Tarpoff said it’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress. All animals – as well as people -- can experience heat stress, which occurs when the body cannot get rid of excessive heat, either through sweating or other means. Tarpoff said cattle handle heat differently than other animals. Tarpoff said the amount of water cattle need doubles as the heat increases from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. “Monitoring conditions and preparing for heat stress is a must when caring for your animals,” he said.