This chart is based on cows showing different parameters of distress, starting with drooling, panting, to group separation. The increase in humidity and temperature increases the risk of cattle dying from heat-related issues. 

Are there any preventive measures you can take? 

Absolutely.  

1. Ensure your cattle have enough shade throughout your land, to escape the heat, especially during the peak hours of the day. Direct sun can be the leading cause of heat-related deaths in cattle herds.
2. Leave cattle handling to the cooler parts of the day. When it’s too hot for you to be outside, it’s too hot for your cattle to be managed. Take advantage of the cooler parts of the day, early morning or dusk.
3. Water Monitoring- Tracking your water is crucial to the health of your herd. With Ranchbot, you don’t have to drive around in the heat to check all of your troughs, ponds, or tanks. Look at all of your water levels in the palm of your hand with the MyRanchbot Platform. You’ll keep your cows hydrated for all of the long summer days ahead, without skipping a beat in your workday. For more information, check out our Product page. 

The summer heat may be a yearly battle, but staying ahead of your herd’s needs is essential. To keep your cattle cool and stress free, keep your herd in the shade, leave cattle handling to early in the day and contact us for your water monitoring solutions.