Genetics of heat tolerance for milk yield and quality in Holsteins

Tropical and sub-tropical climates are characterized by high temperature and humidity, during at least part of the year. Consequently, heat stress is common in Holstein cattle and productive and reproductive losses are frequent. Our objectives were as follows: (1) to quantify losses in production an...

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Main Authors: M.L. Santana, Jr, A.B. Bignardi, R.J. Pereira, G. Stefani, L. El Faro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731116001725