Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine May 2018 Vol 3 Issue 2

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

Signs of Heat Stress in your Cattle can cause significant heat

Signs of stress have been documented in cattle to include decreased activity, not wanting to lay down, opened mouth and laboured breathing, sweating and excessive drooling to name a few.

Should you need to work your cattle do so in the early morning hours. During the summer months make sure you check your cattle often, the key to survival from heat stress is early intervention.

stress in cattle. If your cattle are experiencing any of the signs of heat stress you should minimize the stress immediately. Make sure you provide additional water, provide shade and avoid handling,transporting, or moving cattle.

Recent summer temperatures combined with high dew points

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