Dr. Jimena Laporta: Managing Heat in Dairy | Ep. 70
Even in the winter months, it's essential to start considering strategies for managing heat stress in dairy cattle, a challenge that predominantly arises in the summer. Understanding and managing heat stress is vital for the welfare, productivity, and sustainability of the dairy cattle industry. This episode features Dr. Jimena Laporta, offering key insights on addressing heat stress in dairy cattle. Explore effective strategies to improve herd health and productivity in the modern dairy industry.
"Heat stress impacts dairy cattle at all life stages, affecting health and productivity."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:16) Introduction
- (06:45) Discussion on heat stress in calves and epigenetics
- (08:58) Impact of heat stress on cattle of all ages
- (09:36) Economic and health consequences of heat stress
- (18:38) The durability of epigenetic changes from heat stress
- (37:42) The importance of cooling dry cows
- (46:34) Final three questions
Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Jimena Laporta, Assistant Professor of Lactation Physiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from Uruguay, Dr. Laporta holds a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Animal Science, and a Ph.D. in Dairy Science from UW-Madison. Her research, blending mammary gland physiology with management, genetics, and nutrition, aims to tackle challenges in dairy cattle, including environmental stressors, metabolic disorders, and immune suppression. With her expertise, Dr. Laporta is pioneering in developing management practices and interventions to enhance dairy cattle health and productivity outcomes.
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