June 26, 2009 On this week's Market Journal Extension Host Doug Jose talks with Dr. Dee Griffin, Extension feedlot veterinarian, about protecting cattle from heat stress. A temperature-humidity index of over 85 and night temperatures that stay over 70°F can create a dangerous situation for cattle. Getting cattle water and providing for air movement are critical to providing a safe environment.
Other segments on this week's program include:
- Cattle market with Mike Briggs, Briggs Feedlot near Seward;
- Nebraska's current status as a Bovine Tuberculosis-free state with Dr. David Smith, Extension dairy and beef veterinarian;
- Potential diseases in soybeans with Loren Giesler, Extension plant pathologist; and
- Ag weather update, with Al Dutcher, Nebraska state climatologist.
On the next Market Journal on July 3 Ron Plain will discuss the hog markets and Rick Rasby, Extension beef specialist, will continue the discussion on protecting cattle from heat stress.
