Livestock, including cows, goats, sheep, and pigs, are vulnerable to Heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Rising temperatures have led to the death of thousands of cattle, and by mid-century, America's heartland could experience extreme heat conditions. Farmers are exploring solutions to protect their animals, such as silvopasture, which involves planting trees on grazing land to provide shade. Silvopasture can also improve soil health and sequester carbon dioxide. However, only 1.5% of US farmers practice agroecology, including silvopasture. The economic losses from livestock heat-stress could reach $40 billion per year by the end of the century.

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