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Sheep production faces rising heat stress from extreme temperatures
Increasing heat stress is impacting sheep production and productivity as growing regions experience more frequent extreme heat days. Dr Gordon Refshauge of Sheep Metrix noted that the maximum temperature profiles of various locations are shifting north and north-west.
Data indicates a rising 10-year average for days exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. In Cowra, NSW, the number of such days is approaching five, while Trangie, NSW, is nearing 11 days. In Charleville, QLD, the frequency has risen from approximately 11 days 15 years ago to around 20 days currently.
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Charleville · Cowra · Dr Gordon Refshauge · Sheep Metrix · Trangie
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 10-year average for days exceeding 40 degrees Celsius is rising in various locations. www.northqueenslandregister.com.au · www.stockandland.com.au · www.farmonline.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cowra, NSW, is approaching five days per year exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. www.northqueenslandregister.com.au · www.stockandland.com.au · www.farmonline.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trangie, NSW, is approaching 11 days per year exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. www.northqueenslandregister.com.au · www.stockandland.com.au · www.farmonline.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heat stress is increasing due to more extreme heat days in sheep-producing regions. www.northqueenslandregister.com.au · www.stockandland.com.au · www.farmonline.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Charleville, QLD, has seen its number of days exceeding 40 degrees rise from approximately 11 to around 20. www.northqueenslandregister.com.au · www.stockandland.com.au · www.farmonline.com.au