The optimum temperature for dairy cows is 25°F – 50°F. When temperatures start to soar during summer, there will be negative, lasting effects on the health and performance of the herd, and consequently the profitability of the enterprise. Here are some tips to minimize the negative effects of heat stress during the summer season:

• Gradually shift the cows’ feeding schedule by offering fresh feed during the coolest parts of the day, that is, early in the morning and/or late at night.
• There may be a need to reformulate the ration to increase nutrient density. This will help ensure that the cows will receive essential nutrients for production and maintenance even when consuming fewer pounds of feed.
• Fresh, clean, and cool water should be available at all times because the water needs of cows increase significantly duri ... Read more »

A pet sitter is one of the possible alternative that you can have when you need somebody dependable to take care of your pet while you are away from home. Picking out a person whom you can rely on to go inside your home several times a day to tend to your pet’s needs or stay in your home for the entire duration that you are away needs to be made well ahead of time, long before you have a need for one.

To be sure that you have indeed chosen a person who is trustworthy, have ‘trial pet sitting sessions’ a few hours a day or when you’re out for a weekend excursion. These encounters will give you a chance to assess your pet’s behavior when with the pet sitter as well as how the person carries out the task.

Know more about your pet’s needs by visiting your Westminster, MD animal hospital.

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