re: Thousands of beef cattle suddenly drop dead in Kansas

Breed composition plays a big role in their ability to survive in hot environments. The cattle in that part of the country are a mix of continental breeds; angus, hereford, etc.

Those cattle are built to withstand long winters, snow and ice. They're not suited for 100+ temps. The cattle along the gulf coast are Brahman crossbred - they can take the insects, humidity and heat. They actually thrive in it.

Still, thousands dying isn't common. Cows are tough and hard to kill.

Something else is going on here.....