What is heat stress and how can it affect you?
As summer progresses and the temperature continues to rise, heat stress is making its appearance. Heat stress is a buildup of body heat generated internally by muscle use or externally by the environment. If heat stress progresses, heat stroke may occur. With temperatures rising this summer, looking for signs of heat stress in others and your animals is important. Signs of heat stress may include:
- High Body Temperature
- Hot, Red, Dry, or Damp Skin
- Fast, Strong Pulse
- Headaches
- Nausea