According to animal health experts, extreme heat affects cattle digestion and water intake, increasing the likelihood of constipation and other metabolic disorders. Dairy animals under thermal stress often consume less feed, which can negatively impact rumen activity, milk production, and reproductive performance during peak summer conditions.

Veterinarians are encouraging farmers to improve heat management practices across dairy operations. Recommendations include ensuring continuous access to clean drinking water, offering green fodder and fiber-rich diets, maintaining proper ventilation in sheds, and reducing animal exposure to direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.

Experts also emphasized the importance of early detection and timely veterinary intervention. Symptoms such as reduced appetite, lower milk yield, discomfort, or irregular bowel movement should not be ignored, as untreated digestive issues can escalate into more serious health complications affecting farm productivity and profitability.