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Heat stress in dairy cows

Heat stress in dairy cows: implications and nutritional management

Published: July 3, 2007
Summary
Dairy cows are very sensitive to heat stress, which has a significant economic impact for the farmer: not only loss of productivity and milk quality (increased somatic cells count), but also health related problems. The farmer is usually aware of some of the essential herd management practices necessary in this critical period, however some nutritional solutions may not be as known. In particula...
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Arun
Arun
16 de julio de 2007
The suggestions are really good and I have experienced it practically, I use to put much concentration on temperature management which is the most economic way for the farmers and to distribute Green Forage Crops in increased frequency and increased Variety. Expecting your prolonged support. Thanks & Regards. Arun - India
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Saikim Gimbang
26 de agosto de 2008
Very useful and applicable in the dairy industry in the high humidity region.
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