Managing Feedlot Heat Stress

G1409
Published 2007

When the heat is extreme, schedule cattle handling between midnight and 8 a.m.; never handle cattle in extreme heat after 10 a.m. Ensure water is adequate and shade and/or sprinklers are installed. Shift toward evening feeding and reformulate ration to lower the energy content by 5 percent to 7 percent or lower total feed intake to minimize overall metabolic heat load.

Publication Details

Authors

Terry L. Mader

Dee D. Griffin

LeRoy Hahn

Subject

Animal Agriculture

Beef

Publication Date July 24, 2001
Last Revision Date September 24, 2007
Language English
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Series NebGuide