On a hot summer day, people often dress in light clothing, drink more water than normal, and seek shade to minimize the impacts on the body from heat and humidity. Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts said cattle need many of those same strategies for maximum performance over the summer.
Talking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarians Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, and Brad White and nutritionist Phillip Lancaster agreed that providing plenty of water and shade are two keys to success in keeping cattle comfortable.