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Association of heat tolerance with conformation and fitness traits in dairy cattle.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Mar 2026
Jensen L M, Haile-Mariam M, Bolormaa S, Pryce J E
Abstract excerpt
Dairy cows are highly susceptible to heat stress, which has a detrimental effect on milk production, fertility performance, and animal welfare. These adverse effects will increase as dairy-producing regions continue to be affected by climate change. To address this, Australia implemented a genetic evaluation for heat tolerance in 2017, which was updated in 2024. The objective of this study was to assess the...
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