Protect Cattle from Heat Stress

Being proactive is the best way to deal with heat stress in cattle.

Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week, increasing the potential for heat stress in cattle, warns Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University livestock systems specialist. “One day of heat stress is uncomfortable, but two or more days back to back without night cooling can be deadly for livestock,” said Hoppe. “Signs that animals ar...

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