Differential proteomic responses to short-term heat stress in Vechur and crossbred cattle of Kerala.

The objective of this study was to compare the proteomic responses of indigenous Vechur and crossbred cattle to cyclical heat stress under high humidity. Kerala experiences a humid tropical climate throughout the year, and recent increases in ambient temperature have intensified heat stress in dairy cattle, adversely affecting productivity, health, and welfare. These effects are more severe in high-yielding crossbred cattle than in thermotolerant indigenous breeds such as Vechur. Understanding b...