# Livestock heat management in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-heat-management-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-14T08:18:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Livestock in various Turkish regions are utilizing water and mud to manage high summer temperatures. In Diyarbakır, a farmer leads a herd of 55 camels and cattle to a creek for several hours daily to prevent dehydration. 

In the Ankara district of Kızılcahamam, water buffalo are using lakes and mud pools to escape the heat. Experts note that the milk produced by these animals in such grazing areas is highly nutritious, with buffalo milk specifically noted for its high protein and fat content.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Kızılcahamam water buffalo use mud baths to escape heat

Water buffalo in Ankara's Kızılcahamam district use mud baths to escape heat, producing high-protein, high-fat milk ideal for premium yogurt and dairy products.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kzlcahamam-water-buffalo-use-mud-baths-to-escape-heat

### 2026-07-25: Turkey farmer Hamza Kaya cools 55 camels and cattle in Diyarbakır creek

Turkish farmer Hamza Kaya cools his herd of 55 camels and cattle in Diyarbakır’s creek and sells high‑fat camel milk products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-farmer-hamza-kaya-cools-55-camels-and-cattle-in-diyarbakr-creek

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Cite as: Livestock heat management in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-heat-management-in-turkey