Effect of summer conditions and shade on the production and metabolism of Holstein dairy cows on pasture in temperate climate

For dairy cattle on pasture in temperate regions, it is largely unknown to what degree hot summer conditions impact energy metabolism, milk yield and milk composition and how effective shade is in reducing these negative effects. During the summer of 2012, a herd of Holstein cows was kept on pasture...

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Main Authors: E. Van laer, F.A.M. Tuyttens, B. Ampe, B. Sonck, C.P.H. Moons, L. Vandaele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731115000816