Effect of Microclimate Alteration on Temperature Humidity Index (THI), Milk Production and Milk Composition in Jaffrabadi  Buffaloes during Summer

Savaliya, B. D.; Parikh, S. S.; Makwana, R. B.; Patbandha, T.K.; Gamit, P. M.; Murthy, K. Srikanta

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2019.804.160

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“…This shows that on average 600 gm more milk was obtained in FCC-HSP than FCC group. Similar findings were reported by Kumar [11], Ahmad et al [18] and Savaliya et al [26] in Murrah, Nili-Ravi, Jaffarawadi buffaloes during summer season. They reported that when a time-controlled fan and fogging system is installed in the housing, milk yield increased as compared to control group with no modification in housing.…”

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Does calf-mother contact during heat stress period affect physiology and performance in buffaloes?

Singh,

Kamboj

2024

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Objective: Objective of the study was to reduce heat stress in Murrah buffaloes and maintain their milk production and other vital functions during heat stress.Methods: A total of 21 dyads of calf-mother Murrah buffalo were selected for the study and equally divided in 3 treatment groups. First treatment group was restricted calf contact (RCC), second treatment group was fence line calf contact (FCC) and third treatment groups fence line calf contact and heat stress protection (FCC-HSP [time-controlled fan-fogger system] in the shed). Present study was conducted from April to mid-September 2021.Results: Maximum temperature and temperature humidity index in FCC-HSP shed were significantly (p<0.05) lower than that in FCC and RCC shed. Higher (p<0.05) mean daily milk yield in both the treatment groups FCC (10.36±0.30) and FCC-HSP (10.97±0.31) than RCC (8.29±0.41) was recorded. Though no significant difference between FCC and FCC-HSP in daily milk yield but FCC-HSP yielded 600 gm more milk than FCC. Pulse rate (PR) and respiration rate (RR) were lowest in FCC-HSP followed by FCC and RCC, respectively. Cortisol and prolactin levels were lower (p<0.05) in FCC-HSP followed by FCC and RCC, respectively.Conclusion: Hence, FCC along with heat stress ameliorative measures helped the buffaloes to be free of stress and maintain milk yield during heat stress period of the year in tropical conditions.

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Section: Milk Productionsupporting

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Does calf-mother contact during heat stress period affect physiology and performance in buffaloes?

Singh,

Kamboj

2024

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“…Little is known about the effects of high levels of temperature and humidity on milk yield and quality in buffalo since this species is known to be more heat tolerant than cattle. However, it is worth highlighting that the distribution of sweat glands and the dark color of the skin negatively affect heat tolerance in these animals (5).…”

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On the Effect of the Temperature-Humidity Index on Buffalo Bulk Milk Composition and Coagulation Traits

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Little is known about the effects of high levels of environmental temperature and humidity on milk yield and quality in buffaloes since this species is known to be more heat tolerant than cattle. However, the distribution of sweat glands and the dark skin color can negatively affect heat tolerance. Moreover, due to increased global temperatures, concerns regarding heat stress and thermoregulation in dairy animals, including buffaloes, have been extended to the northern hemisphere. In this study, the effects of both the temperature-humidity index (THI) and the maximum daily temperature-humidity index (MTHI) were estimated on bulk milk traits, namely fat, protein, lactose, urea content, pH levels, somatic cell score, coagulation properties, and bacteria count. The dataset consisted of repeated data from 99 Mediterranean water buffalo farms, and mixed models were used for the analyses. Supporting the negative correlations observed, bulk milk fat, protein, and lactose content were significantly lower when THI and MTHI were higher. Similarly, milk pH was lower when THI and MTHI were high; however, high levels of THI or MTHI seemed to not be markedly associated with the milk's coagulation ability. According to both analysis of variance and correlations, the somatic cell score was not significantly affected by the THI and MTHI. This is the first study based on a large dataset that evaluates the impact of high temperature and humidity in Italian buffalo milk and that provides correlations with traits of interest for the dairy industry, i.e., milk acidity and coagulation ability. In general, findings show that the effects of elevated THI and heat stress on bulk milk quality in buffalo is less evident than in cattle. These preliminary results intend to open debate on the issue of heat stress in dairy buffaloes that are reared in temperate regions. Further studies should focus on individual milk and performance and should investigate the relationship between high THI and buffalo fertility, behavior, and welfare.

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“…Climate change is noticeable around the world and the frequency of heat loads has gradually increased (SAVAlIYA et al, 2019). Since heat stress impairs animal productivity, the use of technological devices to monitor the environment and the animals' responses to heat challenge can help increase the efficiency of the activity and contribute to animal comfort and welfare.…”

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Key points for the thermal comfort of water buffaloes in Eastern Amazon

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This study presented relevant aspects about the Amazonian environment and how it impacts the thermal comfort of domestic buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) raised in the Eastern Amazon. Furthermore, strategies for monitoring and mitigating animal heat stress are presented, based on research results with the species. Although domestic buffaloes are considered adaptable animals, exposure to intense solar radiation causes thermal discomfort. This condition is expressed in biophysical indicators, in metabolic, endocrine, behavioral responses, and in body thermographic patterns. Therefore, the biometeorological monitoring of production is crucial to support decision-making regarding environmental management strategies, genetic selection of thermotolerant individuals, and increase in animal welfare. Lastly, the use of silvopastoral systems can help to provide higher thermal comfort, which is a condition that directly impacts the productivity of milk and meat buffaloes when they are raised in tropical regions, such as in the Eastern Amazon.

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Effect of Microclimate Alteration on Temperature Humidity Index (THI), Milk Production and Milk Composition in Jaffrabadi Buffaloes during Summer

Cited by 6 publications

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Does calf-mother contact during heat stress period affect physiology and performance in buffaloes?

Does calf-mother contact during heat stress period affect physiology and performance in buffaloes?

On the Effect of the Temperature-Humidity Index on Buffalo Bulk Milk Composition and Coagulation Traits

Key points for the thermal comfort of water buffaloes in Eastern Amazon

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