Effect of in-vitro heat stress challenge on the function of blood mononuclear cells from dairy cattle ranked as high, average and low immune responders

Abstract Background The warming climate is causing livestock to experience heat stress at an increasing frequency. Holstein cows are particularly susceptible to heat stress because of their high metabolic rate. Heat stress negatively affects immune function, particularly with respect to the cell-med...

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Main Authors: Shannon L. Cartwright, Marnie McKechnie, Julie Schmied, Alexandra M. Livernois, Bonnie A. Mallard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02940-8