Dairy Science Digest - Calves born to Heat stressed dams are preprogrammed for failure Dairy Science Digest
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Heat stress on a dam during the dry period causes an epigenetic effect to her calf that last a lifetime and is passed down to her offspring.
The change causes decreased milk production, productive life and profitability.
Heat stress on a dam during the dry period causes an epigenetic effect to her calf that last a lifetime and is passed down to her offspring.
The change causes decreased milk production, productive life and profitability.
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