable cows are happy cows, and happy cows perform better.