The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. James Spain: Thermal Balance for Dairy Cattle - Part 2 | Ep. 144

In this special episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. James Spain, Professor at the University of Missouri, continues to discuss practical strategies for managing heat stress in dairy cattle as summer temperatures approach. He explains the importance of ventilation, airflow, cow behavior, rumination monitoring, and thermal balance in maintaining feed intake, milk production, and reproductive performance during hot weather. Prepare your operation for summer and listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Heat stress management
• Barn ventilation strategies
• Cow cooling systems
• Rumination monitoring
• Thermal balance indicators

Meet the guest:

Dr. James Spain earned his PhD in Animal Sciences from Virginia Tech and his BS in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University. As a Professor at the University of Missouri, his work has focused on dairy cattle management, environmental challenges, and production efficiency. Learn more from Dr. James Spain on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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