Managing heat stress in sheep

All animals have their own limit/load to how much heat they can tolerate. This is important for normal body functions in sheep as their internal temperature to be maintained within a narrow range.  In this episode we explore what is heat stress, how to identify it and hot to treat, manage and prevent heat stress in your sheep.

Useful links:

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/livestock-health-and-welfare/caring-for-animals-during-extreme-heat

·        https://www.mla.com.au/extension-training-and-tools/resource-hubs/transport-hub/sheep-transport-guidelines/

·        https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/beef-cattle/managing-heat-load-and-heat-stress-sheep-and-cattle-saleyards#:~:text=However%2C%20as%20air%20temperature%20rises,sweating%20to%20increase%20evaporative%20cooling.

·        https://www.veterinaryhandbook.com.au/Diseases.aspx?diseasenameid=116

·        https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/newsletters/sheep-notes-newsletter/sheep-notes-autumn-2020/signs-and-management-of-heat-stress-in-sheep