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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAT STRESS IN CATTLE TO MANAGE IT!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAT STRESS IN CATTLE TO MANAGE IT !


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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAT STRESS IN CATTLE TO MANAGE IT!

Heat stress is one of the main challenges that livestock farmers have to face as cattle are very sensitive to heat and rises in temperature in a context of global warming. Heat stress has a negative impact on the production, reproductive performance and on the health of animals.

This little booklet will give you keys to help you understand heat stress in cows and how to alleviate it in order to limit its negative effects.

Chapter 1 : What is heat stress ?

  • What is heat stress? How is it defined?
  • The signs of heat stress
  • Factors that influence the susceptibility of animals to heat stress

Chapter 2 : The consequences of heat stress

  • What happens at the cellular level? From heat stress to oxidative stress
  • What are the consequences of heat stress ?
  • Economic losses due to heat stress

Chapter 3 : How to limit heat stress ?

  • Act on cattle breeding practices
  • Act on the environment
  • Nutritional management