Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries

Heat stress is an important problem for dairy industry in many parts of the world owing to its adverse effects on productivity and profitability. Heat stress in dairy cattle is caused by an increase in core body temperature, which affects the fat production in the mammary gland. It reduces milk yiel...

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Main Authors: Habimana, Vincent, Nguluma, A.S., Nziku, Z.C., Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C., Morota, G., Mrode, Raphael A., Chenyambuga, S.W.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Frontiers Media 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131166

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