Influence of region and season on kid behavior on pasture

Authors

  • Domingos Sanchez Roda Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia Diversificada, Seção de Ovinos e Caprinos, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão de Zootecnia Diversificada, Seção de Ovinos e Caprinos, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Reinaldo Francisco Consigliero Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Engenharia Zootécnica, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Maria da Graça Pinheiro Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Engenharia Zootécnica, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Delcácio Joaquim da Silva Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Higiene Zootécnica e Análises, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Adelma Santana Leal Feitoza Instituto de Zootecnia, Posto de Ovinos e Caprinos de Itapetininga, SP

Keywords:

kids, anglonubian, anglonubian crossbreds, alpine, saanen, grazing behaviour, rectal temperature, respiratory rate

Abstract

The behavior (frequency of animais grazing) and physiological profiles of anglonubians, alpine x anglonubians and saanen x anglonubians kids were studied during the summer (january/ february) and winter (june/july) on two different places with different weather conditions (Itapetininga and Nova Odessa in the State of São Paulo). The breed didn€™t affect the frequency distribution (FD) taken every 30 minutes of animals grazing, from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Places, season and grass availability were significative (P < 0.01) for FD. At 8:00am with the animals at rest, the breed didn€™t show difference (P > 0.05) for rectal temperature (RT) and respiratory rate (RR). At 2:00pm also at rest, the RT and RR were higher (P < 0.01) for the saanen crossbred, when compared to the other breeds and also, higher (P <0.01) for the anglonubians when compared to the alpine crossbred. Places and season affected (P <0.01) RT and RR independently of the time of the day. The hematological data were not influenced by breed, places and season, and showed the species standard profile.

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Published

2014-01-14

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Section

FORAGE CROPS AND PASTURES

How to Cite

Influence of region and season on kid behavior on pasture. (2014). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 49(1), 35-48. https://bia.iz.sp.gov.br/index.php/bia/article/view/864

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