What are some of the symptoms of livestock heat stress? And what are some of the actions you need to take to protect them?
Monitoring for heat stress on livestock is key to surviving the heat waves that are occurring in many parts of the USA. Symptoms for cattle, pigs, and poultry will vary but some of the approaches will be the same: shade, cool air, water, and observation are needed.
An AgChat conversation on summer farming stress provides information.
What are you doing to reduce stress during the summer working months? What do you need to know about animal stresses in the summer? An AgChat conversation on summer farming stress took place that covers these questions and more. Also discover resource links and information sources.
Orlando Gil provides a perspective on the possibility of animal rights activists tapping into the emerging Latino market.
Companies are investing millions of dollars trying to reach this segment of the population. With some estimates putting Latino purchasing power at more than a trillion dollars, it just makes sense that companies would invest money and resources in this growing demographic. Orlando Gil provides a perspective on the possibility of animal rights activists tapping into the emerging Latino market.
Wesley Smith challenges the animal agriculture industry to share the story of the tremendous human benefit we all receive from the proper and humane use of animals that would be lost if the animal-rights activists get their way.
