US EditionHeat stress could threaten health of one billion cows
- According to research, more than one billion cows worldwide could suffer from heat stress by the end of the century if global warming continues. Currently, nearly 80% of cows already experience symptoms of heat stress, and this number is projected to increase if cattle farming expands in certain regions.
- The study highlights the importance of reducing fossil fuel use and limiting the expansion of cattle farming to mitigate the impact on cows. Land-use changes, such as deforestation for livestock expansion, worsen climate change and expose more cattle to severe heat stress.
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Heat stress could threaten health of one billion cows
By the end of century, more than one billion cows worldwide could suffer from heat stress if global warming continues unabated, threatening their fertility, milk production and lives, according to research published on Thursday.
Heat stress could threaten health of one billion cows
PARIS - By the end of century, more than one billion cows worldwide could suffer from heat stress if global warming continues unabated, threatening their fertility, milk production and lives, according to research published on Thursday.
Heat stress could threaten health of one billion cows
By the end of century, more than one billion cows worldwide could suffer from heat stress if global warming continues unabated, threatening their fertility, milk production and lives, according to research published on Thursday. Nearly eight out of 10 cows across the planet are already experiencing excessively high body temperatures, spiked respiration rates, bowed heads and open-mouthed panting -- all symptoms associated with severe heat stress…
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