Core Cool Systems

Jun 2

Cows only spend about 23% of their day eating. That means for more than 18 hours a day, they are somewhere else: Resting. Ruminating. Standing. Walking. Waiting to be milked. Trying to recover from heat stress. Modern cooling systems have come a long way, and cooling events at the feed bunk, holdi...Read more

Cows only spend about 23% of their day eating. That means for more than 18 hours a day, they are somewhere else: Resting. Ruminating. Standing. Walking. Waiting to be milked. Trying to recover from heat stress. Modern cooling systems have come a long way, and cooling events at the feed bunk, holding area, and cooling yard absolutely help cows during periods of heat stress. But today’s high-producing dairy cow generates metabolic heat 24 hours a day. So the conversation may no longer be only about creating stronger cooling events. It may also be about helping cows maintain comfort throughout the full 24 hours. In Part 1 of this new 3-part series, we explore why the future of heat stress management may be shifting from intermittent cooling events toward continuous comfort and recovery. READ THE BLOG: https://www.corecoolsystems.com/blog/cooling-cows-2/cows-only-spend-23-of-their-day-eating-so-where-are-they-getting-cooled-the-other-77-part-1-of-3-19 Core Cool Systems because Heat stress is continuous. Prevention should be too.

May 27

When the sun goes down, we think it cools off. But high-producing cows keep producing metabolic heat long after the hottest part of the day has passed. Without continuous nighttime cooling, cows may begin the next day carrying heat stress from the day before. That’s why prolonged heat events are ...Read more

When the sun goes down, we think it cools off. But high-producing cows keep producing metabolic heat long after the hottest part of the day has passed. Without continuous nighttime cooling, cows may begin the next day carrying heat stress from the day before. That’s why prolonged heat events are so difficult on high-producing dairy cows. If cows cannot fully cool down overnight, heat stress continues building over multiple days. Heat stress prevention is not just about helping cows survive hot afternoons. It’s about helping them recover before the next day begins. #DairyFarming #HeatStress #CoreCoolSystems #WisdomWednesday

May 26

“We use rumen boluses to monitor core body temperature, so we know our cows stayed cool all summer — even at 31°C and a THI of 85.” This is what makes continuous cooling different. It’s not just about moving air or creating temporary relief during part of the day. It’s about continuously removing h...Read more

“We use rumen boluses to monitor core body temperature, so we know our cows stayed cool all summer — even at 31°C and a THI of 85.” This is what makes continuous cooling different. It’s not just about moving air or creating temporary relief during part of the day. It’s about continuously removing heat before it accumulates and impacts: • comfort • reproduction • milk production • recovery That’s why more dairies are shifting their focus toward maintaining core body temperature, especially in high-producing cows during prolonged heat stress conditions. Cool the Cow. Not the Barn. #DairyFarming #HeatStress #CowComfort #CoreCoolSystems

May 25

NEW PODCAST EPISODE Middle Eastern Dairy Trial Results: Continuous Cooling vs. Leading Intermittent Cooling Systems In one of the world’s harshest heat stress environments, Core Cool Systems was tested against: • cooling yards • 45˙ HVLS fans with misters • HVLS fans • sensor-activated bunk soaker...Read more

NEW PODCAST EPISODE Middle Eastern Dairy Trial Results: Continuous Cooling vs. Leading Intermittent Cooling Systems In one of the world’s harshest heat stress environments, Core Cool Systems was tested against: • cooling yards • 45˙ HVLS fans with misters • HVLS fans • sensor-activated bunk soakers using high-producing cows averaging more than 45 kg/day. The results: • Up to 86 fewer minutes of heavy breathing/day • More resting time • Maintained milk production • No cooling yard trips required This episode breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what the results tell us about continuous cooling and accumulated heat load. Listen now: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vt8pt-1ac0d53 Continuously Cool the Cow. Not Intermittently. #DairyFarming #HeatStress #CowComfort #Podcast #CoreCoolSystems

May 22

Many farms already use intermittent cooling systems like bunk line soakers to help cows manage heat stress. These systems provide temporary relief during cooling events using timed soaking intervals and large volumes of water. But during prolonged periods of severe heat stress, cows can still stru...Read more

Many farms already use intermittent cooling systems like bunk line soakers to help cows manage heat stress. These systems provide temporary relief during cooling events using timed soaking intervals and large volumes of water. But during prolonged periods of severe heat stress, cows can still struggle with accumulated heat load and limited nighttime recovery. That’s why Core Cool Systems focuses on continuously cooling cows where they spend most of their time resting and eating. Because temporary relief and continuous comfort are not the same thing. Core Cool Systems It’s about cooling the cow. Not the barn.