Whether it’s a cow, a lamb a chicken or other farm animal, keeping livestock and poultry cool and hydrated during heatwaves can protect valuable animals from harm. A shady fairgrounds barn like this steer is in or an overhead sunscreen to provide shade can make a big difference in both the animal’s comfort and overall health.
August 16, 2023
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Local feed store operators discuss available options for helping livestock healthy in extreme heat
EPHRATA – The sign at the SubWay in Ephrata read 105 degrees Wednesday afternoon, and temperatures throughout the area have been high all week, including on the various ranches in the area. Ranchers have a variety of tools though to help keep their livestock from overheating. Ensuring animals have easy access to clean water troughs is important, said Megan Feekes of Hales Farm and Feed in Ephrata...