Assessment of Stress Levels in Lactating Cattle: Analyzing Cortisol Residues in Commercial Milk Products in Relation to the Temperature-Humidity Index
Chronic stress in the dairy cattle industry has negative impacts on animal health, productivity, and welfare. It has been confirmed that cortisol transfers to milk and resists the high temperature during milk processing. This study evaluated the relationship between the milk cortisol concentration (...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2407 |