Employees lying around are not a good sign, but in a dairy herd, this might mean good news. According the latest research by Cornell University, adequate lying time is essential to maintaining milk production. When our cows heat up in conjunction with rising ambient temperatures, their natural inclination is to stand in an attempt to reduce their core body temperature. The highest producers are the most sensitive to these temperature fluctuations. Cornell University researchers have found that during heat stress, core body temperature mediates the cow’s standing and lying response. To read more, click HERE.
Published on Monday, 31st August 2015 - 10:10
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