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Abbreviations
- HS:
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heat stress
- RH:
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relative humidity
- THI:
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temperature humidity index
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Nardone, A., Ronchi, B., Lacetera, N. et al. Climatic Effects on Productive Traits in Livestock. Vet Res Commun 30 (Suppl 1), 75–81 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-006-0016-x
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