Our focus should be to recognize the signs of heat stress and take action for prevention. Calves start to feel heat stressed at 25ºC. Clinical signs of heat stress in calves are:

  • Increased body temperature resulting in reduced movement
  • Increased respiration rate (open mouth panting)
  • Decreased consumption (milk, grain and hay)
  • Increased water intake

 

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