Preventing
Heat Stress
In dairy cows with
Precision Intestinal Nutrition
Jefo Protected B Vitamin
blends are designed to help dairy cows cope with stressful situations that affect production, health and longevity.
The degree of thermal stress experienced by dairy cows can be measured with the
Temperature-Humidity Index (THI).
The THI threshold for high producing dairy cows is 68. Over this number, heat stress is severe enough to have a negative impact on your cows’ performance.
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Decreased feed intake will be followed by a significant drop in milk yield and lower components.
Based on Collier (2012), reductions of 0.4 percentage units of butterfat and 0.2 of protein can be expected.
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During heat stress periods, we suggest a whole farm approach that include three principal strategies:
During heat stress periods, we suggest a whole farm approach that include three principal strategies:
1. Cooling systems
2. Roof insulation
3. Fans and/or misters
4. Increased drinking water supply
5. Avoid overcrowding
1. Deliver feed during the
coolest time of day
2. Increase nutrient density
of ration
3. Feed high quality forages
4. Increase feeding frequency to avoid any heating of the ration.
Supplementation of Protected
B vitamins
B vitamins are essential coenzymes that have specific functions to support enzymes responsible for energy (glucose) and protein metabolism of dairy cows, immune response, follicular development and early embryonic survival.
Improved Dry
Matter Intake (DMI)
Increased milk yield
and composition
+ 0.22 lb butterfat
+ 0.35 lb milk protein
Increase 20% conception rate
Optimized milk yield and composition
Decrease 33% mastitis risk
Decrease 55% ketosis risk
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About Jefo
Jefo is a global leader in high-performance non-medicated nutritional solutions for animals. Founded in 1982 in Canada, Jefo markets its species-specific products worldwide and massively invests in innovation and development to be the supplier of preference for those striving to reduce or eliminate the use of antibiotics.
With its Life, made easier commitment in mind, Jefo uses a practical approach to share its results based on complex scientific research. To improve animal health and increase human longevity by feeding growing populations with better protein sources, Jefo proposes different solutions in their programs: Jefo Care – Health & Prevention, Jefo Peak – Performance & Production and Jefo Cycle – Reproduction.