Review of the impact of heat stress on reproductive performance of sheep

Abstract Heat stress significantly impairs reproduction of sheep, and under current climatic conditions is a significant risk to the efficiency of the meat and wool production, with the impact increasing as global temperatures rise. Evidence from field studies and studies conducted using environment...

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Main Authors: William H. E. J. van Wettere, Karen L. Kind, Kathryn L. Gatford, Alyce M. Swinbourne, Stephan T. Leu, Peter T. Hayman, Jennifer M. Kelly, Alice C. Weaver, David O. Kleemann, Simon K. Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-020-00537-z