Study on the Effect of Parity on Milk Letdown Time in Mehsana Buffaloes

Patel, H. A.; Srivastava, Amit Kumar; Chauhan, Hareshbhai D; Patel, J. B.

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“…More milking time in primiparous animals might be due to time elapse in let down and anxiety related to milking. In contrary to present findings, Dash et al (1976) and Patel et al (2017b) reported an increase in milking time with increase in parity and Rangel et al (2014) reported that milking time was not affected by parity in buffaloes. The change in milking time with increase of days in lactation is given in Supplementary Fig.…”

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“…In the present study, overall mean milk let down time of primiparous group was higher (P<0.01) as compared to multiparous group (Table 1). Similar findings were reported in Murrah, Niliravi and non-descript buffalo by Kumar et al (2006) and in Mehsana buffalo by Patel et al (2017b). The possible reason might be familiarization ability of multiparous animals to the parlour environment as compared to primiparous animals and the peak oxytocin level is attained earlier in multiparous animals than their primiparous counterparts.…”

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Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

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Rao

Harini

et al. 2023

Indian J of Anim Sci

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The present study was carried out at Livestock Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat to investigate the effect of parity on milking parlour behaviour, temperament and welfare of postpartum Surti buffaloes. Fourteen postpartum Surti buffaloes were selected and grouped based on parity as primiparous and multiparous (2nd to 5th lactation). The milking behaviour of experimental animals was observed on the day of calving, 7th, 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th and 80th day post-calving keeping in view the peak production of buffaloes. The primiparous animals showed higher milk let down time and milking time, and lower rate of milk flow as compared to multiparous animals. The frequency of incidences of urination, defecation, kicking and stepping were significantly higher in primiparous group. The primiparous animals exhibited more avoidance behaviour when approached by a test person, indicative of more agitation. During milking and in paddock, primiparous animals were more aggressive and restless as compared to multiparous animals which exhibited calmer and docile temperament. From the present study, it could be conferred that parity significantly influences the parlour behaviour, temperament and welfare in postpartum Surti buffaloes.

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Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

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Rao

Harini

et al. 2023

Indian J of Anim Sci

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“…Moreover, the correlation between the UHS and the BCS with the TS in the primiparous Anatolian buffalo cows is significant [ 5 ]. As reported previously [ 23 , 35 , 36 ], the SFAM significantly improves milking performance, indicating that it is beneficial to improve the milking temperament, as well as the UHS and the BCS of buffalo cows. A previous study has confirmed that the milking temperament and subsequently udder hygiene and body condition of Anatolian buffalo cows worsen as the frequency of stress or fear indicator behaviours such as kicking, stepping, urinating, defecating and pulling the teat cup off during milking increase [ 4 ].…”

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Some Welfare Assessment Traits and Quantitative-Qualitative Milk Parameters as Affected by Supplementary Feeding at Milking and Parity in Anatolian Buffalo Cows

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Okuyucu,

Erdem

et al. 2024

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This study aimed to evaluate whether supplemental feeding at milking (SFAM) positively influences the quantitative−qualitative milk parameters due to improving some welfare assessment traits of multiparous Anatolian buffalo cows confined in semi-open free-stall barns. A total of 76 Anatolian buffalo cows at approximately 90 days in milk were selected to encompass four groups (OSF-2nd, NSF-2nd, OSF-≥3rd and NSF-≥3rd), considering offering (OSF) or not (NSF) supplemental feed at milking and the parity (2nd) and (≥3rd). Data of evaluated variables such as the following ones—(i) subjectively scored welfare assessment traits (temperament, udder hygiene and body condition), (ii) milk yield per milking (MYM), (iii) milk components, and (iv) milk physical traits—were analysed using a linear mixed model and principal component (PC) analysis. The OSF improved the temperament, udder hygiene and body condition scores compared to the NSF. The MYM, the fat content and the fat-to-protein ratio of the OSF were higher than those of the NSF, but milk mineral and electrical conductivity of the OSF were lower than those of the NSF. The parity of cows did not affect the evaluated variables. Four parameters (milk density value and lactose, solids-not-fat and protein contents) could be identified in the PC2 versus PC1 plot. In conclusion, the SFAM enhanced the milk yield and qualitative milk parameters due to improving the welfare status of indoor buffalo cows, regardless of parity.

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“…This background indicates the need to pay special attention to the machinery used for milking and to prior stimulation, since delays in milk ejection tend to reduce milking capacity [ 33 ], which can also be perturbed by the anatomy of individual dairy buffaloes, the stage of lactation, parity, conformation of the udder, and breed [ 12 , 33 , 34 , 36 , 37 ]. On the topic of birth number, Patel et al [ 38 ], analyzed milking times in Mahesana buffaloes, focusing on the time that elapsed from the stimulation applied to the onset of milk ejection. They found that the time from stimulation to milk ejection decreased with a higher parity.…”

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Neurophysiology of Milk Ejection and Prestimulation in Dairy Buffaloes

Napolitano

Braghieri

Bragaglio

et al. 2022

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The present review aims to integrate the anatomical characteristics of the mammary gland and the neurophysiology of milk ejection to understand the milking capacity of the water buffalo. Since one of the main uses of this species is milk production, this article will analyze the controversies on the use of oxytocin as a stimulant during milking as well as the existing alternatives that farmers apply to promote correct stimulation during milk letdown. According to the available literature, the efficiency of the milking process, the quality of the milk, and the health of the animals are elements that require the consideration of species-specific characteristics to enhance the performance of buffaloes. The incorporation of technological innovations and competitive strategies could contribute to a better understanding of water buffalo in the milk industry.

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Study on the Effect of Parity on Milk Letdown Time in Mehsana Buffaloes

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Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

Some Welfare Assessment Traits and Quantitative-Qualitative Milk Parameters as Affected by Supplementary Feeding at Milking and Parity in Anatolian Buffalo Cows

Neurophysiology of Milk Ejection and Prestimulation in Dairy Buffaloes

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