Ruth Woiwode, Former Nebraska Extension Specialist – Animal Care & Handling

Cattle Comfort Index

Published: August 1, 2025 | Updated: June 30, 2026

Using the Cattle Comfort Index to trigger heat abatement strategies

By Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator, Ruth Woiwode, Former Nebraska Extension Specialist – Animal Care & Handling

Cattle Comfort Index Thresholds for Cattle

Published: July 21, 2025 | Updated: June 30, 2026

Getting reacquainted with the Cattle Comfort Index (CCI)

By Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator, Ruth Woiwode, Former Nebraska Extension Specialist – Animal Care & Handling

Feedlot cattle at water tank

Published: August 1, 2023 | Updated: June 30, 2026

Be prepared to beat the heat for feedlot cattle

By Jesse Fulton, Former BQA Coordinator, Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator, Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator, Ruth Woiwode, Former Nebraska Extension Specialist – Animal Care & Handling

Steers in feedlot

October 1, 2023

Feedlot Cattle Handling Practices

By Ruth Woiwode, Former Nebraska Extension Specialist – Animal Care & Handling