Heat Stress Effects on Physiological and Milk Yield Traits of Lactating Holstein Friesian Crossbreds Reared in Tanga Region, Tanzania

Heat Stress Effects on Physiological and Milk Yield Traits of Lactating Holstein Friesian Crossbreds Reared in Tanga Region, Tanzania

Global warming caused by climate change is a challenge for dairy farming, especially in sub-Saharan countries. Under high temperatures and relative humidity, lactating dairy cows suffer from heat stress. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects and relationship of heat stress (HS)...

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Main Authors: Vincent Habimana, Athumani Shabani Nguluma, Zabron Cuthibert Nziku, Chinyere Charlotte Ekine - Dzivenu, Gota Morota, Raphael Mrode, Sebastian Wilson Chenyambuga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
lactating Holstein Friesian crossbreds
milk yield
milk composition
physiological parameters
temperature–humidity index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/13/1914

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