Heat exhaustion and heat stroke: Protecting yourself and your employees

Though there is emphasis on cattle comfort in the extreme heat of summer, we sometimes get lax on also protecting ourselves and employees from the effects. The same goes for those working outdoors, not under roof, maybe stacking hay, de-tasseling corn, construction, youth at livestock or horse shows, repairing fences, and more. Personal protection and prevention efforts will be vital as people perform these tasks to prevent heat exhaustion or stroke. iGrow talks protection and prevention when it comes to handling the summer heat. Read more…