Herd Dominance Influences Dairy Cows’ Use of Heat Abatement Resources in a Silvopastoral System

Herd Dominance Influences Dairy Cows’ Use of Heat Abatement Resources in a Silvopastoral System

The social category of dairy cows within a herd may influence their access to essential heat abatement resources. We evaluated how dominant, intermediate, and subordinate cows used shade and water in a silvopastoral system. Thirty-nine lactating Jersey cows were observed in a replicated study. Cows...

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Main Authors: Matheus Deniz, Amanda Ribeiro Sena, Karolini Tenffen De-Sousa, Frederico Márcio Corrêa Vieira, Estevam Rodrigues de Souza, Maria José Hötzel, João Ricardo Dittrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
biometeorology
social behavior
thermal comfort
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/12/1791
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