September 16, 2025

Shade provision and its influence on water intake and drinking behaviour of Nellore cattle in feedlot in a tropical environment.

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Observational analysis shows shade provision improves drinking behaviour in Nellore cattle, suggesting enhanced animal welfare.

Shade provision optimized drinking behaviour among Nellore cattle, promoting better animal welfare overall.
Nellore steers without shade consumed 8% more water daily, showing increased drinking frequency while reducing the amount per visit.
Automated monitoring assessed how shade affected drinking behaviour, covering a substantial observation period of 83 days.
These findings highlight the role of shade in managing heat stress and improving water-use efficiency in tropical beef systems.

Rivero et al. (2025) studied this question.

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