Proactive management of livestock critical before and during heat events

Animal handling
  • If working with livestock is absolutely necessary, livestock handling should be limited to the early morning hours. (NDSU photo)
    If working with livestock is absolutely necessary, livestock handling should be limited to the early morning hours. (NDSU photo)

    This summer, preparation will be key in protecting ruminant livestock from heat stress

    North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists encourage livestock owners to monitor weather forecasts and anticipate when conditions may pose a significant risk to livestock.

    Such conditions occur when above-average temperatures meet increased humidity. These conditions are expected to occur starti…