| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5796248 | Small Ruminant Research | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The effect of heat stress on sheep milk production and on milk quality, in terms of fatty acid composition and coagulation properties, were discussed. The changes in sheep milk production in relation to some nutritional and management strategies, as feed supplementation, time of feeding and ventilation regimen, provision of shade and housing system were analyzed. The role of heat stress and nutritional and management strategies in immune response and mammary gland health were also discussed.
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Authors
Agostino Sevi, Mariangela Caroprese,