The
symptoms of heat stroke are very similar in all animals, but some are more
vulnerable than others: those who are clinically ill, those who are on the
verge of becoming ill, and especially those who are nearing the time of their
calving.
How does heatstroke occur?
The
condition results in an extreme rise in body temperature. Temperatures above
106°F–107°F would be considered unreasonable in an animal that appeared to be
in perfect health just a few hours earlier. Therefore, it would be
prudent—indeed, necessary—to check the temperature of an animal that is down or
otherwise depressed on a very hot and humid summer day. A heat stroke typically
occurs between 106°F and 108°F. To determine where the animal with the worst
symptoms falls on the temperature scale, check her temperature. Normal cows
will experience elevated temperatures in the range of 103°F or higher on the
worst days when they are congregating in the barnyard or coming in from the
pasture.
The
difference between heat stroke and heat stress is that a heat-stressed cow or
horse will pant open-mouthed and breathe quickly and shallowly, but they will
still be able to stand. On the other hand, a heat-stroke cow will typically lie
down and not stand. Similar to a cow with milk fever, a heat-stroke cow will
have shallow, rapid breathing and typically appear depressed or even coma-like.
The eyes will have dilated pupils. When you touch the animal, it will feel hot.
She could be sweating or not. She will feel like she is internally burning up
if you perform a rectal exam on her. Animals suffering from heatstroke rarely
consume water, whereas animals experiencing heat stress will. The main
difference between a heat-stressed cow and a heat-stroke cow is that the heat-stroke
cow will have lost control of its normal functions (can't stand, won't drink,
isn't responding, or is in a coma).
Treatment of heatstroke in cattle
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A
HEAT-STRESSED COW (or horse) will show signs of open-mouth panting with quick,
shallow breathing but can still stand, while a heat-stroke cow will usually be
down and not rise. A HEAT-STROKE COW will have shallow, rapid respirations and
usually appears depressed or even comatose—much like a milk fever cow.
Prevention of Heat Stroke
While
there’s not much you can do about the weather, there are things you can do to
prevent animals from getting heat stroke. More and more people are misting
their cows to cool them, either in the cow yard or at the feed rack. And while
I don’t think allowing cows in streams is generally a good idea, on the most
oppressive hottest days it seems reasonable to let them enjoy some wading time
in the water. Allowing cows into the woods is another option. But making them
wait at the gate until milking time to come in from a baking pasture is simply
being foolish.
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