Summer heat waves induce heat stress in farm animals, affecting their comfort and physiology to varying degrees depending on the species. The response mechanisms to heat stress are complex, involving physiological, behavioural and metabolic changes.
The consequences include respiratory and metabolic disorders, altered intestinal integrity and increased oxidative stress. Sensitivity to heat stress varies according to the species, size, age, metabolic stress and genetics of the animals.
- Media: Weezyou
- Author: Guillaume Piquet
- Publication date: 21/06/2023
- Link to the article: Strategies for managing heat stress
