What’s making your cow breathe so hard may surprise you.

Heavy breathing is one of the most visible signs of heat stress, but temperature is not the only factor at work.

Humidity, air movement, solar radiation, and even a cow’s stage of production can influence how effectively she manages heat. Paying attention to breathing rates and other behavioral signals can help identify heat stress before performance takes a bigger hit.

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