SPRING SUMMER BONUS MAGAZINE 2026

immediately after calving, rapid cooling, and strict hygiene are essential when bacterial pressure rises. Feeding adequate volume within the first two hours remains non-negotiable. Monitoring calf serum total protein or Brix values during summer confirms that passive transfer targets are consistently achieved. To beat the heat is not just about protecting the current milk yield. It is about protecting the dry cow, safeguarding colostrum quality and giving the calf the strongest start possible. By proactively managing heat stress before calving, producers can improve immune transfer, reduce disease risks and strengthen the performance in the next lactation. In a www.deheus.co.za | 031 785 1575 | infosa@deheus.com climate where high heat load conditions are increasingly common, effectively beating the heat may be the difference between calves that merely survive the summer and those that grow into productive cows that secure the future of the herd and the dairy. Beat the heat before calving by protecting colostrumquality, safeguarding calves, and securing the future herd – work together with your local De Heus technical advisor to keep your cows healthy and productive: https:// www.deheus. co.za/meet-our-team/. Spring/Summer 2026 BONUS www.agribonus.co.za 52