Farm Animals

Cattle Heat Stress During Transport

Cattle transported in hot weather face severe heat stress, leading to injuries, illness, and mortality.

Key Facts

Cattle have limited ability to thermoregulate during transport
Temperature in poorly ventilated vehicles can exceed 40C in summer
Heat stress causes reduced immunity, weight loss, and death
Night transport reduces but does not eliminate heat stress risk

Welfare Considerations

Heat stress during transport causes significant acute suffering and long-term health consequences. High-density loading in hot weather is particularly dangerous. Transport mortality rates spike during summer months, indicating widespread welfare failure.

What You Can Do

Advocate for temperature-based transport restrictions
Support improved vehicle ventilation standards
Back regulations limiting transport time in extreme heat
Report suspected heat-stress transport violations to authorities