Managing dairy cow stress and health through nutrition

High-producing dairy cows are constantly exposed to metabolic, environmental and nutritional challenges induced by calving, high production, overcrowding, diet changes, weather conditions (heat stress) and so on. Managing these challenges is crucial to maintain good fertility, health and productivity. Challenges that cause stress can lead to reduced milk production, inefficient feed utilisation and an increased risk of diseases and infections, such as mastitis. Stress is also known to cause d