In severe cases, aflatoxin poisoning can cause liver damage and depress the immune function. When in doubt, have grains analyzed before feeding. Internal and external parasite control will reduce the stress and nutritional needs of the animal. Treated now will also reduce the stress in the fall. Tax issues and drought.
Droughts can wreck havoc.
The good news is that come income tax time, you have some options that might make things easier. If you were forced to sell livestock because of the drought, you can possibly postpone reporting gains on the sale for as long as two years. Consult your tax accountant.