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You are here: Home / Tips for Equestrians / Warning!! High Temperatures Can Cause Heat Stress in Livestock, Pets and Horses

Warning!! High Temperatures Can Cause Heat Stress in Livestock, Pets and Horses

July 21, 2011 by Brigita McKelvie

Heat Stress in Horses

I received the following e-mail from the Pennsylvania State Dept. of Agriculture. Due to the heat wave many of us are witnessing, we MUST watch out for our animals, both house pets, livestock and horses. It is just as dnagerous for them as it is for humans.

Please read and pass it on to all you know. Animals can get heat stress just like humans.

News for Immediate Release!!

July 21, 2011

Agriculture Secretary Warns High Temperatures Can Cause Heat Stress in Livestock, Pets

Harrisburg – With a serious heat wave affecting much of the state and country, Agriculture Secretary George Greig today cautioned livestock and pet owners to take measures to protect animals from high temperatures that can cause them to suffer from heat-related stress.

“Owners must monitor their animals during these extreme temperatures, because livestock and pets can quickly become distressed,” said Greig. “If your animals exhibit unusual behaviors which could be related to heat stress, contact a veterinarian immediately.”

Greig recommends looking for signs of stress in livestock that are outside during the hottest part of the day. These signs include animals bunching together, heavy panting, slobbering, lack of coordination and trembling.

Greig said that heavier, fattened livestock, animals with darker coats and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of stress from the extreme heat.

Pet owners should not leave animals in vehicles. A car’s interior temperature can rise within minutes, creating suffocating temperatures that lead to animal health problems and possibly death. Likewise, if pets are left outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of fresh, clean, cool water.

It is important to have proper ventilation for animals kept indoors, and be sure to have backup power generation systems in place should an electrical outage occur.

Greig offered additional tips for helping pets and livestock animals including cows, horses, pigs, sheep and others deal with the heat:

· Provide shade – move them to shaded pens if possible.

· Provide water – as temperatures rise, animals need to consume more water. Spraying animals with water can also help them to cool down, using a sprinkler that provides large droplets.

· Avoid overworking livestock – it’s safest to work with cattle early in the morning when their body temperatures are low. In addition, routine livestock management procedures such as vaccination, hoof trimming and dehorning should be postponed until the weather cools.

· Avoid unnecessary transportation – if livestock must be moved, try to do so in the late evening or early morning hours.

. Hose down horses and pets if you can – Hosing them will help keep them more comfortable.

· Take dogs for early morning or late-evening walks, when temperatures are cooler.

For more information, contact a local veterinarian.

Media contact: Nicole Bucher, 717-787-5085

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