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HOUSING OF ANIMALS
Animal housing is also very important in harnessing the maximum potential of the animal.
Stressful conditions significantly reduces productivity and it is therefore important to protect
the animal from inclement weather.
Improper housing also predisposes the animal to hoof conditions.
The following chapters are included in this section:
A.
Animal Housing.
B.
Heat Stress.
C.
Measuring heat stress through symptoms.
D.
Measuring heat stress through indices.
E.
Managing heat stress.
SECTION III
Some high cost cattle shed options
Some low cost cattle shed options