Precautions in Hot Conditions for Sustainability in Dairy Cattle
2021
Goncu, Serap | Gokce, Gokhan
In animal production, efficient production in all conditions depends on the provision of the necessities. Sustainable production is possible not only by production per animal but also by the use of technical management practices. Turkey's geographical location create various climate types with different characteristics. Generally, conditions are common where precautions should be taken against heat rather than cold. It is predicted that the situation will worsen in the future with the global warming affecting the world. It is known that heat stress negatively affects performance in dairy cattle. First of all, breeds resistant to heat should be selected in dairy cattle breeding fopr succesful husbadry. While the Holstein Friesian breed, which is common in the world, stands out with its high milk yield, it needs special conditions with its sensitivity to heat. In addition to natural ventilation, there are also mechanical ventilation systems and cooling systems to ensure environmental conditions suitable for cattle. Changing feeding times, using special rations, fresh, clean and cool water are among the precautions to be taken continuously in herd management. For this reason, in this study, it is aimed to provide the users with the integrated solutions for the sustainable dairy cattle in hot conditions, together with the research results, in order to benefit the users.
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