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New study shows that LEVUCELL® SC improves Dairy performance and cow digestive comfort under moderate heat stress

Published: July 1, 2014
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Dairy farms can pay a heavy toll to thermal stress, even under moderate climate. The cow comfort zone is between 5-20°C and it is now admitted that even moderate heat stress can affect dairy production and cows health status. Heat stress, as other stress factors for livestock, also affects the rumen balance and function , translated into a loss of digestion efficiency and increased acidos...
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Nicholas Matsiko
1 de julio de 2014
The topic about the use of Specif ruminant live yeast in controlling the effects of heat stress is a wonderful one and timely. In hot climates such as in Uganda, this would be a wonderful intervention especially to smaller holder Dairy farmers. The challenge however is the availability of such wonderful innovations in our Countries. How can dairy farmers who are affected by heat stress in these hot climates access such products. Thanks. Nicholas Matsiko
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Turyahabwa Wilberforce
14 de septiembre de 2019

Dear Matsiko,
Thanks for the innovative topic.For the start I wish to visit your farm. Please could you share your contacts with me.

Turyahabwa Wilberforce (OB; Ntare & MUK)

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