Deep Learning-Based Forecasting of Heat Stress Events and Daily Milk Yield Depreciation in Dairy Cattle Using Meteorological Data: An In-Silico Study
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Language: English
Page range: 242 - 254
Submitted on: Feb 9, 2026
Accepted on: May 26, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
Published by: University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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