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Wet-Bulb Temperature as a Superior Predictor of Milk Yield and Reproductive Performance in Holstein Cows in a Continental Climate
Veterinary Sciences 2026 Cilt 13
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Scopus Yazarları: Onur Erzurum, Tamer Kayar
Özet
This study analyzed how climate variability affects lactation yield and reproduction in Holstein cows in a continental climate. It specifically compared Wet-Bulb Temperature (T<inf>wb</inf>) with the standard Temperature–Humidity Index (THI). We conducted a retrospective study on a dairy farm in Konya, Türkiye, analyzing a total of 144 complete lactation records from a herd of 90 cows calving between 2022 and 2023. To rule out nutritional factors, a consistent TMR diet without pasture access was maintained in both years. Average Daily Milk Yield (ADMY) was calculated to adjust for lactation length. Climatic data showed a distinct contrast. Ambient temperatures and THI were similar between years (p > 0.05). However, 2022 was characterized by “humid heat” (high T<inf>wb</inf>), while 2023 presented a “dry heat” profile with significantly lower T<inf>wb</inf> (p < 0.001). This difference significantly impacted performance. Cows in the 2023 group produced much higher milk yields (50.55 ± 3.01 kg) than the 2022 group (30.74 ± 0.81 kg) (p < 0.001). Unexpectedly, milk yield peaked during the Autumn and Summer seasons of the low-humidity year. In contrast, fertility declined with thermal load. Poor winter fertility suggested a “carry-over” effect of previous heat stress. These findings show that T<inf>wb</inf> is a better indicator of thermal comfort than THI in continental climates. Furthermore, low humidity can significantly reduce the negative impact of heat on milk production.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
dry heat heat stress Holstein milk yield THI wet-bulb temperature (Twb)

Anahtar Kelimeler

dry heat heat stress Holstein milk yield THI wet-bulb temperature (Twb)

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi Veterinary Sciences
ISSN 2306-7381
Yıl 2026 / 2. ay
Cilt / Sayı 13
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Hakemlik Hakemli
Endeks SCI-Expanded
JCR Quartile Q1
Yayın Dili İngilizce
Kapsam Uluslararası
Toplam Yazar 2 kişi
Erişim Türü Basılı+Elektronik
Erişim Linki Makaleye Git
Alan Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı Veteriner Zootekni

YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı

Yazar Adı ERZURUM ONUR,KAYAR TAMER
YÖKSİS ID 9372152