Caring for Animals When the Power Goes Out
Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian When temporary power outages hit rural areas of South Dakota, animal caretakers might wonder, “How did we ever raise livestock in the days before electricity?” Electric lights, hot water heaters, and mechanical ventilation are all items that are taken for granted, except when weather events interrupt their supply of “juice.” For a great number of operations, electricity is surely essential. Modern milking parlors…