Impact of environmental factors on physiological adaptability, thermo-tolerance indices, and productivity in Jersey crossbred cows

Mandal, D. K.; Bhakat, Champak; Dutta, T. K.

doi:10.1007/s00484-021-02157-2

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“…Daily maximum and minimum temperatures, relative humidity, and rainfall at livestock farms over decades can be measured with climographs (Mandal et al 2021). In our study, the environmental conditions of indoor pens (IP) and outdoor pens (OP) were compared.…”

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Performance, body measurement, physiological adaptability and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in a pen-intensive system in Indonesia

Mayasari,

Maulana,

Mustafiddin

et al. 2023

J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol.

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Small ruminant production systems that utilize pen-intensive systems have become more popular in Indonesia during the past few decades. It is well recognized that allowing sheep freedom to move freely outside can significantly improve their health and welfare. This study used a T test experimental design with ten replicates to compare the performance, body measurements, physiological adaptability, and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in pen-intensive management with two different treatments (outdoor pen access vs. full indoor pen). A twenty-one-year-old sheep with an average body weight of 19.57±2.50 kg was employed in this experiment. The findings showed that neither treatment's dry matter intake (grams per head per day) nor average daily gain (grams per head per day) differed (P>0.05), but the ewes exposed to outdoor pen access had significantly longer bodies (P≤0.05) than those in the full indoor pen. The physiological health of the ewes having access to the outdoor enclosure was similarly improved (P≤0.05), especially in the morning and afternoon. Apart from plasma glucose levels, the metabolic status of the ewes in both treatment groups was similar, with the exception that the ewes with access to an outdoor enclosure had lower blood glucose (P≤0.05). Furthermore, the adaptability coefficient value was lower (P≤0.05) in compared with those without access to outdoor pen, with no different (P>0.05) in Heat Tolerance Coefficient value. In conclusion, a pen-intensive system with an outside enclosure not only increases the performance of garut ewes but also improves their physiological adaptability. This approach can be highly promoted to improve sheep farming management in Indonesia.

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Performance, body measurement, physiological adaptability and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in a pen-intensive system in Indonesia

Mayasari,

Maulana,

Mustafiddin

et al. 2023

J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol.

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“…This leads to a gradual decline in milk production and a change in the content of milk. Modifications to animal housing to minimise the thermal stress during summer leads to increased production levels in dairy cattle by protecting them from severe temperature stress (Mandal et al ., 2021).…”

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“…Dairy cows may prioritise resting over other behavioural activities and cows that are restricted from lying down exhibit behavioural and physiological changes that are likely to alter health and milk production. Along with the flooring discomfort, heat stress can affect metabolic processes and decrease feed intake, which can contribute further to a reduction in the milk yield (Mandal et al ., 2021) and also result in a changed milk composition (Nasr and El-Tarabany, 2017). Teat lesions are very painful and frequent on hard floor surfaces and the number of even slight injuries is associated with increased somatic cell counts (Geishauser et al ., 1999) and higher incidence of mastitis.…”

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Effect of loose house dairy cattle barn modification on udder health and production performance of Jersey crossbred cows in tropical lower Gangetic plains

Sahu

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2022

Journal of Dairy Research

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The results reported in this research communication aimed to reduce the housing discomfort and mastitis incidence of lactating Jersey crossbred cows through modifications to the roof and floor of loose housing stalls. The experiment was conducted on twenty Jersey crossbred cows and they were distributed equally into two different types of housing: (i) existing shed/control group (T0) – concrete floor and asbestos roof and (ii) modified shed/treatment group (T1)- sand flooring (4–6 inch deep; 38% of total area) and a thatch ceiling (4″ thick) under an asbestos roof. Under-roof surface temperature differed significantly (P < 0.01) between the two sheds during both the winter season but a greater difference was observed in the summer (modified sheds were 5–9 °C cooler than the control shed during peak hours (10 am to 3 pm) of the day. The milk yield (kg/d) in both seasons was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P < 0.01). The overall milk fat and total solid percentage were significantly higher in the treatment than the control group (P < 0.01) but solids not fat (SNF) did not show any difference between the groups. The percentage of milk fat did not differ significantly between the seasons, while the SNF and total solids were also significantly higher in the winter than the summer season (P < 0.01). There was a significantly lower subclinical mastitis test score (MCMT grade: P < 0.05) in the treatment group than in the control group. In the treatment group, the somatic cell count (SCC) was numerically but non-significantly less than in the control group. No differences in MCMT and SCC were observed between seasons (P > 0.05). It was concluded that the provision of sand as stall flooring and an under-roof thatch ceiling as a heat insulator was significantly associated with increased milk yield, milk composition and possibly, lower somatic cell count in dairy Jersey crossbred cows. However, since the study was limited to a single replicate of each housing system with analysis done at individual cow level, further work is needed to confirm these conclusions.

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“…New equipment, noise exposure, table size, maintenance method, and change of personnel care are the main factors of technological stress for cattle (Breuer et al 2003;Gupta et al 2007;Hernandez et al 2014). The severity of the stress reaction depends on the duration and the type of stress factors, and these two factors causing the things to disturb the regulatory mechanisms of the animal body and a violation of physiological, behavioural and metabolic parameters (Mandal et al 2021;Chikkagoudara et al 2022). The sympathoadrenal and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axes are crucial in the implementation of the action of stress factors (Bagath et al 2019).…”

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Effects of lipoperoxidation and mitochondrial state on milk yield of dairy cows under technological stress

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Evaluation of the physiological state of cattle is crucial in creating healthy, high-performing dairy cattle herds. Technological stress is one of the most critical factors determining the biological potential of higher-yielding cows. This work aimed to assess the effect of technological stress on various oxidative parameters and mitochondrial states in dairy cows' blood, milk yield and milk composition. The study was conducted on the black-and-white breed of healthy herds. Regrouping, changing service personnel, and carrying out veterinary and sanitary manipulations were considered technological stress factors. The concentration of cortisol in the blood serum was studied by the immunological method. The concentrations of malonic dialdehyde (MDA), diene conjugates (D.C.), Schiff bases (S.B.), reduced glutathione and catalase activity were measured spectrophotometrically. The mitochondrial state was estimated by laser interference microscopy. While the milk yield, protein and lipid composition of cow milk were studied using an ultrasound analyzer. The researched indicators were analyzed before and for 30 days after the effect of technological stress. Results of the study suggested that technological stress caused an increase in oxidative processes, along with a reduction of antioxidant activity of blood and milk at the initial stages of registration (1-7 days). The concentration of glutathione remained reduced for 30 days after technological stress. A decrease in mitochondrial refractoriness and disintegration accompanied these processes. The milk yield indicator decreased was not restored to the values of intact animals by 30 days after technological stress. Further, the protein and lipid composition also reduced. Thus, a decrease in the quantity and quality of milk under technological stress may be mediated by the development of oxidative stress, which the refractoriness and disintegration of mitochondria might trigger.

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Impact of environmental factors on physiological adaptability, thermo-tolerance indices, and productivity in Jersey crossbred cows

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Performance, body measurement, physiological adaptability and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in a pen-intensive system in Indonesia

Performance, body measurement, physiological adaptability and metabolic status of Garut sheep raised in a pen-intensive system in Indonesia

Effect of loose house dairy cattle barn modification on udder health and production performance of Jersey crossbred cows in tropical lower Gangetic plains

Effects of lipoperoxidation and mitochondrial state on milk yield of dairy cows under technological stress

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