ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the feeding time and reactivity of male and female foals exposed to novel objects (seven plastic balls measuring 8 cm in diameter) placed inside…
Abstract The objective of this study was to define a more practical and reliable alternative to manual temperament classification methods that rely on the behavioral responses of animals individually subjected…
RESUMO Avaliou-se o conforto térmico de vacas leiteiras mestiças, anteriormente à inseminação artificial, e a relação com a taxa de concepção. Este estudo foi realizado em Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, região…
RESUMO Physiological and productive responses were studied in five Holstein cows in thermal comfort (T1), stress by exogenous adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) administration (T2) and heat stress (T3) to compare acute…
RESUMO Thirty Brangus bulls were used in a 90-d study to assess the effect of artificial shading on the performance and reproductive characteristics of semi-confined cattle. Animals were kept in…
RESUMO O experimento foi conduzido na seção de produção animal da Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (FEPE – UNESP/Ilha Solteira). Foram utilizados 120 bovinos da raça Guzerá de diferentes…
RESUMO To evaluate reactivity to assess the temperament of Nellore steers in two feedlot housing systems (group pen or individual pen) and its relationship with plasmatic cortisol, 36 experimental units…
RESUMO The objective of this study was to test a device developed to improve the functionality, accuracy and precision of the original technique for sweating rate measurements proposed by Schleger…
RESUMO Os búfalos são particularmente intolerantes à radiação solar direta. Durante os períodos quentes do dia, os animais procuram poças de água ou lama para se refrescar e usualmente pastejam…