Second heatwave for 2018 predicted this weekend another blow to local livestock producers

Louise Nichols
Updated January 16 2018 - 2:59pm, first published 9:29am
BLEAK: Landholders are faced with continuing tough times as a prolonged dry spell takes its toll. For some there has been no decent rainfall since June 2017.
BLEAK: Landholders are faced with continuing tough times as a prolonged dry spell takes its toll. For some there has been no decent rainfall since June 2017.

​With hot weather forecast to continue in the coming days, including the prediction of a severe heatwave in the Hunter over the weekend, the Local Land Services District Veterinarian team are advising stock owners to be mindful of the impacts of high temperatures on their stock.

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Louise Nichols

Louise Nichols

Senior journalist

From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.

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