Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm Ep. 118

Heat stress is a growing challenge on our dairy farms, and the impact on your farm could be bigger than you think. In this episode, you’ll hear how DairyNZ’s summer trial at Scott Farm is testing common mitigation tools, and assessing their return on investment, to find the best solutions. Animal scientist Dr Charlotte Reed and senior animal care specialist Jac McGowan break down the research and share their early insights and observations from the trials. They also share current information and practical solutions you can use right now to keep your cows comfortable and productive in the heat. Heat Stress research and current information DairyNZ invests in heat stress research to give you evidence behind the solutions that improve cow comfort, protect performance, and support sustainable, future‑ready farm systems. Read more about heat stress research in action at DairyNZ Get current information for reducing heat stress in your dairy cows Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Connect with DairyNZ Stay up to date with advice, latest research, tools and resources. Read, browse, scroll, listen, or be there in person. Visit dairynz.co.nz/get-connected

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Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm Ep. 118 is an episode from Talking Dairy by DairyNZ.

This episode is 26:59 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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