Verstegen M W, Hoogerbrugge A
Vakgroepen Veevoeding en Veehouderij Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen.
Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. 1987 Sep 15;112(18):1062-8.
In animals, the climatic factor of environmental temperature causes specific physiological adaptations dependant on the nature and duration of the 'stressor'. The absolute temperature appears to be of less importance in influencing animal health than the extent of deviation from the thermoneutral zone. The difficulty experienced by animals in maintaining thermoregulation affects the immunological response and possibly also resistance. In the literature, the duration and type of changes involved are not always clearly stated. This may explain why the reactions to cold and warmth are not always identical. Also, the reactions which partly influence resistance are sometimes not compatible with climatic stress. Further research is needed for improved understanding of the relationship between the resistance of the animal and the duration and extent of climatic stress.
在动物中，环境温度这一气候因素会引发特定的生理适应，具体取决于“应激源”的性质和持续时间。与偏离热中性区的程度相比，绝对温度在影响动物健康方面似乎没那么重要。动物在维持体温调节方面所经历的困难会影响免疫反应，也可能影响抵抗力。在文献中，所涉及变化的持续时间和类型并不总是明确说明。这或许可以解释为什么动物对寒冷和温暖的反应并不总是相同的。此外，部分影响抵抗力的反应有时与气候应激并不相符。为了更好地理解动物抵抗力与气候应激的持续时间和程度之间的关系，还需要进一步研究。
