MSU Extension Drought Resources

Animal Health

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  Managing heat stress in the feedlot with nutrition

  Published on July 12, 2023
  In addition to amenities that can cool cattle, nutritional considerations may be another means to help manage heat stress in feedlot cattle.

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  Practical heat stress abatement strategies for dairy cows

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Heat stress

  Published on July 14, 2021
  Learn how to mitigate heat stress for animals during fair season.

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  Heat stress in cattle: Recognizing the signs and tips to keep your cattle cool

  Published on July 5, 2018
  Given the current high temperatures, cattle could be under heat stress. It’s important to know the signs so producers can manage and reduce livestock heat stress.

• Water use for heat abatement

  Published on September 27, 2013
  Using a combination of water and fans is an effective method of cooling cows during summer heat. In planning for upgrades to the cooling system, extra pumping from the well and storage in the lagoon should also be considered.

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  Heat stress in pigs

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Identifying the signs of stress in pigs during periods of hot weather will aid in making proactive adjustments to management and handling practices.

• Avoid heat stress in your sheep and goats

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Make sure your sheep and goats have access to plenty of clean fresh water on hot, humid days.

• Heat stress affects heifers and growth rate

  Published on June 4, 2012
  Cooling cows is well known to have an economic return, but there are advantages to keeping heifers comfortable too.

• Heat stress in dairy cattle

  Published on May 29, 2012
  Heat stress causes major economic loss for Michigan dairy producers.

• As temperatures soar remember to transport livestock with care

  Published on July 25, 2011
  Failure to consider hot weather transporting needs of livestock can lead to heat related health issues. Consider these tips to keep livestock comfortable.

• Heat stress in cattle – Know the warning signs!

  Published on July 22, 2011
  Cattle heat stress, Managing and reducing livestock heat stress