Cooling/ventilation systems in animal buildings

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Northern
Northern

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Summer
Very high temperatures / Heat wave

Farming system

ANIMALS
All

Description of the measure

Due to high temperature, cooling and/or ventilation systems are required to preserve animal performance

Comments on sustainability

Exposure to a high temperature–humidity index can effect milk production and quality, mortality, reproductive health and disease susceptibility, especially in intensive dairy cattle. Investments are needed, increased energy consumption.