How climate change affects livestock?

What are some of the main climate changes affecting livestock?

• Rising temperatures and droughts

• Lower temperatures and snowstorms

• Lower humidity and more sunlight

How does extreme heat specifically impact cows?

• It increases their milk production

• It causes health problems such as dehydration

• It makes them grow faster

Why can droughts pose a problem for livestock?

• Because droughts reduce the food and water available for animals

• Because droughts increase the number of animals on farms

• Because droughts make livestock more resistant to diseases

What is one way that weather events, such as storms and floods, can harm livestock?

• By increasing the number of pastures

• By destroying pastures and shelters

• By making animals sleep longer

What can farmers do to help livestock adapt to climate change?

What could happen if farmers do not adapt to the changes brought by climate change?

• Cattle farming could become more difficult in the future

• Animals could become stronger and healthier

• Farmers will have more land to use

What are some of the health problems that livestock may encounter due to smoke and pollutants from wildfires?

• Digestive problems

• Respiratory problems

• Skin infections