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Livestock farmers identify solutions to address heat wave that has limited milk production

Record-high temperatures over the past two years have caused a significant reduction in raw milk production at the farm level in Puerto Rico

October 17, 2024 - 2:45 PM

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Milk production on farms decreases in the summer season due to high temperatures, however, the record numbers reported this year caused cows to suffer from “heat stress” and lower milk production. (Charlie Neibergall)

By Efraín Montalbán Ríos

Periodista de Negociosefrain.montalban@gfrmedia.com

At a time when Puerto Rico is facing a marked shortage of fresh milk caused mainly by excessive heat on the country’s farms, the livestock sector has identified alternatives to deal with climate change for the future, according to Manuel Martínez Arbona, president of the Dairy Sector of the Farmers Association.