Heat abatement during the pre-weaning period: effects on growth, feed efficiency, metabolites, and insulin of male Holstein calves
Ana B. Montevecchio, Wilson Frota, Victória R. Merenda, Kristi L. Jones, Joseph G. Martin, Michael Ballou, R.C. Chebel
Topics & Concepts
BarnAnimal scienceWeaningFeed conversion ratioStarterHeat stressBody weightBiologyEndocrinologyFood scienceCivil engineeringEngineeringEffects of Environmental Stressors on LivestockHeat Transfer MechanismsAnimal Behavior and Welfare Studies