&lt;i&gt;Bos indicus&lt;/i&gt; cattle can maintain feed intake and fat
reserves in response to heat stress better than
&lt;i&gt;Bos taurus&lt;/i&gt; cattle

Beatty, D.T.; Barnes, Anne; Pethick, D.W.; Taylor, EW; Dunshea, FR

doi:10.22358/jafs/74068/2004

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“…The significantly longer feeding duration during the daytime in Ongole-cross cattle indicates better heat resistance than in Simmental-cross cattle. A decrease in feed intake does not occur in Bos indicus cattle raised in hot temperatures (26 -32 °C), but it occurs in Bos taurus cattle from day 11 onwards [16]. Conversely, Simmental-cross cattle lie more during the daytime than Ongole-cross cattle.…”

Section: Behaviour Analysismentioning

confidence: 92%

“…Bos taurus has fewer sweat glands and produces less sweat than Bos indicus. This is one of the supporting factors for Bos indicus having higher heat resistance than Bos taurus, in addition to their lower metabolic rate [16]. Limitations in Bos taurus force them to increase and accelerate ventilation rates, thereby enhancing evaporation through respiration.…”

Section: Physiological Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Physiological and behavioural responses of Ongole-cross and Simmental-cross cattle at local farm in Lampung Tengah District

Lanan,

Suprayogi,

Satrija

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The physiological status and productivity of beef cattle in tropical regions are influenced by their adaptation to hot and humid environments. This study aimed to measure and compare the physiological and behavioural characteristics of Ongole-cross and Simmental-cross breeds and examine their correlation with environmental temperature. Physiological indicators, including rectal temperature, breathing rate, and pulse frequency, along with the duration of specific activities such as locomotion, lying, eating, and rumination, were systemically collected from five male Ongole-cross and five male Simmental-cross cows. Based on the calculation of the average temperature humidity index (THI), all cows experienced moderate environmental stress. As homeothermic animals, rectal temperature did not correlate with ambient temperature in both breeds. Conversely, a strong correlation between respiration rate and environmental temperature was measured in both both breeds. In addition, the correlation between pulse rate and environmental temperature was strong and weak in Simmental-cross and Ongole-cross breeds, respectively. Both breeds exhibited a significantly longer duration of rumination during the night than during the daytime. Notably, the Ongole-cross breed displayed an extended duration of eating during the daytime. In conclusion, the Simmental-cross breed demonstrated a more robust physiological and behavioural responses, indicating their thermoregulatory compensation under a moderate environmental stress.

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Section: Behaviour Analysismentioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Physiological Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physiological and behavioural responses of Ongole-cross and Simmental-cross cattle at local farm in Lampung Tengah District

Lanan,

Suprayogi,

Satrija

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…What is certainly known, is that B. indicus cattle are more resistant to high temperatures than B. taurus . Beatty et al [ 73 ] suggested that B. taurus breeds have less resistance to heat stress, a subsequent reduced feed intake and raised plasma non-esterified fatty acids compared to B. indicus . The ability to tolerate heat in B. indicus is manifested in their reproductive ability to raise follicles capable of fertilization [ 74 ].…”

Section: Reproductive Performancementioning

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The Effect of Maternal Behavior around Calving on Reproduction and Wellbeing of Zebu Type Cows and Calves

Orihuela

Galina

2021

Animals

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The behaviors associated with domestic cattle such as maternal care are quite similar to those behaviors observed in wild ungulates. These behaviors allow the cow to bond with her calf, protect and provide it with nourishment and ultimately reduce the bond at weaning. Although maternal behavior is an important factor influencing the survival and early development of the newborn calf, Zebu type cows around calving have not been studied extensively. Herein, we consider the four main aspects of maternal behavior in cattle and particularly Bos indicus cows and calves. Firstly, we provide a brief description of the behavior of cows around parturition and the behavior of the first stages of the calves’ lives. In the second part, the protective behavior of the mother is analyzed. Subsequently, examples of animal welfare implications followed by an analysis of some factors that affect calf survival, including mother experience and weather conditions, are discussed, and in the last part, reproduction along with some peculiarities of reproductive behavior, and the wellbeing of mother and calves are examined. We concluded that knowledge of maternal behavior of Zebu type cows around calving and interactions with calves might contribute to an enhanced reproductive efficiency of the mother and the welfare of the calf.

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“…Meanwhile, in some months of the year, high temperatures, high humidity values, plus solar radiation during the day, promote environmental conditions in which animals are unable to maintain body temperature [6]. These conditions being particularly harsh for Bos taurus cattle [7].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

THI: Is it a Reliable Measure to Assess Cattle Thermal Stress in Silvopastoral Systems in a Subtropical/Temperate climate?

Huertas

Bobadilla

Akkermans

et al. 2019

BJSTR

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Livestock performance and welfare may be adversely affected by weather conditions, heat stress being a sign of deterioration of animal welfare. Signs like respiration rate (RR), body temperature, changes of physiological and metabolic parameters amongst others, are considered as indicators of heat stress in cattle. The temperature humidity index (THI) is commonly used as an indirect indicator of the levels of heat stress in cattle. Aiming to characterize this effect, we registered panting in European beef cattle allocated either in Silvopastoral Systems (SPS) or in open pasture (OP). THI scores were registered during the hottest month (January) in extensive farms in Uruguay with two pairs of sensors (I-button "Hygrochron" DS1923) installed in all paddocks to register ambient temperature and humidity. THI values were over the alert and emergency levels for both OP and SPS, nevertheless the THI values for SPS were higher. No animal panting was recorded during the observation period. This fact suggested that THI should be complemented with other environmental measures to better reflect the thermal stress in cattle in SPS in subtropical/ temperate climate.

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<i>Bos indicus</i> cattle can maintain feed intake and fat reserves in response to heat stress better than <i>Bos taurus</i> cattle

Cited by 7 publications

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Physiological and behavioural responses of Ongole-cross and Simmental-cross cattle at local farm in Lampung Tengah District

Physiological and behavioural responses of Ongole-cross and Simmental-cross cattle at local farm in Lampung Tengah District

The Effect of Maternal Behavior around Calving on Reproduction and Wellbeing of Zebu Type Cows and Calves

THI: Is it a Reliable Measure to Assess Cattle Thermal Stress in Silvopastoral Systems in a Subtropical/Temperate climate?

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