Abstract Heat stress is a major factor affecting animal productivity in tropical countries, with effects on physiological, hormonal, and behavioral responses. This study aimed to assess the differences in these…
ABSTRACT Aim of study: The purpose of this study was to verify whether the insertion of a pecking object as an environmental enrichment (EE) would be sufficient to prevent the…
Abstract More than one-half of the world’s cattle are maintained in hot environments, making heat stress a significant issue for the beef industry. Around $370 million is lost annually due…
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the feeding time and reactivity of male and female foals exposed to novel objects (seven plastic balls measuring 8 cm in diameter) placed inside…
Abstract Thermotolerance has become an essential factor in the prevention of the adverse effects of heat stress, but it varies among animals. Identifying genes related to heat adaptability traits is…