Thematic factsheet - Thermal comfort in ruminants and equines

Key Points

• This thematic factsheet aims to summarize knowledge regarding thermal comfort in ruminants and equines, focusing on their adaptation to varying thermal conditions.
• Literature review on thermal comfort in ruminants and equines
• Assessment of adaptation mechanisms to thermal conditions
• Recommendations for ensuring thermal comfort in animals.
• Outlined key adaptation strategies for ruminants and equines in response to thermal stress.
• Provided specific recommendations to improve thermal comfort.
• Emphasized the importance of understanding thermal conditions in animal welfare.