4H members at Last Chance Stampede & Fair in Helena adapt to extreme heat by adjusting livestock care routines.
4H members at Last Chance Stampede & Fair in Helena are adapting to extreme weather by caring for livestock during peak heating hours, using fans, and altering feeding times to early mornings or late nights to reduce stress and improve animal health. Sara Dearing, a 4H club member, discussed her care for Black Agus Cow, Muzzle. The heat also impacts Montanans statewide as they deal with triple-digit temperatures.
July 25, 2024
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