Impacts of heat stress on global cattle production during the 21st century: A modelling study

Heat stress in animals is one of the major climate change impacts on domesticated livestock raised in both intensive and extensive production systems. At temperatures higher than an animal's thermoneutral zone, heat stress can affect liveweight gain, milk yield, and fertility. Animal welfare may als...

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Autores principales: Thornton, Philip K., Nelson, G., Mayberry, D., Herrero, Mario
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118393

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