A.J. Tarpoff
Kansas State University
It’s county fair season, and while local events are a great way to enjoy the sun and time with friends, heat can be an invisible fun bandit for livestock. It’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress.
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