Hot weather and heat extremes

Manage the challenges and impact of hot weather, heat extremes and heatwaves using the resources below.

During prolonged periods of hot weather, it is important to be aware of heat stress in livestock and the effect it can have.

When temperatures become warm enough for you to start sweating, calves will also sweat.

Avoiding heat stress in outdoor sows during farrowing and lactation is important and wallows play a key role in keeping sows cool.

Heat stress negatively impacts milk production, behaviour, health and welfare of dairy cows.

The temperature–humidity index (THI) estimates the sensation of thermal (dis)comfort and is widely used to assess the impact of heat stress on dairy cows.

Make the most of your farm's potential with the latest regional grass growth and quality data and analysis, updates and resources.

From grain store preparation to final dispatch, our guidance will help minimise loss of premiums, through claims and rejections.

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