Precision Livestock Farming for Mediterranean Water Buffalo: Some Applications and Opportunities from the Agridigit Project

Zilio, David Meo; Steri, Roberto; Iacurto, M.; Catillo, G.; Barile, V. L.; Chiariotti, A.; Cenci, Francesco; Mantia, Maria Chiara La; Buttazzoni, L.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-98092-4_5

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“…However, as in the case of cattle, where research on this area is focused on the so-called “digital agriculture” or precision livestock farming (PLF) [ 163 ], based on the use of technologies such as accelerometers to determine patterns such as the location preference for parturition in Holstein heifers and cows [ 164 ], in water buffalo, this technology could be used for the same purpose. However, limited studies on the use of these devices to assess the activity, resting, eating, and rumination behaviors not associated with parturition have been conducted [ 165 ]. Likewise, while there are reports indicating that the ideal climatic temperature for reproduction in water buffaloes is 13–18 °C, with a relative humidity of 55–65% [ 134 ], from a behavioral perspective, it would be interesting to know whether environmental conditions affect the exhibition of certain calving behaviors or if maternal aspects of the dam influence the survival of the newborn [ 166 ].…”

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Dairy Buffalo Behavior: Calving, Imprinting and Allosuckling

Mota-Rojas

Bragaglio²,

Braghieri

et al. 2022

Animals

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Maternal behavior, in water buffalo and other ruminants, is a set of patterns of a determined species, including calving, imprinting, and suckling. This behavior is mainly triggered by hormone concentration changes and their interactions with their respective receptors in the brain, particularly oxytocin. These chemical signals also influence mother–young bonding, a critical process for neonatal survival that develops during the first postpartum hours. Currently, dairy buffalo behavior during parturition has rarely been studied. For this reason, this review aims to analyze the existing scientific evidence regarding maternal behavior in water buffalo during calving. It will address the mechanisms of imprinting, maternal care, and allosuckling strategies that may influence the survival and health of calves.

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