A prolonged drought can have a serious economic impact. Shortages can result from increased demand for water and electricity. Droughts are probably the largest cause of death in livestock throughout the world. Some measures you can take include:

• Practicing personal water conservation measures to avoid depletion of water supplies both before and during periods of extended drought.
• Ensuring that all family members can recognize heat stress symptoms and administer appropriate first aid for animals. A sign of heat stress is when an animal’s body is 104°F or above.
• Keeping animals in areas where they have access to shade.

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