PIERRE — Extreme Heat is the problem for northern plains livestock producers this week with temperatures well over 100. That along with drought will make it difficult on animals and producers. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says several factors make up the heat stress…
South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven says there have been no disease issues brought on the drought, but one big concern is water quality…
Daly recommends some cooling tips including wetting down pens, sprinkling animals and for feedlot cattle making sure there’s some type of shade…
Oedekoven says having enough feed and good quality forages remains an issue so producers have had to look at possible alternative sources of feed…
The hottest day of the week in South Dakota is expected today.
