Livestock Comfort at the Fair

A hot fair leaves fair exhibitors looking for coolness for both themselves and their fair animals.
When temperatures reach above 80 degrees and the relative humidity is above 65 percent, comfort is
certainly compromised. This kind of weather can be especially deadly for swine, as they have non-
functioning sweat glands. Effects of heat stress are hard on livestock. Here are some suggestions
to keep your animals cool.

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