Dr. Mark J. Thomas: Heat Stress Assessment in Dairy | Ep. 37

As we move further into the scorching summer, the challenge of heat stress seems to become increasingly daunting. It is not impossible to be overcome, however, and two pivotal steps towards mitigating its effects are comprehending its repercussions by discerning the telltale signs cows exhibit and conducting field trials on commercial farms to test products or management methods. In this episode, featuring Dr. Mark Thomas, we provide you with the latest insights on identifying indicators of heat stress in cows, implementing strategies to ease it, executing field trials on commercial farms, enhancing workers' comprehension and training for field trials, and avoiding errors during the implementation of field trial results. As a bonus, Dr. Thomas shares his expert opinion on the areas that should be the focus on dairy farms in the upcoming years.

“Firstly, what is really important is identifying whether there is heat stress.” - Dr. Mark J. Thomas

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (1:45) Introduction 
• (7:13) Heat stress indicators 
• (10:33) Trials on commercial farms 
• (16:39) Results from commercial trials 
• (24:45) Trial issues 
• (30:26) Future areas for development on dairy farms 
• (34:39) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark J. Thomas

Experience:

• Current: Partner at Dairy Health & Management Services, LLC
• Past: Partner at Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP

Background:

• D.V.M. (Cornell University)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Cornell University)

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