The behaviour of sheep and goats.

Dwyer, Ciara

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“…The frequencies of mounting and butting increased in both groups, after the first month of the experimental period. Although it has been reported that 1‐month‐old kids may possess sexual behaviours that mature animals display (Ugur et al., 2004), we did not consider mounting in a sexual sense, as it was never accompanied by other sexual behaviours, such as those described by Dwyer (2009). An increase of aggressiveness may be associated with frustration and discomfort (Gonyou, 1994), but, in the present study, butting cannot be considered as aggressive behaviour, because not aimed at causing injury to another kid (Barroso et al., 2000).…”

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Analysis of weaning‐induced stress in Saanen goat kids

Magistrelli

Aufy

Pinotti

et al. 2012

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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Summary In young ruminants’ life, weaning often coincides with a period of growth stasis and poor welfare. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of coping with the new diet on behavioural and haematological stress indicators in goat kids subjected to a commonly adopted weaning practice. Immediately after birth, male Saanen goat kids were divided into two groups: MILK and WMIX. All were fed colostrum for the first 3 days and then goat milk to the age of 29 days. After that, MILK kids continued to receive milk, while the WMIX kids underwent weaning and were completely weaned by day 48. Animal behaviour was recorded daily. From day 23–50, blood samples were taken weekly and analysed for indicators of stress and immune function. No abnormal behaviour, such as injurious behaviours or stereotypies, was observed in either of the experimental groups throughout the experimental period. During the last week, fasting plasma cortisol level was significantly lower, whereas plasma activity of both alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) was significantly higher in WMIX kids, in relation to the MILK ones. Anyway, data were within the normal physiological range and no difference was observed neither in plasma haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, albumin and antithrombin III, nor in plasma immunoglobulin A and G, at any time, signalling no stressful condition. Therefore, differences observed in cortisol, ALT and AST could be the consequence of the metabolic changes that occur during the transition from pre‐ruminant to ruminant state. The gradual weaning at 48 days of age did not result in any stressful condition and had no negative effect on weight gain. Results suggest that parameters commonly adopted to provide information on animal stress, such as cortisol and aminotransferase activity, can vary in relation to the physiological status of the animals and may bias stress assessment.

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Analysis of weaning‐induced stress in Saanen goat kids

Magistrelli

Aufy

Pinotti

et al. 2012

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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“…Rumination generally occurs when the animals are lying or standing. During rumination the animals are in a state of drowsiness, and there has been speculation about whether ruminants do actually sleep (Dwyer 2009). In this study the activity of rumination was the least frequent activity in both grazer species.…”

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Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Sheep and Goats Grazing in Different Forage Resources of Northern Greece

2014

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Grazing animals explore different forage resources to satisfy their daily nutrient needs, following specific spatial and temporal patterns throughout the year. In this study four different flocks of sheep and goats (two of each species) were selected to record their spatial location with a handheld GPS during spring, summer and winter. At the same time, three animals in each flock were followed to study their grazing activities by direct observation. These data with the time information and a detailed land use map were manipulated in a GIS to assign animal activities to different forage resources. Sheep and goats were travelling long distances (7.5 km and 9.0 km, respectively) to satisfy their nutritional needs throughout the year. They were found to graze in two main forage resources, rangelands (grasslands, shrublands and forest ranges) and agricultural land (fallow land, stubble fields and temporary pastures). Both grazer species spent significantly less time (P≤ 0.05) feeding in rangelands (38.9% & 18.1%) than in agricultural land (63.6% & 53.4%) during spring and summer. It appears that a heterogeneous landscape is necessary for supporting extensive farming systems of small ruminants since rangelands and agricultural land complement each other in providing forage throughout the year. Key words: Flocks, GIS, GPS, grazing activities, rangelands, small ruminants. IzvlečekPašne živali se hranijo z različnimi krmnimi rastlinami, da zadostijo svojim dnevnim potrebam po hrani, pri tem sledijo različnim prostorskim in časovnim vzorcem skozi leto. V raziskavi smo izbrali štiri različne črede ovac in koz (dve za vsako vrsto) in opazovali njihovo prostorsko razporeditev z ročnim GPS spomladi, poleti in jeseni. Istočasno smo tri živali v vsaki čredi neposredno opazovali pri paši. Podatke o času in natančno karto rabe tal smo obdelali v GIS-u, da smo dobili povezavo med aktivnostmi živali in različnimi krmnimi rastlinami. Ovce in koze so prehodile dolge razdalje (od 7,5 km do 9,0 km), da so v celotnem letu zadovoljile potrebe po hrani. Pasle so se na dveh glavnih tipih krme: pašnikih (travišča, grmišča in gozdni robovi) in kmetijskih površinah (prahe, strnišča in začasni pašniki). Obe vrsti sta se statistično značilno (P≤ 0.05) pasli krajši čas na pašnikih (38,9% in 18,1%) kot na kmetijskih površinah (63,6% in 53,4%) v spomladanskem in poletnem času. Očitno je, da je pestrost krajine nujna za ekstenzivne kmetijske sisteme z drobnico, saj se pašniki in kmetijske površine dopolnjujejo pri celoletni oskrbi s krmo.

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“…La ausencia de restos de bóvido en el sitio de PP3-C se puede explicar por el elevado coste de mantenimiento y una tasa baja de reproducción de esta especie animal (Dwyer, 2016). Aunque pueden proporcionar una mayor fuente de ingresos que los ovicápridos, debido a la alta cantidad de biomasa que pueden suministrar, dependen de una alimentación más húmeda y selectiva (e.g.…”

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Introducción de animales domésticos exóticos en la economía pastoril andina (ca. 440-500 AP). Un caso de estudio de Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca, Puna Austral de Argentina

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La introducción de animales exóticos en la Puna Austral Argentina fue un punto de inflexión en la economía pastoril andina. Las investigaciones llevadas a cabo han demostrado la presencia de bienes europeos incorporados a la vida cotidiana y la presencia de animales domésticos exóticos como caprinos, suidos y équidos durante los primeros momentos de la Colonia temprana. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es caracterizar la gestión y explotación de estos animales y su posible integración en la economía pastoril para este sector de la Puna durante el Período Histórico Colonial. Se ha analizado la fauna del sitio PP3-C (ca. 440-500 AP) ubicado a 3600 msnm, conformado por estructuras residenciales y productivas. Se identificaron en mayor proporción restos de Capra a. hircus (89%) y Sus s. domestica (6%) con marcas de carnicería y consumo, y restos de Equus sp. (5%). La introducción de los animales exóticos en los sistemas agropastoriles suscitó cambios en la alimentación y, en el caso de los caprinos, una ampliación en las prácticas de cría de rebaños llevadas a cabo en Antofagasta de la Sierra entre el periodo precolonial y la colonia temprana.

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The behaviour of sheep and goats.

Abstract: This chapter presents the origin, history of domestication and breed development, economic importance, behaviour, management and welfare of sheep and goats.

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Analysis of weaning‐induced stress in Saanen goat kids

Analysis of weaning‐induced stress in Saanen goat kids

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Sheep and Goats Grazing in Different Forage Resources of Northern Greece

Introducción de animales domésticos exóticos en la economía pastoril andina (ca. 440-500 AP). Un caso de estudio de Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca, Puna Austral de Argentina

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