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A dairy barn can look well ventilated and still leave cows standing in hot, stagnant air. The usual problem is not simply a lack of fans. Effective livestock cooling depends on delivering usable air speed where animals stand, feed, rest, and recover from heat load. Fan diameter, CFM, mounting height, building geometry, inlet area, and controls must work together. Heat stress is an operational issue, not just a comfort issue. It can reduce feed intake, milk production, weight gain, breeding perfo …