Influence of heat stress on milk production and its financial implications in semi-arid areas of South Africa

Influence of heat stress on milk production and its financial implications in semi-arid areas of South Africa

Heat stress affects dairy cows' feed intake, reproductive system and milk production. This study analysed the financial implications of heat stress for small scale milk producers. The semi-arid regions of the Free State – Bloemfontein, Bothaville, and Bethlehem were selected for the study. To e...

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Main Authors: Abiodun A. Ogundeji, Hermela Lakew, Weldemichael Tesfuhuney, Willem Lombard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Climate change
Heat stress
Milk production
Economic loss
Revenue loss
Perception
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021003078

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