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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Main Authors: Thornton, Philip K., Nelson, G., Mayberry, D., Herrero, Mario
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118393

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