Heat stress on calves and heifers: a review

Abstract The current review is designed with aims to highlight the impact of heat stress (HS) on calves and heifers and to suggest methods for HS alleviation. HS occurs in animals when heat gain from environment and metabolism surpasses heat loss by radiation, convection, evaporation and conduction....

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Main Authors: Jingjun Wang, Jinghui Li, Fengxia Wang, Jianxin Xiao, Yajing Wang, Hongjian Yang, Shengli Li, Zhijun Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-020-00485-8