Effects of thermal stress on calf welfare*
Cold and heat stress present welfare challenges for dairy calves. The consequences of thermal stress on biological functioning have been well documented, and many housing and management strategies have been evaluated to mitigate those detrimental impacts. In cold weather, mitigation strategies have...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Van Os, Kimberly Reuscher, Bethany Dado-Senn, Jimena Laporta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-05-01
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Series: | JDS Communications |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910223001229 |
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