Effect of modified housing system on physiological parameters of Murrah buffaloes during autumn and winter season

Kumar, Amit; Kamboj, M. L.; Chandra, Subhash; Bharti, Pranay

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“…Joshi and Kamboj (2014) reported that in winter, rectal temperature in control and treatment group of animals was 38.29±0.04 0 C (100.92 0 F) and 38.00±0.05 0 C (100.40 0 F) respectively. Kumar et al (2017) also reported that the rectal temperature of Murrah Buffaloes , during autumn and winter season the mean were significantly (P<0.05) lower in buffaloes housed under modified shed as compared to existing shed.But in the hotdry summer rectal temperature in the control group was founded to be 38.67±0.09 0 C (101.60 0 F) and for treatment group it was 38.48±0.07 0 C (101.27 0 F). The rectal temperature of control group of animals was significantly higher (P<0.05) from treatment group of animals.…”

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“…respectively. Kumar et al (2017) reported that the pulse rate during autumn and winter season were significantly (P<0.01)lower in buffaloes housed under modified shed as compared to existing shed. Joshi and Kamboj (2014) observed that in winter pulse rate in treatment 76.86±0.90 counts/minute group of animals was significantly higher (P<0.05) than control 72.99±0.19 counts/minute.…”

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“…Ambulkar et al (2011) reported that the average respiration rate in the Murrah buffaloes maintained under the high pressure fogger was 21.61 counts/minute, which was significantly (P < 0.01) lower than that of the buffaloes maintained without any cooling devices (23.01 counts/minute). Kumar et al (2017) reported that the respiration rate during autumn (P<0.01) and winter season were significantly (P<0.05) lower in buffaloes housed under modified shed as compared to existing shed. Joshi and Kamboj (2014) Pulse rate: Pulse rate of heat stressed cows are inconsistent (Herz and Steinhauf, 1978).…”

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“…The HPFF had reduced the body temperature significantly by 0.31 o C; this suggested that the high pressure fogger system was helpful in thermoregulation. Kumar et al (2017) reported that the skin temperature during autumn season was significantly (P<0.05) lower in buffaloes housed under modified shed as compared to existing shed, but no significantly during winter season. Joshi and Kamboj (2014) Sinha and Kamboj (2015).…”

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Physiological parameters of cattle and buffalo in different seasons under different housing modification systems – A review

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Shelter management is the manipulation of microclimate of the animals to suit best to their welfare reducing climatic stress without affecting much to cost of construction. House should be designed to meet the requirements health and comfort to the animals, convenience and comfort of the operator, efficiency of labour and materials handling and compliance with applicable health regulation. Problems related with the cost of housing,ventilations, scare resources, hygiene, manifestationof disease,behavioural concerns etc. Amelioration of these problems could be achieved by management intervention with respect to various components of housing and installation of cooling system to reduce heat. The major physiological changes involved in this acclimation and acclimatization while animals do acclimatize by gradually adapting to such stressors within their natural environment. During extreme weather condition open sides of shed can be covered temporarily with gunny bags, plastic sheet, bamboo mats, straw panels etc. Area-wise housing strategies for different kinds of the animals can be indentified and evaluated of new housing design to suit for different local condition based on locality available resources in this context could be explored. Also some modification in loose house can be very useful for example, in summer the thatch roofing succeeded in ameliorating heat stress but in winters, modification of floor with sand or rubber mat improved productive performance of dairy animals. Mist foggers, mist fogger with heavy duty dairy fans and ceiling fans are used to reduce thermal load during ambient temperature when body thermoregulation mechanism are not able to maintain normal physiological parameters.

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“…Replacing the flooring of resting areas for these ruminants with more comfortable flooring could be an effective first approach to improving their welfare conditions, as has already been demonstrated in other case studies involving cows [44][45][46][47]. Indeed, improving the living conditions of buffaloes translates into numerous benefits, including a reduction in the occurrence of joint diseases, an increase in milk yield and milk quality, and an improvement in well-being as a result of providing hygienic resting spaces [36][37][38]48,49].…”

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Mats Made from Recycled Tyre Rubber and Polyurethane for Improving Growth Performance in Buffalo Farms

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This study focuses on anti-trauma mats designed for buffaloes’ comfort, using as raw materials rubber powder from end-of-life tyres (ELTs) and an isocyanate-based polyurethane resin binder. The first part of the study focused on mat formulation. Whilst it was possible to select a unique combination of raw materials and design features, it was necessary to investigate the relationship between three critical parameters affecting mat consistency and therefore buffalo comfort: binder quantity, mat thickness, and desired final mat density (bulk). In order to quantitatively assess the variation in hardness, various combinations were investigated within well-defined ranges based on the relevant literature. The results obtained from nine selected combinations indicate that increases in the three critical parameters do not induce a real phase transition in the final product consistency, although the hardness suggests an increasing trend. The mats consistently exhibited a moderately soft/hard consistency, offering environmental benefits in terms of increased rubber usage and potentially reduced chemical binder, depending on the desired thickness. The selected mixture showed excellent resistance to heavy chemical loads, suggesting reliability for frequent cleaning operations. The second part of the study involved field trials of the mats with calves. This involved monitoring their weight gain and appetite levels over a 90-day period. The results showed excellent growth performance compared to uncoated grids (i.e., weight gain was approximately 20% higher at the end of the observation period); this was similar to that achieved with the use of straw bedding. However, compared to straw bedding, the mats (i) exhibit long-term durability, with no signs of wear from washing or trampling over the months of the trial, (ii) allow for quick and efficient cleaning, and (iii) enable companies to save on labour, material (straw), and waste disposal costs, while maintaining (or even improving) the same welfare levels associated with the use of straw.

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Thermoregulatory reactions of female buffaloes raised in the sun and in the shade, in the climatic conditions of the rainy season of the Island of Marajó, Pará, Brazil

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Buffaloes are well-adapted to hot, humid climates and muddy terrain, however they show signs of thermal discomfort when exposed to direct sunlight due to their specific structural features such as dark skin, small number of sweat glands/skin area and thick skin. Epidermis layer of the skin, making heat dissipation difficult. The study aimed to evaluate the thermal comfort of female buffaloes raised in traditional and silvopastoral systems, on the island of Marajó, Pará, during the rainy season of the year. The experiment was carried out in Cachoeira do Arari, Retiro Grande, Marajó, Pará (00°55'37.814424”S 48°43'48.143060”W). Twenty female Murrah buffaloes, aged between 2 and 3years and average weight of 282 ± 29 kg, were used. They were fed on pasture and divided into two groups: WS group (with shade) and NS group (without shade). The WS group (n = 10) remained grazing in a silvopastoral system, with access to the shade of red Jambeiro (Syzygium malaccense) trees. The NS group (n = 10) was kept in grazing, in a traditional system, without access to the shade of trees or shades. The physiological variables rectal temperature (RT), respiratory rate (RR) and body surface temperature (BST) (forehead, left side of the thorax and left flank) were measured at 6:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, and 22:00 h. At the same times, data on air temperature, relative air humidity, wind speed (WSP), solar radiation (SR) and Temperature and Humidity Index (THI) were also recorded. THI, WSP and SR were higher at 14:00 h (P < 0.05). At 10:00, 14:00, and 18:00 h there was difference of RT between treatments (P < 0.05), where animals of the NS group had the highest values. In the NS group, the highest value of RT was observed at 14:00 h (39.38 ± 0.43°C), when THI and SR were higher. At 10:00 and 14:00 h, BST was higher in the NS group (p < 0.05), of 34,55 ± 1.03 and 35.35 ± 1.51°C, respectively, and both groups had the highest value of BST at those same times. There was difference of the RR between treatments at 10:00 h and 14:00 h (p < 0.05), where the highest values were found in the NS group (33.71 ± 7.58 e 50.40 ± 18.41 mov./min., respectively). Even in the rainy season of the year, the climatic conditions of Ilha do Marajó are unfavorable to the welfare of buffaloes, especially at 2:00 pm, when the SR is higher. Thus, the use of the system with access to shade, such as silvopastoral, is recommended, in order to provide greater thermal comfort to animals and improve their productivity.

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Effect of modified housing system on physiological parameters of Murrah buffaloes during autumn and winter season

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Physiological parameters of cattle and buffalo in different seasons under different housing modification systems – A review

Physiological parameters of cattle and buffalo in different seasons under different housing modification systems – A review

Mats Made from Recycled Tyre Rubber and Polyurethane for Improving Growth Performance in Buffalo Farms

Thermoregulatory reactions of female buffaloes raised in the sun and in the shade, in the climatic conditions of the rainy season of the Island of Marajó, Pará, Brazil

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