Temperature increases due to climate change induce heat stress in livestock, resulting in economic losses for farmers. This study investigated the physiological responses of Hanwoo cattle to heat stress, and the effects of heat stress on the vaginal microbiome. Four…
Concentrations of progesterone and luteinizing hormone were determined in peripheral blood plasma during the oestrus cycle of three non-lactating Afrikaner cows. Blood samples were drawn daily during the luteal phase (Day 3-16) and every 8 hours from Day l7 to…
The physio-chemistry and endocrinology of bone growth was studied in rats housed under different temperature conditions. Bone lengths did not change significantly but bone widths and densities became significantly smaller in rats kept at 34 °C.The depression of bone alkaline…
