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Barros,D.V.; Silva,L.K.X.; Kahwage,P.R.; Lourenço Júnior,J.B.; Sousa,J.S.; Silva,A.G.M.; Franco,I.M.; Martorano,L.G.; Garcia,A.R.. |
This paper aimed to evaluate the surface temperatures of buffalo bulls using infrared thermography, considering four distinct anatomical parts over time, and to correlate surface temperatures and thermal comfort indexes. The humid tropical climate (Köppen's Afi) was predominant in the research station where the experiment was performed and the trial lasted from April to August. Ten bulls (n=10) were evaluated every 25 days (morning: 6:00-9:00; afternoon: 12:00-15:00) and the parameters assessed were respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), and the thermograms of surface temperature for orbital area (ORB), right flank (RF), left flank (LF) and scrotum (SCR). Climatological data was continuously monitored and the Temperature and Humidity Index (THI)... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Animal welfare; Water buffalo; Infrared imaging; Core temperature; Body surface temperature. |
Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352016000200422 |
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Royer,AFB; Garcia,RG; Borille,R; Santana,MR; Nääs,IA; Caldara,FR; Almeida Paz,ICL; Zeviani,WM; Alves,FMS; Sgavioli,S; Mariano,WS. |
ABSTRACTThe pre-slaughter period is considered critical in broiler production. Several factors contribute to increase the birds' stress, such as handling, harvesting, and transportation, negatively affecting their welfare. This study aimed at evaluating the addition of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratusStapf) to the drinking water of broilers during the pre-slaughter period on their behavior, blood cortisol, and surface temperature. The study was carried out at the experimental farm of the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados, MS, Brazil. In total, 2594 broilers were distributed according to a completely randomized experimental design, in a 3x2x2 factorial arrangement, with four replicates per treatment. Treatments consisted of three... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Behavior; Blood cortisol; Phytotherapy; Body surface temperature. |
Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2015000300301 |
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