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With temperatures rising and many Pennsylvania dairy farms experiencing July heat waves, proper ventilation and cooling measures are essential this time of year. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Clint Burkholder of Burk-Lea Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania shared his strategies for mitigating heat stress — including a new sprinkler system that keeps cows’ body temperatures low while reducing water waste. He also offered his perspective on the return on investment for genomic testing and how to maximize forage quality.