Behavior and body surface temperature of beef cattle in integrated crop-livestock systems with or without tree shading

Giro, Alessandro; Pezzopane, José Ricardo Macedo; Barioni, W.; Pedroso, A. de F.; Lemes, A. P.; Botta, Daniela; Romanello, Narian; Barreto, André do Nascimento; Garcia, Alexandre Rossetto

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.377

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“…The decrease in thermoregulatory behavior was associated with a decrease in feeding behavior, which could be related to the heat stress to which the animals were subjected. Previous studies have shown that in intense heat stress, the times dedicated to grazing behavior and rumination decrease as a result of this discomfort in cattle ( 41 ).…”

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Effect of Silvopastoral Systems in the Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behaviors of Water Buffaloes Under Different Conditions of Heat Stress

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Buffaloes use wallowing behavior to release excess heat in tropical conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of silvopastoral systems in the feeding and thermoregulatory behavior of water buffaloes under moderate and intense heat stress. The behavior of water buffaloes was evaluated in two different production systems. The conventional system with Guinea grass ( Megathyrsus maximus ) only, and the silvopastoral system with Guinea grass and Leucaena leucocephala trees. The relation between the frequency of animal activities and the length of time the animals engaged in each activity was measured during the day time (6:00–18:00 h) by visual observations at 10-min intervals. The results obtained suggest that buffaloes use tree shade to partially supplement wallowing. Feeding behavior increased under intense heat stress in the silvopastoral system indicating that it can be a promising alternative to improve the buffaloes rearing conditions in the tropics.

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Effect of Silvopastoral Systems in the Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behaviors of Water Buffaloes Under Different Conditions of Heat Stress

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“…A eficiência produtiva do sistema ILPF para mais de 90% dos respondentes é positiva (Tabela 2) por reduzir problemas como pragas, doenças e plantas invasoras, por melhorar a qualidade dos atributos físicos, químicos e biológicos do solo (BALBINO et al, 2011b) e ainda proporcionar o bem estar animal que de acordo com Giro et al (2019), os animais com acesso à sombra natural se beneficiam do ambiente mais ameno, com maior conforto térmico, além de favorecer o uso racional dos recursos naturais. No que diz respeito a esse fator, a implantação dos sistemas ILPF refletem nesses inúmeros benefícios para o solo, plantas e animais por meio do sinergismos entre cada um dos componentes do sistema.…”

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Feira Agroecológica Nas Instituições Federais De Ensino Superior De Goiânia: Uma Experiência De Gestão Social

Furtado¹,

Zúñiga²,

Benzaquen³

et al. 2021

Desafios E Impacto Das Ciências Agrárias No Brasil E No Mundo

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“…It is also necessary to evaluate their opportunities to engage in behaviours they nd rewarding, including thermal comfort, positive social interactions, resting and feeding behaviours (Mellor, 2016). Behavioural changes related to the presence of shaded areas have been shown both in intensive and extensive systems in several species, such as cattle, sheep, buffaloes, and horses, although previous studies mostly focused on the effect on productive traits (Schütz et al, 2010;Holcomb et al, 2015;Giro et al, 2019;De et al, 2020;Mishra, 2021). Our nding suggested that a shaded area of at least 7 m 2 per animal (our ample category) had bene cial effects on several aspects of the camel's welfare but further studies should de ne speci c recommendations according to the environmental heat load.…”

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New Animal-Based Measures to Assess Welfare in Dromedary Camels

Menchetti

Faye

Padalino

2021

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Reliable and measurable animal-based measures (ABMs) are essential for assessing animal welfare. This study aimed at proposing ABMs for dromedary camels identifying their possible associations with management. Data were collected at a permanent camel market; a total of 76 pens and 528 camels were evaluated. ABMs were collected for each welfare principle (i.e. Good feeding, Good housing, Good health, Appropriate behaviour), while resources or management-based measures were collected at three levels of investigations (Animal, Herd or Caretakers). Associations were calculated by Generalized Linear Models. Body Condition Score and Thirst index (ABMs of Good feeding) resulted negatively associated with short caretaker’s experience, dirty bedding, limited shaded space, feeding and water space, and space allowance (P<0.05). Resting behaviours and Restricted movements (ABMs of Good housing) were associated with short caretaker’s experience, dirty bedding and water, rationed water distribution, water points in the sun, and presence of hobbles (P<0.05). Disease, Injury, and Pain induced by management procedures (ABMs of Good health) were negatively associated with short caretaker’s experience, presence of hobbles, limited space allowance and shaded space, dirty bedding, and feeding and watering practices (e.g. frequency of distribution, resource quality, location of the troughs)(P<0.05). Response to Approaching test and Aggressivity (ABMs of Appropriate behaviour) were negatively associated with limited space allowance, shaded, feeding and water space, and rationed water distribution (P<0.05). Overall, the proposed ABMs seems to be appropriate indicators of welfare consequences in camels being able to identify factors related to housing and management practices that may impair or improve camel welfare.

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Behavior and body surface temperature of beef cattle in integrated crop-livestock systems with or without tree shading

Cited by 91 publications

References 48 publications

Effect of Silvopastoral Systems in the Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behaviors of Water Buffaloes Under Different Conditions of Heat Stress

Effect of Silvopastoral Systems in the Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behaviors of Water Buffaloes Under Different Conditions of Heat Stress

Feira Agroecológica Nas Instituições Federais De Ensino Superior De Goiânia: Uma Experiência De Gestão Social

New Animal-Based Measures to Assess Welfare in Dromedary Camels

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