Clare Farm Rep Urging Farmers To Ensure Animals Have Water And Shelter During Hot Spell
A Clare farm representative is urging farmers to make sure their animals have access to water and shelter to avoid serious health impacts during the hot spell. With a Status Yellow warning in place until 9am on Friday and temperatures set to hit 31 degrees here tomorrow, farmers are being advised to take steps to protect themselves and their livestock. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has issued a statement advising that heat stroke and discomfort can arise from a lack of shelter and water, while also warning of the risk of gorse fires. O'Callaghan's Mills…
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