Freezing weather from Cape Town hits Namibian farms and threatens animals across the country. Temperature drops below zero degrees during the night with daily highs staying under 20 degrees. Chief weather expert Odillo Kgobetsi warns farmers about black frost and animal deaths from extreme cold. Southern regions and low areas face the worst conditions through Thursday. Small farmers worry most about losing their livestock during the dangerous weather.
Farmers move sheep and goats into covered shelters to protect them from icy winds. Dawid /Aigub builds metal roof shelters at his Grunau farm to save animals from frost damage. Willie Swiegers raises cattle and horses near Aus instead of small animals that die easier. Past winters killed hundreds of sheep and goats when sudden cold hit unprepared farms. Veterinarian Uli Tubessing tells farmers to feed animals well before winter arrives.
Animals need good body fat to survive freezing temperatures and fight off sickness. Weak animals cannot maintain body heat and die from cold exposure like humans. Farmers must vaccinate livestock and provide quality food during dangerous weather periods. Farm workers also need warm shelter since many live in cold metal shacks. Weather services continue watching the cold front and updating farmers about changing conditions.
Farmers move sheep and goats into covered shelters to protect them from icy winds. Dawid /Aigub builds metal roof shelters at his Grunau farm to save animals from frost damage. Willie Swiegers raises cattle and horses near Aus instead of small animals that die easier. Past winters killed hundreds of sheep and goats when sudden cold hit unprepared farms. Veterinarian Uli Tubessing tells farmers to feed animals well before winter arrives.
Animals need good body fat to survive freezing temperatures and fight off sickness. Weak animals cannot maintain body heat and die from cold exposure like humans. Farmers must vaccinate livestock and provide quality food during dangerous weather periods. Farm workers also need warm shelter since many live in cold metal shacks. Weather services continue watching the cold front and updating farmers about changing conditions.
