This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey. Unlike many other ...

Without much warning, a cool wet spring gave way to the heat and humidity of summer. These high temperatures are great for getting wheat harvested but they can be hard on livestock. All levels of heat ...

Iowa's cattle and livestock are usually resilient against cold temperatures, but that's not the case with extreme heat. Cattle are susceptible to heat stress because normally graze in open pastures ...

A new study has quantified, for the first time, how much heat stress beef cattle actually experience across South America—as ...

Once seen as barren landscapes, feedlots across Australia have been reshaping their image. With industry encouraging its ...

Cattle rid their bodies of heat in three ways: radiation, convection and evaporation. “If your cattle can’t use all three methods, they’ll overheat fast,” says University of Missouri Extension state ...

While some parts of the state are getting much needed rain today, others are still suffering with heat and dry weather. Those conditions can take a toll on crops and livestock. A Springfield company ...

A new company with a new patented product is having an open house at its new manufacturing facility at 1132 Nelson Pkwy., Viroqua, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Shade Haven Company will be ...

Keeping cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, goats, horses, and other livestock cool isn’t rocket science, but it takes some advance planning. Heat stress can occur anytime the mercury rises above 80 degrees ...

This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. Josh Payne planted chestnut trees six years ago. The rows of nut trees haven’t ...

A new study finds that most beef cattle in South America experience hundreds to thousands of hours of heat-related discomfort each year, making heat stress one of the region’s most significant animal ...