by Plistina | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
How sensitive is the HLI? Kite Feedlot Team Tips for Summer The HLI is called a heat stress index and does not have any units. It is derived from several different weather variables, namely humidity, wind speed and black globe temperature (which is a measure of... 
by Plistina | Nov 27, 2023 | Events, News, Tips for Summer
The BOM has issued a heatwave warning but I have not received any Kite alerts! Why not? Kite Feedlot Team Tips for the Summer The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) defines a heatwave as “when the maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually hot over 3 days.... 
by Plistina | Nov 27, 2023 | News, Tips for Summer
What weather conditions can cause problems? Kite Feedlot Team Tips for the Summer Intensity event Feedlot cattle are highly vulnerable when there is a rapid onset (over 4 – 7 hours) of an extreme heat event where the HLI exceeds 100 units. Under these conditions,... 
by Plistina | Nov 27, 2023 | News, Tips for Summer
Wet pen warning Kite Feedlot Team Tips for the Summer With the peak storm period on us, it is good to reassess the issues with wet pens. Humidity in the pens can be significantly higher than outside the pens, so your weather station may not indicate the true heat... by Plistina | Oct 25, 2023 | Events, News, Tips for Summer
Notifications – Daily Reports & Alerts Kite Feedlot Team Tips for the Summer Are your notifications (reports & alerts) set up? Kite has some features to allow you to keep informed without having to log onto the platform everyday. If you have a...