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Andalasian Livestock
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Andalasian Livestock is a peer reviewed scientific journal dedicated to promoting knowledge in animal science. It serves as a forum for research on sustainable livestock development, aiming to support advancements that contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including food security, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Scope, The journal publishes original research and review articles covering diverse aspects of animal science, including but not limited to, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Studies on genetic resources, breeding techniques, and reproduction, Animal Growth, Nutrition, and Physiology, Research focused on livestocks nutrition, health, and physiological processes, Animal Behavior and Welfare, Examination of animal welfare practices, behaviour, and ethics, Animal Health and Disease Management, Studies on veterinary practices and disease prevention to improve animal well being, Production Systems and Technology, Insights into production technologies and sustainable management practices for livestock, Social and Economic Aspects, Analyses of the socio economic implications of livestock production, addressing issues such as market systems, resource use, and community impacts, The journal accepts papers that provide novel insights and reviews, including meta analyses, to cater to a global readership interested in the sustainable development of livestock systems.
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Temporal and Spatial Variations of Temperature-Humidity Index Related to Heat Stress in High-Altitude Dairy Cattle Farms Ratni, Eli; Lendrawati; Islam, Darul; Rachman, Kevin Ifano
Andalasian Livestock Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): ALive
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Abstract

Heat stress is a significant concern in dairy cattle production, even in high-altitude areas typically associated with cooler climates. This study investigated the temporal and spatial variations of the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI), air temperature, and relative humidity at a high-altitude dairy farm during the rainy season in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Environmental data were collected bi-hourly from 08:00 to 16:00 at three different locations: outside the pen, inside a pen equipped with fan ventilation, and inside a pen without fan ventilation. ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc tests revealed significant differences across both time and location. The highest THI levels were recorded outside the pen during midday (12:00–14:00), with a mean of 80.18 ± 3.76, compared to 76.17 ± 1.96 in the fan-ventilated pen and 74.96 ± 1.88 in the non-ventilated pen. Notably, there were no significant differences in THI between the two indoor environments, indicating that fan ventilation had limited effectiveness. All indoor THI values reflected moderate heat stress. Additionally, Pearson correlation analysis revealed a strong negative correlation between temperature and humidity across all locations (r = -0.88 to -0.97; p < 0.05). These findings highlight the limitations of current ventilation systems and emphasize the urgent need for improved microclimate management strategies in high-altitude dairy farming.

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