My Sunday Ag Biz column for the June 1 Tyler Morning Telegraph discusses tips for handling cattle during the summer. To help reduce cattle stress, provide adequate water, shade, work animals slowly and deliberately, and pay attention to the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) which is similar to the Heat Index normally reported by local weather forecasters during the summer months. If possible, avoid stressing cattle when the THI is above 84.
A link to a Temperature Humidity Index for cattle can be found on the following web site.
Tips for reducing cattle handling stress can be found on the following web site.
