Depressed appetite is the primary cause of the reduced milk yield. Heat stress generally affects high-producing cows more than low producers. Shades, fans, and misters are all measures to ensure animal comfort. 20 degrees F. Records are produced, used and updated daily . It has been said that when production is measured production will increase.
Animal identification is seen as the heart of the records program.
Important dates and events are recorded in a timely manner and these records are used to manage the herd and locate exceptions to standards. In southern California the average herd on DHIA has increased milk production 3 percent annually over the past several years. Unless your herd is producing more milk per cow on an annual basis, it is falling behind the industry. Persistent use of these procedures will help you obtain your goals of higher milk yields, improved milk quality and more profitable cows. An incentive program based on milk production usually involves some target volume of milk and a monetary bonus for obtaining that amount.