Why readiness matters

Heat waves, cold snaps, heavy rain, and wind events can cause losses quickly through dehydration, hypothermia, respiratory stress, and shelter failure.

Practical readiness areas

• Water access redundancy (especially in heat)
• Shade and ventilation plans
• Bedding and dry area capacity
• Shelter inspection and anchoring
• Feed protection from moisture and spoilage

Decision triggers

Define triggers ahead of time:

• Temperature thresholds for moving animals
• Rainfall thresholds for switching to dry lot
• Wind thresholds for shelter checks