Drought may be cause of decreased fall fertility Story Date: 8/29/2012
Source: CAROLINA-VIRGINIA FARMER, 8/28/12
This summer's excessive heat may reduce sperm count in livestock, leading to low fertility.
As if drought damage to pastures and high hay and feed prices aren't enough, livestock producers may see reduced fertility in their breeding herds this fall, says Dr. David Fernandez, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist.