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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
Hızlı Erişim
Metrikler
JCR Quartile
Q1
Yazar Sayısı
2