Heat stress significantly impacts animal health and production,particularly in animals like goats that have thick coats and high rumen fermentation heat gain.When animals are exposed to a hyperthermic environment,their thermoregulatory range is surpassed,triggering systemic adaptive responses that encompass both thermal non-specific responses and specific disorders.This heat stress not only poses a threat to the health and performance of goats but also jeopardizes their survival and reproduction.This review explores the effects of heat stress on physiological,blood biochemical,and immune responses in goats,as well as its impact on milk production,meat quality,feed intake,rumen microbes,and reproduction.By shedding light on the mechanisms of heat acclimatization in goats,this paper aims to offer insights for effectively preventing and managing heat stress in goat production.
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