Heat Tolerance in Curraleiro Pe-Duro, Pantaneiro and Nelore Cattle Using Thermographic Images

Heat Tolerance in Curraleiro Pe-Duro, Pantaneiro and Nelore Cattle Using Thermographic Images

The objective of this study was to compare physiological and thermographic responses to heat stress in three breeds of cattle. Fifteen animals of each of the Nelore, Pantaneiro and Curraleiro Pe-Duro breeds, of approximately two years of age, were evaluated. Heart and respiratory rates, rectal and s...

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Main Authors: Caio Cesar Cardoso, Flávia Gontijo Lima, Maria Clorinda Soares Fioravanti, Andrea Alves do Egito, Flávia Cristina de Paula e Silva, Candice Bergmann Tanure, Vanessa Peripolli, Concepta McManus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
adaptation
adapted breeds
bioclimatology
heat stress
thermography
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/2/9

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