Summer heat can take a toll on cattle, but management strategies can help. Kansas State Extension Beef Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff says providing shade and limit feeding a high-energy ration can improve animal comfort and efficiency while also reducing water use during periods of heat stress.

Summer Cattle Performance and Comfort

Nebraska Extension Almanac is the University of Nebraskas longest running series of radio interviews with University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension specialists and educators. Here you will find information and advice on a wide variety of topics and issues, including crop and livestock production, ag policy, health and nutrition, lawn and garden care, and more. Nebraska Ag Almanac is produced by IANR Media of NUs Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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