AHD’s editor Rick Purnell continues his “Seen, Heard, Trusted” series here focusing on keeping animals cool as the summer heats up. The article shares the temperatures when heat begins causing issues for cows, pigs, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits and chickens.
Purnell advocates routine heat stress reminders because heat-related problems can begin at temperatures as low as 75°F.
Source: RPR Company, June 11, 2026. Link. Summer isn’t all about heat waves and heat stress. It’s an opportunity to strengthen client relationships through timely, useful communications that help protect livestock and pets. By weaving heat management reminders into conversations, social media posts and client outreach efforts, you can reinforce your role as a trusted resource while helping animals all season long.
It’s going to get hot this summer. Not everybody knows or remembers how to keep critters cool. Reminders help owners and animals.”
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