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Influence of macro-and microclimatic conditions on thermal comfort of dairy cows
Martieli Regina Tosetto,
Ana Paula de Assis Maia,
et al.
| The goal was to assess the influence of thermal environment on thermal comfort of 15 multiparous lactating Holstein cows. Thermal comfort of the cows in the barn was assessed from the changes in...
Published in 01 January 2014
Using infrared thermography to measure the body surface temperature of crossbred cows and calves in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Cinara da Cunha Siqueira Carvalho,
Ananda Cordeiro de Souza,
et al.
| This study aimed to evaluate the body surface temperature of crossbreed cows and calves managed in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais (Brazil), using the infrared thermography technique. The...
Published in 29 May 2019
Effect of time of day and type of shading on the physiological responses of crossbred calves in tropical environment
Patrícia de Oliveira Lima,
João Batista Freire Souza-Junior,
et al.
| Many studies report the relationship between adverse environmental conditions and damage yield, especially in dairy cows. However, studies about the effects of the environment on young animals,...
Published in 31 July 2013
Influence of the thermal environment on the stingless bee foraging activity: a mini-review
João Batista Freire Souza-Junior,
João Paulo Araújo Fernandes de Queiroz,
et al.
| In tropical environments, stingless bees are an important group of pollinators, helping to maintain plant biodiversity and, consequently, to preserve ecosystems. The foraging activity of these...
Published in 20 July 2019
Thermo-acoustic environment of a pig farm facility with different superimposed bed materials
Francine Aparecida Sousa ,
Alessandro Torres Campos Campos,
et al.
| The objective of this work was to compare different bedding materials in swine production systems by evaluating noise and thermal environment indexes. The experiment was performed during June...
Published in 31 July 2017
Thermal environment in growing and finishing pig facilities of different building typologies
Daiane Cecchin,
Vasco Fitas Da Cruz,
et al.
| The objective of this study was to evaluate the thermal comfort of growing and finishing pigs affected by the different constructive typologies of the installations regarding the floor and...
Published in 31 October 2017
Determination of physiological parameters and thermal gradients of Anglo-nubian goatling in Brazilian semiarid
Alessandra de Sousa Alves ,
Bonifácio Benicio de Souza,
et al.
| The aim of this research was to evaluate the thermal gradients of Anglo Nubian goatling fed artificially and maintained under the same environmental conditions in semiarid. Were used 22 goatling...
Published in 31 July 2014
The Brazilian semi-arid environment influences the physiological responses of goats
Laylson da Silva Borges ,
Amauri Felipe Evangelista ,
et al.
| In this review, we compile information about the physiologic responses of goats to north-eastern Brazil’s semiarid environment and suggest some strategies to avoid the thermal discomfort of...
Published in 28 August 2024
Thermal comfort index for dairy cattle in different micro-regions of the Paraíba state, Brazil
Bonifácio Benicio de Souza ,
Gustavo de Assis Silva ,
et al.
| The objective of this work to make a study of thermal comfort index in six regions of the state of Paraiba and thereby identify which region has better thermal comfort condition for dairy...
Published in 28 August 2024
Seasonal and diurnal differences in the responses of Girolando cows to the thermal environment of Piauí, semiarid coast of Brazil
Cicero Pereira Barros Junior ,
Paulo Henrique Amaral Araújo de Sousa ,
et al.
| The objective of this research was to evaluate the adaptive behavior of Girolando cows to the Piauí semiarid region. Breed data from 10 cows were used to study correlations between the...
Published in 28 August 2024
Environment, behavior and welfare aspects of dairy cows reared in compost bedded pack barns system
Jaqueline Agnes Pilatti,
Frederico Márcio Corrêa Vieira.
| The compost bedded pack barns is a loose housing confinement system for dairy cows, which aims to provide greater comfort in the resting area. Therefore, objective of this review was to...
Published in 31 July 2017
Use of alternative tiles in the free-range broilers rearing: thermal environment, productive performance and physiological responses
Mônica Patrícia Maciel,
Cinara da Cunha Siqueira Carvalho,
et al.
| The physiological parameters and the productive performance of free-range broilers submitted to installations with different materials of tile composition were evaluated. 320 male broilers of...
Published in 09 December 2020
The role of behavioral, autonomous, and adaptive processes in the rodent’s thermoregulation
Maiko Roberto Tavares Dantas,
João Batista Freire Souza-Junior.
| Meteorological variables are the main abiotic factors that directly influence reactions in rodent metabolism, activating the action of thermoregulatory mechanisms aimed at homeostasis and can...
Published in 09 February 2021
Thermal gradients and physiological responses of goats in the Brazilian semi-arid using thermography infrared
João Vinícius Barbosa Roberto,
Bonifácio Benício de Souza,
et al.
| The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological responses and thermal gradients of goats Saanen and crossbred ¼ Saanen + ¾ Boer created in the semiarid, with the aid of infrared...
Published in 01 January 2014
Adaptative thermal traits in farm animals
Carlos Syllas Monteiro Luz ,
Wéverton José Lima Fonseca ,
et al.
| Animal welfare is affected by weather conditions that influence on thermal comfort, therefore the aim of this literature review was to assess the influence of environmental factors on...
Published in 28 August 2024
Behavioral and physiological responses of crossbred Holstein-Zebu cows and their interaction with the milker in two milking systems
Hugo Pereira Santos,
Auriclécia Lopes de Oliveira Aiura,
et al.
| The aim of this study was to evaluate the behavioral and physiological responses of dairy cows and their interaction with the milker in two types of milking systems. The experiment was conducted...
Published in 01 January 2019
Behavior of horses kept in different types of stalls in the semiarid region of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Maria Dulcinéia da Costa ,
Cinara da Cunha Siqueira Carvalho,
et al.
| The objective of this study was to evaluate the feeding and agonistic behavior of Quarter Horses kept in different types of stalls in the semiarid region of Minas Gerais. A completely randomized...
Published in 05 September 2021
Use of multi-agent systems and the Internet of Things to monitor the environment of commercial broiler poultry houses through specific air enthalpy
Glauber da Rocha Balthazar,
Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira,
et al.
| The intensive production system for broilers requires the availability of an environment (aviary) that promotes an artificial microclimate that favors both animal well-being and productive...
Published in 09 May 2024
Biophysical responses of Santa Inês and crossbred Santa Inês-Dorper (F1) ewes to a hot environment
Claudia Juliane Lopes Santana ,
Auriclécia Lopes de Oliveira Aiura ,
et al.
| This study aimed to evaluate the biophysical responses of Santa Inês ewes and crossbred Santa Inês-Dorper ewes in a hot environment. Physiological parameters were measured: rectal temperature,...
Published in 31 January 2017
Influence of thermal oscillation on pisciculture water
Perila Maciel Rebouças,
Luanda Rêgo de Lima,
et al.
| The fish cultivation is assuming increasing importance in the panorama of the food supply, since the high population growth rate affects a population increase that may endanger the food supply,...
Published in 01 April 2014
Quality of quail eggs confined in thermoneutral environment and heat stress
Rafael Costa Silva,
José Wallace Barbosa do Nascimento,
et al.
|
The production of Japanese quail has been emphasizing in national scenario in front of the other already consolidated cattle productions and within the agribusiness...
Published in 31 October 2017
Animal and workers' welfare during agricultural fair
Cinara da Cunha Siqueira Carvalho,
Maria Dulcinéia da Costa,
et al.
| The animal welfare concept in the last years began to be implanted in the animal production scenario and in the environment where the workers are inserted. But, the animal breeders themselves...
Published in 01 February 2019
Infrared thermography applied to rhea (Rhea americana)
Jânio Lopes Torquato,
João Batista Freire de Souza Jr ,
et al.
| Infrared thermography is an innovative tool that has been used in several studies involving animal. This tool used to study heat stress, thermoregulation, behavior, disease diagnosis, mainly in...
Published in 30 April 2015
Fuzzy model to predict feed intake of Japanese quails
Jaqueline de Oliveira Castro,
Tadayuki Yanagi Junior,
et al.
| Thermal environment management have been a barrier to increase quail production, once it exerts direct and indirect effects on egg production and welfare. The objective of this study was to...
Published in 01 January 2019
Infrared thermal image for assessing animal health and welfare
Irenilza Alencar Nääs,
Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia,
et al.
| Infrared thermal imaging is a non-destructive testing technology that can be used to determine the superficial temperature of objects. This technology has an increasing use in detecting diseases...
Published in 31 July 2014