Heat tolerance in Mashona beef cows in semi-arid rangelands: does conformation matter?

High temperatures and frequent heat waves raise concerns about heat stress in cattle in grass-based systems, especially in arid and semiarid areas. This study analysed the relationship between conformation traits and physiological parameters associated with heat stress in Mashona cattle. A total of...

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Main Authors: Alphonce MATOPE, Titus Jairus ZINDOVE, Marshall DHLIWAYO, Michael CHIMONYO, Musavenga TIVAPASI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani) 2023-04-01
Series:Acta Agriculturae Slovenica
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Online Access:https://journals.uni-lj.si/aas/article/view/13630