Tag: Heat Stress
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Feedlots prepare for summer heat as cattle weights continue climbing
With summer weather approaching across the Midwest and Plains, cattle feeders are already preparing for the risk of heat stress in feedyards as heavier cattle and volatile weather patterns increase concerns heading into the hottest months of the year. Even during years forecast to bring cooler temperatures or above normal rainfall, livestock specialists say short…
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Florida cattle producers prepare for early heat stress
In Florida, cattle producers are preparing for increasing heat and humidity as summer conditions begin to build. Warm overnight temperatures and high humidity levels reduce cattle’s ability to cool down, raising the risk of heat stress. Producers are adjusting management practices by improving water access, modifying grazing schedules, and increasing shade where possible. Heat stress…