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The study investigated the physiological responses of Australian Merino wethers to high heat loads, revealing that exposure to elevated temperatures increased rectal temperature and respiration rate while decreasing feed intake and body weight. Despite these stressors, the sheep were able to maintain their rectal temperature within normal ranges and recovered quickly once conditions returned to thermoneutral. The findings suggest that Australian Merino sheep possess a high tolerance to heat, warranting furt
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