Influence of heat stress on milk production and its financial implications in semi-arid areas of South Africa
Heat stress affects dairy cows' feed intake, reproductive system and milk production. This study analysed the financial implications of heat stress for small scale milk producers. The semi-arid regions of the Free State – Bloemfontein, Bothaville, and Bethlehem were selected for the study. To e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021003078 |