Effects of immediate and early post-partum separation on maintenance of maternal responsiveness in parturient multiparous goats

Ramírez, A.; Quiles, A.; Hevia, M.; Sotillo, Fernando; Ramírez, Mª Carmen López

doi:10.1016/0168-1591(96)01028-3

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“…It is difficult to propose precise boundaries for the sensitive period, since the conditions in which animals have been tested vary between studies. Nonetheless, some results suggest that the sensitive period may be shorter in goats than in sheep (Ramírez, Quiles, Hevia, Sotillo, & Ramírez, 1996). Also, parity may influence this duration (Lickliter, 1982).…”

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Maternal responsiveness and maternal selectivity in domestic sheep and goats: The two facets of maternal attachment

Poindron

Lévy

Keller

2006

Developmental Psychobiology

116

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Sheep and goats rapidly establish an exclusive relationship with their neonate following contact with it during a sensitive period of maternal responsiveness induced by the physiological events occurring at parturition. The data concerning the sensory, physiological, and neurobiological factors involved in the activation of both maternal responsiveness and the establishment of selective nursing indicates that these processes are activated simultaneously by the combined action of two main factors, the prepartum rise in circulating estrogen and the vaginocervical stimulation (VCS) caused by fetus expulsion. On the one hand, these two factors act on a neural network including the main olfactory system (MOB), the medial preoptic area (MPOA), and the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVN) to induce maternal responsiveness towards any neonate. The intracerebral release of oxytocin (OT) from the PVN, and the triggering of olfactory attraction for amniotic fluid (AF) are key elements in this process. On the other hand, VCS at birth also sets the MOB ready to memorize the individual odor of the neonate, through the release of peptides and neurotransmitters (noradrenaline and acetylcholine). In addition to the MOB, the network involved in recognition mainly includes the medial and cortical amygdala. Across consolidation processes, reorganization occurs in the network engaged in lamb recognition. Whether this memorization may be potentiated by other sensory cues is not known. The identification of the chemosensory compounds involved in the attraction for AF and in the recognition of the neonate is important for understanding the mechanisms of maternal attachment. ß 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Dev Psychobiol 49: 54-70, 2007.

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Section: The Sensitive Period Sensitive Period Versus Critical Periodmentioning

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Maternal responsiveness and maternal selectivity in domestic sheep and goats: The two facets of maternal attachment

Poindron

Lévy

Keller

2006

Developmental Psychobiology

116

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“…In these cases a sudden weaning, consisting of a rapid and complete separation of the couple, is advisable, as the persistence of fragmentary contacts (for example due to restricted suckling twice a day) may be frustrating for the kid, that will continuously look for its nursing mother, sometimes showing evidence of abnormal oral behaviour (Mattiello et al, 2008a). Ramírez et al, 1996a and1996b demonstrated that an immediate separation, preventing any contact between the dam and the kid, will inhibit all maternal responses, whereas a separation carried out after 5 minutes post-partum seems to be sufficient to allow the establishment of some bond, although maternal responses completely disappear after a separation period of 24 h. However, the kids' behavioural response (consisting of high levels of activity and frequent call rates) can persist for several days after weaning (Boivin and Braastad, 1996). Weaned kids may also experience a reduction in growth rates, often losing body weight; furthermore, chronic responses such as the development of stereotypies and abnormal oral behaviours are common consequences of early removal from the mother (Newberry and Swanson, 2008;Atasoglu et al, 2008).…”

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The importance of social behaviour for goat welfare in livestock farming

Lama¹,

Mattiello²

2010

Small Ruminant Research

140

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The domestic goat is a sociable, inquisitive, and intelligent species, which has been used for its meat, milk, skin, and fur since it was first domesticated c. 10,000 years ago.Although it exhibits a wide range of behaviours, the domesticated goat has been the subject of relatively few behavioural studies. In domestic goats, the opportunity to express certain social behaviours can be limited by captivity and management systems, especially in modern production systems, where goats are reared intensively under high stocking densities, sexual segregation, early separation of kids from their mothers, frequent regrouping, and manipulation during critical periods, including gestation and weaning. To better understand the requirements of this species and to identify possible tools for the detection of early modifications in natural behaviours that might indicate poor welfare and the establishment of positive human-animal interactions, this review provides a detailed description of goat social behaviour. Practical recommendations arising from observations of goat social behaviour are provided in the conclusions.

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Conséquences de la séparation mère-nouveau-né

Dageville

2014

43es Journées Nationales De La Société Française De Médecine Périnatale (Monaco 13–15 Novembre 2013)

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Effects of immediate and early post-partum separation on maintenance of maternal responsiveness in parturient multiparous goats

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Maternal responsiveness and maternal selectivity in domestic sheep and goats: The two facets of maternal attachment

Maternal responsiveness and maternal selectivity in domestic sheep and goats: The two facets of maternal attachment

The importance of social behaviour for goat welfare in livestock farming

Conséquences de la séparation mère-nouveau-né

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