Influence of circadian rhythm, breed, stage of lactation, milk yield and parity on body and udder skin surface temperature of lactating cows monitored by infrared thermography

ABSTRACTThe objective of the study was to establish baseline thermographic information on body and udder skin surface temperature (USST) of lactating cows in different stages of lactation, milk yield, parity, breed and season. Holstein Friesian crossbred (n = 19 cows) and Deoni lactating cows (n = 1...

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Main Authors: Sathiyabarathi Mayilsamy, Jeyakumar Sakthivel, Manimaran Ayyasamy, Heartwin A. Pushpadass, Sivaram Muniyandi, Kerekoppa Ramesha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2023.2212734