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 ...

Providing shade for grazing cattle is a hotly debated topic among producers and animal science researchers. “I have heard a Kansas rancher say that when cattle are in shade, they don’t graze,” said ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the summer weather hits full stride, take some time to focus on factors that impact animal performance during these months. Stocker calf performance reflects changes in the environment, plane of ...

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 ...

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 animals where you want them in the hot summer is not easy,” Traverse said. “But without shade, cattle are severely discomforted. Mobile shade shelters are amazing; these structures allow me ...

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 ...