Managing heat stress in sheep, beef and dairy cattle

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.

• Shade options for livestock - Drought Info
• Shade and shelter project - Meat & Livestock Australia
• Managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards - DPIRD
• Cool Cows: manual, 2023 (PDF) - Dairy Australia
• Strategies For Managing Heat Stress - Dairy Australia
• Ellinbank Smartfarm - Agriculture Victoria
• Hub news - Drought Hub