As summer temperatures continue to climb with the El Niño weather phenomenon taking effect, animal farmers are being urged to take proactive steps to protect their livestock.

Animal nutritionist at the Best Dress Feed Mill and agricultural consultant Khalil Brown told THE STAR that the forecasts are concerning.

“We are estimating record peak temperatures, plus little humidity with the Saharan Dust. We are going to see some extreme heat. So farmers should be very concerned and be very prepared for what is to come, [for] especially in the summer months, we see a general increase in mortality,” he said.