The weather this June has been challenging for the UK. We had a heatwave just last week and saw the hottest day of the year record broken twice in quick succession. The new high was a sweltering 33.2 degrees Celsius. There were weather warnings about the risk to life. We then had a scattering of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Now we’re facing another period of hot weather. All of this is causing problems, especially for farmers. They need to prioritise the wellbeing of animals. A change to animal feed may be necessary here, especially for cattle at risk of heat stress. Continue reading
