Although there are several studies on THI of dairy cattle suggesting a THI of < 74 is when a cow is subjected to heat stress. How about dairy goats? Can we use the same THI values to determine Heat Stress as dairy cattle?
less than 80
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Ahsan Mehmood thanks, but to me it seems contradictory since there aren't any standard THI values for goats till now and most of the researchers are still using the THI values of dairy cattle.
Optimal conditions for stress-free dairy goat raising range from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 24 degrees Celsius), with considerations for factors like breed, lactation stage, and maintaining humidity between 40% and 70%.
Khaled Ahmad Al-Najjar thanks for your answer, but I think till today there isn't any standard THI for dairy goats, which is why maybe a lot of researchers are still using THI of dairy cattle.
Dear Asneel indeed i don't have exact information about THI in dairy goat but I agree with you today are no standard THI for dairy here below visit the link Article Impact of heat stress on reproductive performances in dairy ...
of study done by Josias Steve Adjassin in benin will help you find more information on THI in dairy goat. Thank you
Niyonzima Yvan Bienvenu thanks for your answer. Yes, I have gone through several works of literature as they developed THI for specific breeds, therefore I think it's reasonable to stick with THI for dairy cattle since there is no standard THI for dairy goats.
1 No Stress (THI < 72): Dairy goats are comfortable and have no heat stress.
2. Mild to Moderate Stress (72 < THI < 79): Some goats may start to experience mild heat stress, particularly those in late pregnancy or lactating
3. Severe Stress (THI > 79): Heat stress becomes significant, and all goats, especially lactating and pregnant ones, are at risk. Measures should be taken to mitigate heat stress in this range.
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