USA Heatwave Killed Over Two Thousand Cattle /-;

[Em in Ohio]

At least 2,000 cattle deaths blamed on triple-digit temperatures​

"A heat wave that gripped a large swath of the country brought discomfort for many, including the cattle in one U.S. state, where thousands died because of heat stress earlier this week."

I debated about posting this under the COW thread, but it is too depressing.

By Allison Finch, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Jun. 17, 2022 3:24 PM EDT | Updated Jun. 18, 2022 10:39 AM EDT

https://www.accuweather.com/en/business/2000-cattle-deaths-blamed-on-100-degree-temperatures/1203832

 

[Bellbird]

I hope the poor animals had shade and plenty of water to drink.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I hope the poor animals had shade and plenty of water to drink.

Sadly, they died of heat stress and dehydration - I'm sure the ranchers did their best, but there is only so much that can be done with extreme heat and water shortages. I just hate to think of their suffering.

 

[Kaila]

Yes, what a suffering, sad way, for them.

 

[Remy]

I hated seeing this. They'd be suffering in the end anyway where they would eventually go.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I hated seeing this. They'd be suffering in the end anyway where they would eventually go.

That is extremely quick, though I doubt totally painless. This was a tortuous death. I don't like to see anything have to endure long suffering, animal or human. /-;