Join UWA’s Professor Shane Maloney and Western Dairy Extension Advisor India Brockman as they delve into the impact of heat stress in sheep and cattle, with a special focus on dairy cows in Western Australia.
Shane discusses the Murdoch University-led project “The Benefits of Shelter Belts”, which is evaluating the effectiveness of shelterbelts in WA’s South West region.
India introduces Dairy Australia’s Cool Cows program. Discover the far-reaching impacts of heat stress, including reduced milk production, low milk protein and fat tests, lower fertility rates, and long-term health issues. Explore why “shade is king” in heat stress management and gain insights into cost-effective strategies for creating cooler environments for your livestock.
This episode is brought to you by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub and is hosted by Shannon Beattie.
Episode links
Ellinbank Smartfarm – Agriculture Victoria
Strategies For Managing Heat Stress – Dairy Australia
Cool Cows: manual, 2023 (PDF) – Dairy Australia
Managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards – DPIRD
Shade and shelter project – Meat & Livestock Australia
Additional resources
Shade options for livestock – Drought Info
