Heat Stress
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Related Topics: Heat Stress, Health and Wellbeing, Agricultural Health and Safety
Related Topics: Cattle, Heat Stress
Publications
Heat Stress Management in Broilers
Gary D. Butcher and Richard Miles
Methods to Relieve Heat Stress for Florida Dairies
I. M. Toledo, G. E. Dahl, R. A. Bucklin, and D. K. Beede
Recognizing Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
Izabelle Toledo and Geoffrey Dahl
Saddle and Tack Care in Hot and Humid Environments
Joel A. Mcquagge, Todd A. Thrift, Edward L. Johnson, andEdward L. Johnson
Managing Heat Stress in Horses
Aakilah S. Hernandez, Carissa Wickens, andSamantha Brooks
This article provides guidance on monitoring signs of heat stress and management recommendations to improve horse welfare. Written by Aakilah S. Hernandez, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha Brooks, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, November 2025.
Economic Feasibility of Cooling Dry Cows: Findings and Spreadsheet
Fernanda Ferreira, Geoffrey Dahl, andAlbert De Vries
The negative effects of heat stress in lactating cows are well known, but only recent studies have explored those effects along with the full benefits of cooling dry cows. Recent work at the University of Florida has demonstrated the benefits of dry cow cooling on calf performance and cow health in the next lactation. This 5-page fact sheet discusses the economic losses from milk production due to heat stress, investment, utilities, maintenance, and feasibility analysis.