A cattle heat stress emergency has been forecast on July 9 and 10. Summer
heat events can result in direct and indirect financial losses for the
cattle industry, especially in Oklahoma and Texas. While weather events
are unavoidable, management strategies can reduce the impact of heat
stress on animals. Advance notice combined with heat stress management
plans can help minimize the losses associated with high heat. The
USDA’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) provides cattle heat stress
estimates based on the National Weather Service 7-day forecasts and heat
stress research done at the US Meat Animal Research Center. These
forecasts can help you make informed decisions about your cattle and
environmental risk factors and take action to mitigate the impacts of
heat stress on your animals. They also provide resources on how to
recognize heat stress For more information on forecast methods, warning signs and breathing rates, please visit ARS Cattle Heat Stress Forecast. Read more…
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