Elsewhere in India, temperatures have reached 50C (122F) this year. That is bad news for India’s dairy industry, with heat stress leading to reduced appetite, lower weight gain and decreased fertility in cattle. Fans keep the cowshed cooler and protect against heat stress on Kailas Ramasamy’s farm. Solutions to ward off heat stress include specially designed sheds with fans and sprinklers to keep cattle cool, but that comes at a high cost. Does he think the lower maintenance costs and risks of heat stress will persuade more farmers to turn to Indian breeds?

Source: The Guardian June 22, 2022 17:05 UTC