Critical Temperature-Humidity Index Thresholds for Dry Cows in a Subtropical Climate

The effects of heat stress on dry cows are profound and significantly contribute to lower overall welfare, productivity, and profitability of the dairy sector. Although dry cows are more thermotolerant than lactating cows due to their non-lactating state, similar environmental thresholds are current...

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Main Authors: Véronique Ouellet, Izabella M. Toledo, Bethany Dado-Senn, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Jimena Laporta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.706636/full