The impact of heat load on cattle
Simple Summary It is well known that the thermal environment has an integral role in
maintaining the health and productivity of cattle. Although cold stress has been identified to …
maintaining the health and productivity of cattle. Although cold stress has been identified to …
The impact of extreme climatic events on pasture-based dairy systems: a review
J Chang-Fung-Martel, MT Harrison… - Crop and Pasture …, 2017 - CSIRO Publishing
Extreme climatic events such as heat waves, extreme rainfall and prolonged dry periods are
a significant challenge to the productivity and profitability of dairy systems. Despite …
a significant challenge to the productivity and profitability of dairy systems. Despite …
Australasia
Observed changes and impacts Ongoing climate trends have exacerbated many extreme
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …
Genomic selection improves heat tolerance in dairy cattle
JB Garner, ML Douglas, SRO Williams, WJ Wales… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Dairy products are a key source of valuable proteins and fats for many millions of people
worldwide. Dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat-stress induced decline in milk …
worldwide. Dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat-stress induced decline in milk …
[HTML][HTML] Heat stress survival and thermal tolerance of Australian stingless bees
Stingless bees (Meliponini) are important pollinators throughout the world's tropical and
subtropical regions. Understanding their thermal tolerance is key to predicting their …
subtropical regions. Understanding their thermal tolerance is key to predicting their …
Projected heat stress challenges and abatement opportunities for US milk production
Cost-effective heat mitigation strategies are imperative for maintaining milk production and
dairy farm profitability in the US with projected climate change. This study investigated the …
dairy farm profitability in the US with projected climate change. This study investigated the …
Thermoregulatory responses of Holstein cows exposed to experimentally induced heat stress
R de Andrade Ferrazza, HDM Garcia… - Journal of Thermal …, 2017 - Elsevier
Heat stress (HS) adversely influences productivity and welfare of dairy cattle. We
hypothesized that the thermoregulatory mechanisms vary depending on the exposure time …
hypothesized that the thermoregulatory mechanisms vary depending on the exposure time …
[HTML][HTML] Public perceptions of potential adaptations for mitigating heat stress on Australian dairy farms
J Hendricks, KE Mills, LV Sirovica, L Sundermann… - Journal of Dairy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Temperature variability resulting from climate change poses challenges around the world for
livestock production and the welfare of the animals in these systems. As animal industries …
livestock production and the welfare of the animals in these systems. As animal industries …
Controlled elevated temperatures during early-mid gestation cause placental insufficiency and implications for fetal growth in pregnant pigs
It is known that pig offspring born from pregnant pigs exposed to elevated ambient
temperatures during gestation have altered phenotypes, possibly due to placental …
temperatures during gestation have altered phenotypes, possibly due to placental …
Physiological response analysis for the diagnosis of drought and waterlogging damage in Prunus yedoensis
KC Lee, H Kweon, JW Sung, YS Kim… - Forest Science and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Drought damage and waterlogging damage are the most frequent abiotic injuries throughout
the lifespan of trees. Nonetheless, because the signs of visible damage are similar between …
the lifespan of trees. Nonetheless, because the signs of visible damage are similar between …