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DairyTalk 356: Heat Stress in Calves: Epigenetic Effects with Long-Term Production Losses - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode draws on a technical article examining the physiological and economic consequences of heat stress in calves and young cattle. It highlights how heat exposure during gestation can induce epigenetic changes that affect offspring performance across their lifetime. The discussion also covers the use of the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) as a management tool and identifies observable indicators of stress in young animals. Practical mitigation strategies, including cooling systems, housing adjustments, and targeted nutrition, are evaluated. The episode places these measures…
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