What are the challenges for cows at high altitudes?

11-12-2018 | |
Photo: Dreamstime
Photo: Dreamstime
Altitude diseases in humans occur because of a lack of oxygen at high altitudes. Symptoms include headache and loss of appetite amongst others. But what about animals? Do cows that are farmed on high altitude areas also experience altitude problems? The term “altitude” is commonly used to mean the height above sea level. The high altitude areas are characterised mainly by low atmospheric pressure and reduced air temperature. These changes occur to a varying extent depending on the magnitude


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