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Walking trials with cattle:I. A breed comparison in moderate heat

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

N. T. M. Yeates  and
D. M. Murray
N. T. M. Yeates
Affiliation:
Department of Livestock Husbandry, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia
D. M. Murray
Affiliation:
Department of Livestock Husbandry, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia
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1. A method of conducting accurate walking trials with small numbers of cattle is described. Using the method, a comparative study has been made of the walking abilities of Hereford and Santa Gertrudis heifers during exposure to moderate heat stress in the field. During any one day, animals were subjected to enforced exercise for four sessions of 1 hr. each between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at either 1⅔ or 2⅔ m.p.h.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 67 , Issue 3 , December 1966 , pp. 353 - 358
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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