Adequate shade is one important method to protect cattle from heat stress
WITH forecast hot weather in the coming days, North Coast Local Land Services warns stock owners to be mindful of the impacts of high temperatures on their animals.
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Cattle can be affected by heat stress and signs include – increase in respiration rate, open mouth breathing, reduced feed intake, seeking shade, crowding around water troughs, drooling saliva and in severe cases, collapse and death. Paddocks should have adequate shade opportunities and water supply.
