Smoke Threatens Cattle in Pacific Northwest | Boise News

Wildfire smoke is turning into a major crisis for cattle ranchers in the Pacific Northwest, damaging livestock health and slashing profits. Cattle suffer reduced lung function, higher pneumonia risk, and chronic irritation—effects that linger long after the smoke clears. Ranchers are losing animals and income as smoke smothers grazing land and cuts milk production by up to 2.5 pounds per cow daily for weeks. Universities like Oregon State and the University of Idaho are racing to equip farmers with science-backed solutions as wildfire seasons grow longer and fiercer. Amid falling trees and broken fences, ranchers show grit, clinging to their land and herds despite mounting environmental pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fc7691680131460