Advice for Livestock affected by snow
· If you are aware of a snowstorm coming, move your livestock off the high country and any south-facing areas so that they are not as exposed to the elements and can seek shelter.
· Move animals to sheltered areas if possible. Shelter belts, properly laid out and oriented, are better protection for cattle than confined shelters, such as sheds.
· Have a water supply available. Most animal deaths in winter storms are from dehydration.
· Further information on protecting livestock during a snowstorm is available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website.
