Buffalo dairy farming and animal welfare

Authors

  • ROSANA COLATINO SOARES REIS UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
  • Sabrina Luzia Gregio de Sousa UFRRJ
  • Rodrigo Vasconcelos de Oliveira UFRRJ
  • João Paulo de Farias Ramos UFRRJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v17n01a1326

Keywords:

Buffalo, animal welfare, milk quality, health

Abstract

Dairy buffalo farming is an expanding activity due to the demand for dairy products by consumers. However, for the success of this dairy production activity, the remarkable characteristics of domestic buffaloes must be taken into account in the adoption of management and well-being techniques in the production systems. Thus, characteristics such as prolificacy, precocity, longevity and high adaptability to the climate are unique in the choice of this species and, consequently, in the choice of breeding method. Recently, there has been growing concern on the part of society with the welfare of farm animals, in particular this species. It should be noted that the promotion of animal welfare increases the health of the herd, which is also essential for the quality of the animal products obtained. Considering the above, this article aims to review the importance of the welfare diagnosis and the outcome of its promotion in buffalo dairy farming.

Published

2023-01-31

Issue

Section

Bem-estar e comportamento animal

How to Cite

1.
COLATINO SOARES REIS R, Luzia Gregio de Sousa S, Vasconcelos de Oliveira R, de Farias Ramos JP. Buffalo dairy farming and animal welfare. Pubvet [Internet]. 2023 Jan. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 4];17(01). Available from: https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/2980

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