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Sharma S, Dhaka SS, Patil CS, Rathi P. Estimation of direct and maternal covariance along with genetic and phenotypic trends of reproduction traits in Murrah buffalo. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14526. [PMID: 38268210 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The research utilized data from 662 Murrah buffaloes meticulously recorded over 24 years (1996-2019) from historical pedigree sheets maintained at the buffalo farm of the Department of Livestock Production and Management (LPM) at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar. A series of six univariate animal models were employed to calculate estimates of (co)variance components and heritability for first lactation reproduction traits. Among these models, Model 2 was identified as the best fit for age at first calving (AFC) and calving interval (CI), while Model 1 proved optimal for service period (SP) and conception rate (CR). The heritability estimates for AFC, SP, CR and CI across the models were ranged between 0.11 and 0.32, 0.01 and 0.03, 0.05 and 0.06, and 0.01 and 0.06, respectively. Maternal effects (m2 ) were observed in AFC and CI, ranging from 0.10 to 0.20 and 0.01 to 0.03, respectively. Across all three traits, there was a consistent negative genetic correlation (-0.75 to -0.92) between direct additive and maternal effects. The breeding values for AFC, SP, CR and CI varied within specific ranges from -32.85 to 44.33 days, -15.61 to 28.42 days, -7.41 to 6.48% and -20.64 to 35.79 days, respectively. Significantly, Spearman's rank correlation analysis revealed highly significant relationships (p < .01) between the breeding values of different models, indicating strong and consistent associations within these traits. These findings underscore the stable and reliable connections observed within the breeding values for these essential reproductive traits across the various models used in the study. The majority of reproductive traits showed favourable negative trends, indicating a positive outcome. A decrease in AFC, SP and CI suggests an extended economic life for the animals. Additionally, the upward trends in CR reflect positive indications of effective management practices and skilled operational procedures.
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- Smriti Sharma
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (AGB), Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (AGB), Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (AGB), Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (AGB), Hisar, Haryana, India
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da Silva WC, da Silva JAR, Gouveia Júnior A, de Alvarenga ABB, Barbosa AVC, da Silva ÉBR, Pereira dos Santos MR, Lourenço-Júnior JDB, Camargo Júnior RNC, Silva AGME. A new proposal for the use of the focal animal technique in buffaloes in the Eastern Amazon. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1266451. [PMID: 38026641 PMCID: PMC10663286 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1266451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This study aims to present a proposal for using the focal animal recording technique to evaluate the welfare of buffaloes and to verify the association between each behavior and thermal comfort indices. The study was conducted in an experimental paddock located in Santarém, Pará, Brazil. A total of 10 female Murrah animals were used. The behavior of the animals was recorded during the day, with the use of three trained observers, for 72 consecutive h. Climatic variables were collected, and the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) and the practical Buffalo Comfort Climatic Conditions Index (BCCCIp) were determined. The multivariate technique of principal components and Spearman's correlation were employed. BCCCIp and THI were outside the thermal comfort zone at different times of the day. Grazing (P) was more frequent in the coldest hours of the day, while rumination occurred at different periods, mainly during the daytime and frequently in a lying position. There was a positive correlation between idle lying behavior and average temperature-Tmed (r = 0.583; p < 0.028), THI (r = 0.432; p < 0.034), and BCCCIp (r = 0.554; p < 0.049). There was a positive correlation between grazing and Tmed (r = 0.665; p < 0.0004) and BCCCIp (r = 0.583; p < 0.036). The standing idle behavior negatively correlated with Tmed (r = -0.718; p < 0.0001), THI (r = -0.522; p < 0.008), and BCCCIp (r = -0.8076; p < 0.0008). The lying ruminating behavior had a positive correlation with Tmed (r = 0.586; p < 0.002), THI (r = 0.477; p < 0.018), and BCCCIp (r = 0.8033; p < 0.0009). Furthermore, ruminating while standing correlated positively with Tmed (r = 0.680; p < 0.0003). The adaptation of the focal animal technique, with six observers evaluating each animal for 6 min through filming, proved to be efficient in pointing out the different behaviors of buffalo raised in Eastern Amazon fields under heat stress at different times of the day.
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- Welligton Conceição da Silva
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCAN), Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Para (UFPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazônia (UFRA), Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Castanhal, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Behavior, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Castanhal, Pará, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCAN), Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Para (UFPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazônia (UFRA), Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Castanhal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCAN), Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Para (UFPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazônia (UFRA), Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Castanhal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCAN), Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Para (UFPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazônia (UFRA), Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Castanhal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCAN), Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Para (UFPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazônia (UFRA), Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Castanhal, Brazil
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Behera R, Chakravarty AK, Kashyap N, Sahu A. Assessment of expected breeding value for milk production traits of Murrah buffaloes under different heat stress zones in Indian sub-tropical climatic conditions. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:353. [PMID: 37814194 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03757-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Present study was conducted to investigate the impact of temperature humidity index (THI) on expected breeding value (EBV) for daily milk yield (DMY) and monthly test day fat% (MTDF%) and monthly test day SNF% (MTDSNF%) of Murrah buffaloes at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. 302,101 records of DMY and 9864 records each on MTDF% and MTDSNF% buffaloes spanned over 20 years (1994 to 2013) from NDRI, Karnal, and meteorological were collected from ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal. The year was classified into three zones: non-heat stress (NHSZ), heat stress (HSZ), and critical heat stress zone (CHSZ) based on THI. The heritability (h2) estimates for DMY, MTDF%, and MTDSNF% in NHSZ were 0.432 ± 0.054, 0.090 ± 0.004, and 0.070 ± 0.002; in HSZ 0.491 ± 0.073, 0.112 ± 0.003, and 0.052 ± 0.001; and in CHSZ 0.524 ± 0.077, 0.116 ± 0.004, and 0.092 ± 0.003, respectively. The repeatability (r) for DMY, MTDF%, and MTDSNF% in NHSZ were 0.528 ± 0.006, 0.166 ± 0.007, and 0.135 ± 0.007; in HSZ 0.572 ± 0.007, 0.198 ± 0.006, and 0.077 ± 0.006; and in CHSZ 0.599 ± 0.008, 0.217 ± 0.004, and 0.156 ± 0.009, respectively. EBV for DMY and MTDF% was maximum in NHSZ (8.85 kg and 7.85%) and in HSZ (7.27 kg and7.78%) and lowest (6.90 kg and 7.77%) at CHSZ. For MTDSNF%, EBV was highest during NHSZ (9.6403), declined to 9.6265 at HSZ, and marginally elevated to 9.6271 at CHSZ. Impact of climatic factors on milk production and constituent traits is vital, and proper management should be followed during the heat stress and critical heat stress periods to improve the production performance of Murrah buffaloes.
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- Rajalaxmi Behera
- Regional Station-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India.
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- Animal Genetics and Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, 132001, India
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Petrocchi Jasinski F, Evangelista C, Basiricò L, Bernabucci U. Responses of Dairy Buffalo to Heat Stress Conditions and Mitigation Strategies: A Review. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13071260. [PMID: 37048516 PMCID: PMC10093017 DOI: 10.3390/ani13071260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Increases in temperature and the greater incidence of extreme events are the consequences of the climate change that is taking place on planet Earth. High temperatures create severe discomfort to animal farms as they are unable to efficiently dissipate their body heat, and for this, they implement mechanisms to reduce the production of endogenous heat (reducing feed intake and production). In tropical and subtropical countries, where buffalo breeding is more widespread, there are strong negative consequences of heat stress (HS) on the production and quality of milk, reproduction, and health. The increase in ambient temperature is also affecting temperate countries in which buffalo farms are starting to highlight problems due to HS. To counteract HS, it is possible to improve buffalo thermotolerance by using a genetic approach, but even if it is essential, it is a long process. Two other mitigation approaches are nutritional strategies, such as the use of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and cooling strategies such as shade, fans, sprinklers, and pools. Among the cooling systems that have been evaluated, wallowing or a combination of fans and sprinklers, when wallowing is not available, are good strategies, even if wallowing was the best because it improved the production and reproduction performance and the level of general well-being of the animals.
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- Francesca Petrocchi Jasinski
- Department of Agriculture and Forests Sciences, University of Tuscia-Viterbo, via San Camillo De Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department for Innovation in Biological Agro-Food and Forest Systems, University of Tuscia-Viterbo, via San Camillo De Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forests Sciences, University of Tuscia-Viterbo, via San Camillo De Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forests Sciences, University of Tuscia-Viterbo, via San Camillo De Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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da Silva JAR, Pantoja MHDA, da Silva WC, de Almeida JCF, Noronha RDPP, Barbosa AVC, Lourenço Júnior JDB. Thermoregulatory reactions of female buffaloes raised in the sun and in the shade, in the climatic conditions of the rainy season of the Island of Marajó, Pará, Brazil. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:998544. [PMID: 36176704 PMCID: PMC9513356 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.998544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Buffaloes are well-adapted to hot, humid climates and muddy terrain, however they show signs of thermal discomfort when exposed to direct sunlight due to their specific structural features such as dark skin, small number of sweat glands/skin area and thick skin. Epidermis layer of the skin, making heat dissipation difficult. The study aimed to evaluate the thermal comfort of female buffaloes raised in traditional and silvopastoral systems, on the island of Marajó, Pará, during the rainy season of the year. The experiment was carried out in Cachoeira do Arari, Retiro Grande, Marajó, Pará (00°55'37.814424”S 48°43'48.143060”W). Twenty female Murrah buffaloes, aged between 2 and 3years and average weight of 282 ± 29 kg, were used. They were fed on pasture and divided into two groups: WS group (with shade) and NS group (without shade). The WS group (n = 10) remained grazing in a silvopastoral system, with access to the shade of red Jambeiro (Syzygium malaccense) trees. The NS group (n = 10) was kept in grazing, in a traditional system, without access to the shade of trees or shades. The physiological variables rectal temperature (RT), respiratory rate (RR) and body surface temperature (BST) (forehead, left side of the thorax and left flank) were measured at 6:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, and 22:00 h. At the same times, data on air temperature, relative air humidity, wind speed (WSP), solar radiation (SR) and Temperature and Humidity Index (THI) were also recorded. THI, WSP and SR were higher at 14:00 h (P < 0.05). At 10:00, 14:00, and 18:00 h there was difference of RT between treatments (P < 0.05), where animals of the NS group had the highest values. In the NS group, the highest value of RT was observed at 14:00 h (39.38 ± 0.43°C), when THI and SR were higher. At 10:00 and 14:00 h, BST was higher in the NS group (p < 0.05), of 34,55 ± 1.03 and 35.35 ± 1.51°C, respectively, and both groups had the highest value of BST at those same times. There was difference of the RR between treatments at 10:00 h and 14:00 h (p < 0.05), where the highest values were found in the NS group (33.71 ± 7.58 e 50.40 ± 18.41 mov./min., respectively). Even in the rainy season of the year, the climatic conditions of Ilha do Marajó are unfavorable to the welfare of buffaloes, especially at 2:00 pm, when the SR is higher. Thus, the use of the system with access to shade, such as silvopastoral, is recommended, in order to provide greater thermal comfort to animals and improve their productivity.
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- Jamile Andréa Rodrigues da Silva
- Department of Health and Production, Institute of Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Belem, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Production, Institute of Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Belem, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Welligton Conceição da Silva
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- Department of Health and Production, Institute of Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Belem, Brazil
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Hao X, Liang A, Plastow G, Zhang C, Wang Z, Liu J, Salzano A, Gasparrini B, Campanile G, Zhang S, Yang L. An Integrative Genomic Prediction Approach for Predicting Buffalo Milk Traits by Incorporating Related Cattle QTLs. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081430. [PMID: 36011341 PMCID: PMC9408041 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The 90K Axiom Buffalo SNP Array is expected to improve and speed up various genomic analyses for the buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Genomic prediction is an effective approach in animal breeding to improve selection and reduce costs. As buffalo genome research is lagging behind that of the cow and production records are also limited, genomic prediction performance will be relatively poor. To improve the genomic prediction in buffalo, we introduced a new approach (pGBLUP) for genomic prediction of six buffalo milk traits by incorporating QTL information from the cattle milk traits in order to help improve the prediction performance for buffalo. Results: In simulations, the pGBLUP could outperform BayesR and the GBLUP if the prior biological information (i.e., the known causal loci) was appropriate; otherwise, it performed slightly worse than BayesR and equal to or better than the GBLUP. In real data, the heritability of the buffalo genomic region corresponding to the cattle milk trait QTLs was enriched (fold of enrichment > 1) in four buffalo milk traits (FY270, MY270, PY270, and PM) when the EBV was used as the response variable. The DEBV as the response variable yielded more reliable genomic predictions than the traditional EBV, as has been shown by previous research. The performance of the three approaches (GBLUP, BayesR, and pGBLUP) did not vary greatly in this study, probably due to the limited sample size, incomplete prior biological information, and less artificial selection in buffalo. Conclusions: To our knowledge, this study is the first to apply genomic prediction to buffalo by incorporating prior biological information. The genomic prediction of buffalo traits can be further improved with a larger sample size, higher-density SNP chips, and more precise prior biological information.
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- Xingjie Hao
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Correspondence: (X.H.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Livestock Gentec Center, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
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- Livestock Gentec Center, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
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- Livestock Gentec Center, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: (X.H.); (L.Y.)
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Galloso-Hernández MA, Rodríguez-Estévez V, Alvarez-Díaz CA, Soca-Pérez M, Dublin D, Iglesias-Gómez J, Simon Guelmes L. Effect of Silvopastoral Systems in the Thermoregulatory and Feeding Behaviors of Water Buffaloes Under Different Conditions of Heat Stress. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:393. [PMID: 32766293 PMCID: PMC7379419 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Buffaloes use wallowing behavior to release excess heat in tropical conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of silvopastoral systems in the feeding and thermoregulatory behavior of water buffaloes under moderate and intense heat stress. The behavior of water buffaloes was evaluated in two different production systems. The conventional system with Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus) only, and the silvopastoral system with Guinea grass and Leucaena leucocephala trees. The relation between the frequency of animal activities and the length of time the animals engaged in each activity was measured during the day time (6:00–18:00 h) by visual observations at 10-min intervals. The results obtained suggest that buffaloes use tree shade to partially supplement wallowing. Feeding behavior increased under intense heat stress in the silvopastoral system indicating that it can be a promising alternative to improve the buffaloes rearing conditions in the tropics.
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- Global Education Leadership Program, Hokkaido University of Education, Kushiro, Japan
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KUMAR MANOJ, DAHIYA SP, RATWAN POONAM, KUMAR SUNIL, CHITRA ANIL. Status, constraints and future prospects of Murrah buffaloes in India. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v89i12.96616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In the present review, an attempt has been made to explore Murrah buffalo, an important milch breed for its performance, genetic parameters, constraints and future scenario. In India, price of milk is decided on basis of fat percentage and buffalo milk fetches more money compared to cow milk to dairy farmers. Production and reproduction performances are among most important considerations to determine the profitability of any dairy farm. The production, reproduction and functional traits of Murrah buffaloes as reported by different workers at different organized farm were reviewed. Literature revealed that the 305-days lactation milk yield, 305-days lactation fat yield, 305-days lactation SNF yield, 305-days lactation total solid yield, peak yield, Fat %, SNF %, lactation length, dry period, age at first calving, service period, conception rate, pregnancy rate and calving interval varied from 1365±03 to 2086.17±44.66 kg, 118.3 to 167.38±4.46 kg,185.5±3.4 to 198.88±5.05 kg, 336.2±6.1 to 360.61±9.25 kg, 9.96 to 11.13±0.44 kg, 6.84% to 8.17%, 9.36% to 9.76%, 267.15 to 321.62 days,121.68 to 250.5 days, 1202 to 1618.83 days, 135.79 to 308 days, 68.80%, and 428.30 to 559.6 days, respectively in Murrah buffaloes. Heritability and repeatability estimates for the production, 38% reproduction and functional traits of Murrah buffaloes were also reviewed. Breeding, feeding, health and housing management practices have much impact on production and reproduction performance of animals and ultimately influence the economy of dairy farmers. Constraints in all these aspects are the obstacles to implement better animal husbandry practices in dairy animals and these should be overcome by taking suitable measures.
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Liu S, Ye T, Li Z, Li J, Jamil AM, Zhou Y, Hua G, Liang A, Deng T, Yang L. Identifying Hub Genes for Heat Tolerance in Water Buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis) Using Transcriptome Data. Front Genet 2019; 10:209. [PMID: 30918514 PMCID: PMC6424900 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2019.00209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Heat stress has a detrimental effect on the physiological and production performance of buffaloes. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of heat stress is challenging, therefore identifying candidate genes is urgent and necessary. We evaluated the response of buffaloes (n = 30) to heat stress using the physiological parameters, ELISA indexes, and hematological parameters. We then performed mRNA and microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles analysis between heat tolerant (HT, n = 4) and non-heat tolerant (NHT, n = 4) buffaloes, as well as the specific modules, significant genes, and miRNAs related to the heat tolerance identified using the weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). The results indicated that the buffaloes in HT had a significantly lower rectal temperature (RT) and respiratory rate (RR) and displayed a higher plasma heat shock protein (HSP70 and HSP90) and cortisol (COR) levels than those of NHT buffaloes. Differentially expressed analysis revealed a total of 753 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 16 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) were identified between HT and NHT. Using the WGCNA analysis, these DEGs assigned into 5 modules, 4 of which were significantly correlation with the heat stress indexes. Interestingly, 158 DEGs associated with heat tolerance in the turquoise module were identified, 35 of which were found within the protein-protein interaction network. Several hub genes (IL18RAP, IL6R, CCR1, PPBP, IL1B, and IL1R1) were identified that significantly enriched in the Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction. The findings may help further elucidate the underlying mechanisms of heat tolerance in buffaloes.
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- Shenhe Liu
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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El-Tarabany MS. Survival analysis and seasonal patterns of pregnancy outcomes in Egyptian buffaloes. Livest Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2018.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Alhussien M, Manjari P, Mohammed S, Sheikh AA, Reddi S, Dixit S, Dang AK. Incidence of mastitis and activity of milk neutrophils in Tharparkar cows reared under semi-arid conditions. Trop Anim Health Prod 2016; 48:1291-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s11250-016-1068-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Saraswat CS, Purohit G. Repeat breeding: Incidence, risk factors and diagnosis in buffaloes. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apjr.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Dash S, Chakravarty AK, Singh A, Upadhyay A, Singh M, Yousuf S. Effect of heat stress on reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes: A review. Vet World 2016; 9:235-44. [PMID: 27057105 PMCID: PMC4823282 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.235-244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Revised: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Heat stress has adverse effects on the reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes. The dairy sector is a more vulnerable to global warming and climate change. The temperature humidity index (THI) is the widely used index to measure the magnitude of heat stress in animals. The objective of this paper was to assess the decline in performances of reproductive traits such as service period, conception rate and pregnancy rate of dairy cattle and buffaloes with respect to increase in THI. The review stated that service period in cattle is affected by season of calving for which cows calved in summer had the longest service period. The conception rate and pregnancy rate in dairy cattle were found decreased above THI 72 while a significant decline in reproductive performances of buffaloes was observed above threshold THI 75. The non-heat stress zone (HSZ) (October to March) is favorable for optimum reproductive performance, while fertility is depressed in HSZ (April to September) and critical HSZ (CHSZ) (May and June). Heat stress in animals has been associated with reduced fertility through its deleterious impact on oocyte maturation and early embryo development. The management strategies viz., nutrition modification, environment modification and timed artificial insemination protocol are to be strictly operated to ameliorate the adverse effects of heat stress in cattle and buffaloes during CHSZ to improve their fertility. The identification of genes associated with heat tolerance, its incorporation into breeding program and the inclusion of THI covariate effects in selection index should be targeted for genetic evaluation of dairy animals in the hot climate.
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Affiliation(s)
- Soumya Dash
- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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