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Physiological parameters, hair coat morphological characteristics and temperature gradients in holstein-gyr crossbred cows / Parâmetros fisiológicos, características morfológicas do pelame e gradientes térmicos de vacas cruzadas holandês-gir
Cruz, Patrícia Ferreira Fernandes da; Monteiro, Camylla Pedrosa; Guimarães, Ednaldo Carvalho; Antunes, Robson Carlos; Nascimento, Mara Regina Bueno de Mattos.
  • Cruz, Patrícia Ferreira Fernandes da; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Monteiro, Camylla Pedrosa; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Guimarães, Ednaldo Carvalho; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Antunes, Robson Carlos; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Nascimento, Mara Regina Bueno de Mattos; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
Biosci. j. (Online) ; 32(2): 471-477, mar./abr. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-965304
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to assess physiological parameters, hair coat morphological characteristics and temperature gradients in crossbred Holstein-Gyr cows in the municipality of Tapira, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. Forty-nine lactating cows from six Holstein (H) and Gyr (G) genetic groups (1/4H 3/4G, 3/8H 5/8G, 1/2H 1/2G, 5/8H 3/8G, 3/4H 1/4G and 7/8H 1/8G) were distributed in a completely randomized design. The dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity were recorded, and the temperature and humidity index (THI) was calculated. The rectal temperature, respiratory rate and body surface temperature were measured, as were hair thickness, numbers, length and angle. Cows with a greater than 50% Holstein breed ratio (5/8H 3/8G, 3/4H 1/4G and 7/8H 1/8G) showed a higher respiratory rate and greater hair length than animals with genetic composition equal to or greater than 50% Zebu (1/2H 1/2G, 3/8H 5/8G and 1/4H 3/4G). Animals from the 1/2 and 1/4 HG genetic groups showed the greatest hair angle (P<0.05). With respect to climatic characteristics, the examined locality was within the thermoneutral zone and therefore did not impose conditions of thermal stress. The animals exhibited thermoregulation and hair coat characteristics that were within physiological parameters.
RESUMO
Objetivou-se avaliar parâmetros fisiológicos, características morfológicas de pelame e gradientes térmicos de vacas cruzadas Holandês-Gir no município de Tapira, MG. Foram utilizadas 49 vacas em lactação de seis grupos genéticos Holandês (H) e Gir (G) 1/4H 3/4G, 3/8H 5/8G, 1/2H 1/2G, 5/8H 3/8G, 3/4H 1/4G e 7/8H 1/8G distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso. A temperatura de bulbo seco e umidade relativa foram registradas e calculou-se o índice de temperatura e umidade (ITU). A temperatura retal, frequência respiratória, temperatura da superfície corporal, espessura, número, comprimento e inclinação dos pelos foram mensurados. Vacas com proporção maior que 50% da raça Holandesa (5/8H 3/8G, 3/4H 1/4G e 7/8H 1/8G) apresentaram frequência respiratória e comprimento dos pelos maiores em comparação aos animais com composição genética igual ou superior a 50% do Zebu (1/2H 1/2G, 3/8H 5/8G e 1/4H 3/4G). Os animais do grupo genético 1/2 e 1/4 HG apresentaram a maior inclinação de pelo (P<0,05). As características climáticas da localidade estiveram dentro da zona de termoneutralidade, não impondo desta forma condições de estresse térmico e os animais apresentaram características de termorregulação e de pelame dentro dos parâmetros fisiológicos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lactation / Cattle / Heat Stress Disorders / Thermal Gradient / Dairying Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Uberlândia/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lactation / Cattle / Heat Stress Disorders / Thermal Gradient / Dairying Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Uberlândia/BR