Dillon Hale and Megan Feekes at Hale’s Farm & Feed in Ephrata said there are a mix of methods ranchers can use to ensure their livestock remain healthy in the extreme heat the Basin has seen this week. From hydration supplements to water tank management, it’s all in applying a bit of effort to ensure animals remain safe.
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...