Adjustment of rations in critical periods

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

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

Climate risk region

Southern
Southern

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Spring and summer

Farming system

ANIMALS
Dairy

Description of the measure

Adjusting rations for easing digestability and reduce heat production

Comments on sustainability

Balance fiber, raw protein and fat content to reduce heat produced and/or compensate milk production.