On the Effect of the Temperature-Humidity Index on Buffalo Bulk Milk Composition and Coagulation Traits

Little is known about the effects of high levels of environmental temperature and humidity on milk yield and quality in buffaloes since this species is known to be more heat tolerant than cattle. However, the distribution of sweat glands and the dark skin color can negatively affect heat tolerance....

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Main Authors: Angela Costa, Massimo De Marchi, Sabrina Battisti, Marcella Guarducci, Simonetta Amatiste, Giuseppe Bitonti, Antonio Borghese, Carlo Boselli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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THI
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.577758/full