National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001 (Haryana).
Abstract
"High environmental temperature
combined with high humidity causes heat
stress in dairy cows. This adversely
affects the performance and health of the
cow and results in decrease in
productivity. Periods of heat stress are
less profitable for dairyman. Fans and
sprinkling evaporative cooling systems
have come into widespread use for
lactating dairy cows which are cost
effective and advantageous. Heat stress
generally increases the production of free
radicals, leading to oxidative stress. The
use of anti-oxidants such as vitamin E
reduces the impact of heat stress on the
oxidative balance, resulting in improved
milk quality and cow's health."
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