Simple Summary Various thermal indices have been developed to evaluate the heat stress
in animals. In this study, the temperature and humidity index (THI), effective temperature …

We evaluated the relationship between the temperature–humidity index (THI) and health
and growth performance in Japanese black calves in Japan. Data were collected from …

Female pigs in breeding herds can be managed through four phases—gilt development,
breeding, gestation, and lactation—during which they may be housed in group or individual …

[EN] This study aimed to improve productive and reproductive performance of female rabbit
does during the summer season hot climate using vitamin C or cooled water in combination …

Nine cowsheds were used, the differences between each cowshed are orientation (east-
west or north-south), cooling (with or without), and height (3 m, 5 m or 8 m height). Dry-bulb …

The thermal environment affects the rate and efficiency of animal production. Livestock
producers can enhance performance levels during exposure to adverse temperatures by …

The objective was to understand how the amount of shade (shade cloth blocking 99% of
solar radiation) influenced the behavior and physiology of Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle …

Seasonal infertility is a significant problem in the swine industry, and may be influenced by
photoperiod and heat stress. Heat stress during gestation in particular affects pregnancy …

Percent of ova fertilized was significantly (P< 0.01) lower in ewes exposed to 32‡ C
temperature on the twelfth day of the cycle before breeding (40.7.% vs 94.2% for controls) …