Help Cattle Cope With Extreme Heat

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While we can’t control the heat, there are some things we can control to help cattle through it. 

  1. Water – Make sure cattle have access to plenty of clean water, and that there is enough access space for all cattle, including calves, to get to water. 
  2. Shade – If you have the option, move cattle to a pasture that offers shade, or use portable windbreak panels to provide some shade.
  3. Air movement – Give cattle the opportunity to get into the breeze, if there is one. 
  4. Surface – Access to surfaces that are covered with vegetation will help cattle keep their temperatures lower. 
  5. Additional stress – Consider rescheduling anything that will add stress to cattle, like gathering, weaning, preconditioning, etc, if that's an option. 

Some resources for dealing with heat stress in cattle:

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