Live THI measurements
THI-Live is an online platform showing real-time Temperature Humidity Index (THI) data from dairy buildings across Europe. Our extensive network of locations ensures we capture and analyse THI data from a range of building types, allowing us to provide precise and representative insights into the thermal comfort and wellbeing of dairy cows across the continent.
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What is my THI?
United Kingdom
THIAv.: 59
Number of stations: 25
Belgium
THIAv.: 70
Number of stations: 3
The Netherlands
THIAv.: 56
Number of stations: 6
Superior solutions for managing THI related stress:
Phibro Nutritional Solutions
Heat stress in dairy cows affects health, reproduction and milk production. OmniGen® nutritional specialty product has an EU patent for heat stress alleviation and is a heat stress management solution proven to support healthy immune function.
Feeding OmniGen can help mitigate the effects of heat stress, which can lead to lower respiration rates, body temperature and increase dry matter intake and milk yield.
Feeding OmniGen works to improve cow immunity, which can lead to better performance and the ability to handle the effects of heat stress.
Explore the difference OmniGen can make for your animals today!
Galebreaker Ventilation Systems
Temperature and humidity levels within a building are directly influenced by how well the building ventilates. Galebreaker prioritizes natural ventilation using products such as VVS™ side curtains and Rollerscreens which allow fresh air in, and ventilation ridge openings to expel the warm stale air.
In warm or still conditions, mechanical ventilation may be necessary to keep the animals cool – however running fans can be costly. Galebreaker offers a Positive Pressure Tube Ventilation solution which efficiently delivers a direct airflow to each animal. The VentTube Cool enhances comfort during hot weather, improving lying times and sustaining milk yields (see the ACCED Project).
Get in touch with our experienced team to discuss potential solutions to your heat stress concerns.
Phibro Nutritional Solutions
Heat stress in dairy cows affects health, reproduction and milk production. OmniGen® nutritional specialty product has an EU patent for heat stress alleviation and is a heat stress management solution proven to support healthy immune function.
Feeding OmniGen can help mitigate the effects of heat stress, which can lead to lower respiration rates, body temperature and increase dry matter intake and milk yield.
Feeding OmniGen works to improve cow immunity, which can lead to better performance and the ability to handle the effects of heat stress.
Explore the difference OmniGen can make for your animals today!
Galebreaker Ventilation Systems
Temperature and humidity levels within a building are directly influenced by how well the building ventilates. Galebreaker prioritizes natural ventilation using products such as VVS™ side curtains and Rollerscreens which allow fresh air in, and ventilation ridge openings to expel the warm stale air.
In warm or still conditions, mechanical ventilation may be necessary to keep the animals cool – however running fans can be costly. Galebreaker offers a Positive Pressure Tube Ventilation solution which efficiently delivers a direct airflow to each animal. The VentTube Cool enhances comfort during hot weather, improving lying times and sustaining milk yields (see the ACCED Project).
Get in touch with our experienced team to discuss potential solutions to your heat stress concerns.
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What is THI?
The Temperature Humidity Index (THI) is a single value representing the combined effects of air temperature and humidity associated with the level of thermal stress. This index has been developed as a weather safety index to monitor and reduce heat stress related losses and is particularly important in agriculture, as it helps to assess heat stress on livestock.
What is the effect of live THI on livestock?
Cows are comfortable and produce milk at their maximum potential. No negative effect on livestock.
Rumination activity decreases.
Long-term effects: Oestrus activity reduces.
Drinking behaviour changes with more visits to water troughs and longer time spent at the drinkers. Cows increase their water intake and see more cow displacements (bullying).
Long-term effects: Conception rate declines, with an increased number of inseminations required per pregnancy
Lying and standing behaviour changes with more voluntary standing observed (leading to an increase in lameness cases)
Respiration rate increases (above 40-60 breaths per minute).
Long-term effects: Milk protein and total yield declines.
Cow rectal temperature increases (above 39.2°C).
Long-term effects: Milk urea nitrogen (MUN) increases.
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