Grain Type Impacts Feed Intake, Milk Production and Body Temperature of Dairy Cows Exposed to an Acute Heat Event in Early Lactation

The frequency, duration and intensity of heat events in Australia are forecast to increase. Different grain types result in different heat loads on animals, so grain selection could reduce the impact of heat exposure. Thirty-two multiparous Holstein cows at 86 days in milk were offered a basal forag...

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Main Authors: S. Richard O. Williams, Matthew I. Knight, Tori C. Milner, Josie B. Garner, Peter J. Moate, Khageswor Giri, Murray C. Hannah, Joe L. Jacobs, William J. Wales, Leah C. Marett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/7/1045
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