Cows that are less active in the chute have more optimal grazing distribution

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Abstract Individual grazing patterns among cattle can contribute to sustainability of land use, however, little is known about the consistency these patterns. To address this knowledge gap, fifty Angus x Hereford cows were observed in repeated assays: A management assay (handling procedure, narrow chute, hydraulic squeeze), a social-feed trade-off (SFTA; choice between social mates and feed item), novel approach (choice item with pattern). The same tracked GPS collars over two seasons (June-August 2021 2022) average grazing-related metrics (e.g., elevation used, distance traveled) calculated within each season. Cows more passive response chute found at higher ( p = 0.017), further from water 0.043), closer supplement sites 0.029). that had latency SFTA traveled shorter distances on rangeland 0.035). Thus, there was some evidence isolation optimal (grazed underutilized areas range elevations sources). Selecting foraging based observable behaviors during handling could improve grazing.

Language: Английский

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One Ethology, understanding animal behaviour to improve the lives of animals, humans and society: Preface for the special issue of ISAE’s 56th international congress

Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 279, P. 106382 - 106382

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Milking Reactivity in Primiparous Saanen Goats During Early Lactation: Effects on Milk Yield, Milk Quality and Plasma Cortisol Concentration

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(23), P. 3365 - 3365

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

The reactivity of primiparous goats during milking can significantly affect animal welfare and performance. aim this study was to investigate the progression lactation its effects at early on milk yield, quality, plasma cortisol concentration in Saanen goats. 31 evaluated days 10, 30, 60 period by scoring step-kick behavior (SK) head, ear, tail movements (MOV). Milk protein fat percentages, somatic cell count (SCC), were measured day 10 lactation. Goats' classified as low or high (according SK MOV scores lactation). decreased over period, indicating that habituated procedures. Milking only affected percentage, with less reactive having more than highly ones. There no evidence stress when subjected procedures Further studies are needed clarify relationships response their yield quality.

Language: Английский

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The Effects of Both Genetics and Previous Experience on Livestock Behaviour, Handling and Temperament

CABI eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 68 - 91

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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