Are wet cows cool cows?
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September 5, 2023

Are wet cows cool cows?

Many dairy farms rely on water, usually in combination with fans, to cool cows in hot weather. Dr. Jennifer Van Os, assistant professor and Extension specialist in animal welfare, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, said although cooling cows with water is helpful, it shouldn’t be the primary cooling mechanism. Van Os explained

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