The USDA ARS Cattle Heat Stress Forecast has indicated emergency levels for Wednesday and Thursday for most of Texas and Oklahoma. Heat indices, humidity and other factors are assessed to gauge the level of stress cattle will encounter during an extreme heat event. Actions such as not moving animals or working cattle early in the morning and ensuring cattle have adequate water access and unimpeded air flow are among the recommendations to minimize heat stress. Read more…
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