Winter Storms and Your Pets and Livestock
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Winter storms can impact animal health as well as human health. Wind chills and prolonged cold increases an animal's need for shelter, food and water. Dehydration can be a great hazard during winter storms. Prepare now to protect your pets and livestock during winter storms. Use this checklist to make plans for your pets and livestock before, during, and after a winter storm situation. |
Related Websites
Cattle Management in Cold Weather
Website with many management resources for cattle in the winter time.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Website with many management resources for cattle in the winter time.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Winter Weather Forcasts
Website with winter weather forecasts, including probability maps.
National Weather Service
Website with winter weather forecasts, including probability maps.
National Weather Service
Additional Resources
Protecting Pets During Winter Storms
Cold Weather Pet Safety
Tips for keeping your pets safe during the winter.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Tips for keeping your pets safe during the winter.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Protect Your Pet During Winter and Cold Weather
Tips for keeping your pet safe this winter season.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Tips for keeping your pet safe this winter season.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Protecting Livestock During Winter Storms
Windbreak Establishment
Factsheet on layout, site prep and planting of a windbreak to protect your farmstead, animals and crops.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Factsheet on layout, site prep and planting of a windbreak to protect your farmstead, animals and crops.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Windbreaks for Livestock Operations
Factsheet describing the winter and summer protection windbreaks can have for your livestock.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Factsheet describing the winter and summer protection windbreaks can have for your livestock.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Winter Livestock Management
Tips for keeping livestock safe during winter weather.
Oregon State University Extension Service
Tips for keeping livestock safe during winter weather.
Oregon State University Extension Service
Winter Power Failure On The Farm: Keeping Animals and Equipment Safe
Factsheet describing precautions to take to protect poultry, livestock and equipment during a power outage in the winter.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet describing precautions to take to protect poultry, livestock and equipment during a power outage in the winter.
University of Wisconsin Extension