Cold Wave and Livestock Health: Rising Diseases Push Farmers into Distress

The ongoing cold wave has emerged as a serious threat to livestock health, turning winter into a season of worry for farmers. Sudden and prolonged drops in temperature disturb normal animal physiology, increase stress, and weaken immune defenses, making animals more prone to disease outbreaks. According to Collier and colleagues (2023), exposure to cold stress significantly reduces immunity and overall productivity in livestock during prolonged winter spells.