20.10.2025
The Hidden Cost of Heat: How Heat Stress Endangers Young Stock from Day One
Rising temperatures are no longer just a seasonal inconvenience—they’re a year-round threat to livestock welfare and productivity. Among the most vulnerable to heat stress are young calves, particularly those still dependent on maternal immunity and passive protection from colostrum. The combination of inadequate thermoregulation in calves and impaired immune transfer makes heat stress a silent but significant contributor to morbidity, reduced growth, and long-term productivity loss.
