Drought and Your Livestock
The impact of drought on livestock can be devastating. Limited water supplies occur during a time when the water needs are increased. Feed availability can also become limited. Plants can also concentrate toxins making them lethal to livestock. Planning ahead can help protect the health and well-being of your livestock.
Drought Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
Drought
Website with links to sites for livestock and agriculture on how to prepare, what to do during and recovery from drought.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website with links to sites for livestock and agriculture on how to prepare, what to do during and recovery from drought.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Mitigating Drought
Website with links to drought mitigation tools for agricucltural producers.
National Drought Mitigation Center - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Website with links to drought mitigation tools for agricucltural producers.
National Drought Mitigation Center - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
Website with an early warning system and map for drought situations and public awareness and education materials.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Website with an early warning system and map for drought situations and public awareness and education materials.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies: Drought
Website of resources from the EPA on preparing for and recovering from drought situations.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website of resources from the EPA on preparing for and recovering from drought situations.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Planning in the Face of Drought
A short website section highlighting ways to prepare for drought in beef cattle production.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
A short website section highlighting ways to prepare for drought in beef cattle production.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Additional Web Resources
Alternative Feeds for Cattle During Drought
Factsheet suggests possible alternate feeds and feed substitution strategies to be used during drought.
Colorado State University Extension
Factsheet suggests possible alternate feeds and feed substitution strategies to be used during drought.
Colorado State University Extension
Cattle Management During Drought
Factsheet discussing alternative cattle management strategies during drought situations, such as early weaning and creep feeding.
Montana Cooperative Extension System
Factsheet discussing alternative cattle management strategies during drought situations, such as early weaning and creep feeding.
Montana Cooperative Extension System
Conserving Water in Agriculture: Livestock Water Management During a Drought
Suggestions for making the best use of available water during drought situations to prevent land damage or decreased livestock performance.
Oregon State University Extension Service
Suggestions for making the best use of available water during drought situations to prevent land damage or decreased livestock performance.
Oregon State University Extension Service
Drought Preparedness and Response: Strategies for Farmers
Factsheet discussing actions to take before and after a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing actions to take before and after a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Economics of Managing a Livestock Enterprise During Drought
Factsheet containing steps for evaluating options and alternative management ideas during drought situations.
South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service
Factsheet containing steps for evaluating options and alternative management ideas during drought situations.
South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service
Managing Livestock During a Drought
Factsheet discussing water requirements and feed issues for livestock during a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing water requirements and feed issues for livestock during a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Pasture and Rangeland Management During Drought
Guidelines for general pasture and rangeland management in preparation for and during a drought.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Guidelines for general pasture and rangeland management in preparation for and during a drought.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Poisonous Plants or Harmful to Horses: Drought and Frost Concerns
Information about plants found on pasture that may be harmful to horses during drought or frost conditions.
University of Minnesota Extension
Information about plants found on pasture that may be harmful to horses during drought or frost conditions.
University of Minnesota Extension
Tax Issues After a Drought
General guidelines for taxes related to crop loss and livestock sales due to drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
General guidelines for taxes related to crop loss and livestock sales due to drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Tax Issues After a Drought: Guidelines for Crop Loss and Livestock Sales
Factsheet discussiong tax issues for crops and livestock following a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussiong tax issues for crops and livestock following a drought.
University of Wisconsin Extension