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Heat stress occurs when an organism’s body is subjected to excessive heat and struggle to maintain its normal body temperature. It is a condition that occurs when the body’s cooling mechanisms become overwhelmed, typically due to high environmental temperature, humidity, or a combination of both. In context of dairy cattle, they are particularly susceptible to
Heat stress can have a significant impact on feedlot cattle, affecting their overall health, productivity, and welfare. Feedlot cattle are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to the high-density conditions in which they are housed and the limited opportunities for natural cooling. Physical Impacts Here are some of the key impacts of heat stress on