Managing Summer Heat Fundamentals

Content
2 modules
Difficulty
Basic
Rating
Course length
30 mins
Instructor
Emily Litzow
Price
Free + GST

Description

Managing summer heat in a feedlot is vital to protect cattle from heat stress, which can cause poor welfare, reduced feed intake, and even death in extreme cases. 

High temperatures can also impact productivity, leading to weight loss, slower growth rates, and lower profitability. 

By actively managing heat, feedlots can maintain animal health, performance, and overall business sustainability. 

 

This module will cover:

 

  • What is heat load
  • Developing a heat load management plan
  • Daily monitoring the cattle and your feedlot
  • Responding to a heat load event
  • Heat load terminology
  • Identifying high risk cattle and pens
  • Pre-summer preparation
  • Feedlot shade

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Feedlot TECH Certificate of Completion 2025

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