Effect of artificial shading on performance and reproductive parameters of semi-confined young Brangus bulls

Effect of artificial shading on performance and reproductive parameters of semi-confined young Brangus bulls

Thirty Brangus bulls were used in a 90-d study to assess the effect of artificial shading on the performance and reproductive characteristics of semi-confined cattle. Animals were kept in four one-ha paddocks in two groups of eight for shade treatment (5 m2/animal of 80% solar block shade cloth) an...

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Main Authors: Marcos Chiquitelli Neto, Cristiane Gonçalves Titto, Evaldo Antonio Lencioni Titto, Eliane Vianna da Costa e Silva, José Nicolau Prospero Puoli Filho, Thays Mayra da Cunha Leme, Fábio Luís Henrique, Alfredo Manuel Fraco Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015-04-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
Subjects:
Behavior
Heat Stress
Performance
Reproduction
Shade
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/79819

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http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/79819

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