Summer is here in the UK, and we are in the midst of a heatwave and one of the hottest summers on record. It’s been a scorcher so far but with no sign of cooler weather on the horizon, dehydration, heat stress and heatstroke are challenges that many farmers face as temperatures increase. we have complied a list of easy ways to keep your animals cool on these hot summer days. Dehydration, heat stress and heatstroke are challenges that many farmers face as temperatures increase. Shade Run-in sheds, lean-tos, and shade trees offer quite a bit of relief from the summer glare for grazing animals . You could consider a Steel framed building like the custom designed structures that can be provided by Buildings uk, for a permanent way of providing shelter from the sun. Your livestock will thank you. Fans Fans are a must if your animals are based in a barn for prolonged period of time during the summer heat. They provide some much needed cooler air...