Tongyeong-si Strives to Minimize Livestock Farm Damage Amid Scorching Heat

A farm in Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam, is spraying water inside a cattle barn to cool down the heat. [Image source=Tongyeong-si]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province, is making every effort to minimize damage to livestock farms caused by the continuous scorching heat.

According to the city on the 11th, a summer agricultural and livestock disaster countermeasure plan has been established to prevent damage caused by the scorching heat, including surveillance activities and on-site inspections of vulnerable facilities in the livestock sector.

In addition, damage prevention activities have been strengthened through the promotion of livestock and barn management guidelines, support projects for livestock disaster insurance, and support projects for feed additives for livestock farms.

During inspections, the city confirmed continuous ventilation to ensure good airflow in barns, sprinkling water on roofs, operating fans to lower barn temperatures, regular cleaning of water containers, and supplying cool water, and requested hygienic management of barns to prevent odors and diseases.

A Tongyeong City official said, "We will strive to minimize damage from the scorching heat through guidance on livestock disaster insurance enrollment and strengthened on-site inspections of livestock farms."

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