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Heatwave Impact on Livestock: When a Cow Needs a Bath to Give Milk

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Sarbali Khan lives a simple life in the quiet village of Kanju, Swat Valley , where the fields once smelled of grass and the winds offered peace and respite. His livelihood depends on a few animals, the most prized of which are his cows - the mild creatures, loyal, dependable, and like a family to him.  Yet this summer, an unsettling change crept into his daily routine, unfolding silently against the harsh backdrop of the heatwave impact on livestock .  His cows began to give less milk, their appetites faded, their movements slowed, and an unfamiliar heaviness settled into their eyes, retreating into themselves day after day. He anxiously watched them  with growing anxiety, sensing they were not merely tired - but wilting beneath a relentless sky that no longer showed mercy.    Bathing of Animals After Climate Change Impact on Livestock: Until one day, when Sarbali poured cool water over their dusty backs. They were happy to give milk. That simple act of bath...