Join UWA’s Professor Shane Maloney and Western Dairy Extension Advisor India Brockman as they delve into the impact of heat stress in sheep and cattle, with a special focus on dairy cows in Western Australia.

Shane discusses the Murdoch University-led project "The Benefits of Shelter Belts", which is evaluating the effectiveness of shelterbelts in WA's South West region.

India introduces Dairy Australia's Cool Cows program. Discover the far-reaching impacts of heat stress, including reduced milk production, low milk protein and fat tests, lower fertility rates, and long-term health issues. Explore why "shade is king" in heat stress management and gain insights into cost-effective strategies for creating cooler environments for your livestock.

This episode is brought to you by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub and is hosted by Shannon Beattie.

• Shade options for livestock - Drought Info
• Shade and shelter project - Meat & Livestock Australia
• Managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards - DPIRD
• Cool Cows: manual, 2023 (PDF) - Dairy Australia
• Strategies For Managing Heat Stress - Dairy Australia
• Ellinbank Smartfarm - Agriculture Victoria
• Hub news - Drought Hub