SUMMARYThe present review describes the possible nutritional strategies to alleviate the heat stress related decrease in the milk yield of dairy cows. Heat stress affects the energy metabolism both ...

SUMMARY The present review describes the physiological background of the heat stress related decrease in the milk yield of dairy cows. The biological cost of heat stress has a profound impact on the nutrient supply of ...

SUMMARY The present review describes the benefits and challenges of automatic milking systems in comparison with conventional parlour milking. Despite high investment costs, the number of robotic milking units in operation ...