Studies of bubalus bubalis and their behaviors / Hugh Louineaux, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Louineaux, Hugh, editor.

Series:

Animal Science, Issues and Research

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water buffalo.

Water buffalo--Reproduction.

Water buffalo--Behavior.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (148 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2021]

Summary:

"This book presents five chapters describing the characteristics and behaviors of Bubalus bubalis, or domestic water buffalo. Chapter One provides an update on recent developments in the approaches for estrus detection in buffalo. Chapter Two explains the pelvimetry of the female buffalo reproductive system and the biometry of the reproductive system of male and female buffaloes. Chapter Three assesses the effect of slow-release subcutaneous exogenous melatonin implant on hematological profiles, endocrinological profiles, biochemical profiles and antioxidant and oxidative stress profiles in anestrus buffalo cows during the summer season to improve reproductive efficiency. Chapter Four consists of a study of Andaman local buffaloes that may serve as the reference values in which alterations due to metabolic, nutrient deficiency, physiological and health status can be compared for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lastly, Chapter Five focuses mainly on the impact of heat stress on buffalo's behavior, physiology, metabolism, and acclimatization"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Estrus Behaviour and Approaches for Estrus Detection in the Buffalo: An Update

Abstract

Introduction

Estrus Behaviour

Silent Estrus

Factors Affecting the Estrus Behavior

Temperature and Humidity

Season and Photoperiod

Parity and Postpartum Estrus

Age and Body Weight

Nutrition and Body Condition Score (BCS)

Management Factors

Genetic Factors

Estrus Detection

Traditional Methods of Estrus Detection in Buffaloes

Visual Method and CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Method

Clinical Methods Such as Transrectal Examination or Ultrasonography

Cervicovaginal Mucus

Progesterone Assay in the Milk and Plasma

Teaser Buffalo Bull and Visual Aids Estrus Detection

Recent Approaches for Estrus Detection in the Buffalo

Combinatorial Model for Estrus Detection

Pheromones

Urinary Pheromones

Dung, Vaginal, and Salivary Pheromones

Saliva as a Source of Bio-Marker of Estrus in Buffalo

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Urinary LH

Urinary LH Cut off Value as a Predictor of Estrus and Time of Ovulation

Salivary LH

Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Estrus Specific Para-Cresol

Odorant Binding Proteins (OBPs)

Infrared Thermography (IRT)

Acoustic Features of Vocalization during Estrus

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2

Biometry of Reproductive System of Andaman Local Buffaloes

1. Introduction

2. Materials and Methods

2.1. Pelvimetry

2.2. Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Female Buffaloes

2.3. Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Buffalo Bulls

3. Result and Discussion

3.1. Pelvimetry

3.2. Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Female Buffaloes

3.3. Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Buffalo Bulls

Pelvimetry.

Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Female Buffaloes

Biometry of Reproductive Organs of Buffalo Bulls

Chapter 3

Exogenous Melatonin Modulates Blood Endocrinological and Biochemical Profiles in Postpartum Anestrus Andaman Local Buffaloes in Tropical Island Ecosystem

2.1. Area of the Study

2.2. Experimental Animals

2.3. Experimental Groups

2.4. Collection of Blood and Estimation of Experimental Profiles

2.4.1. Heamatological Profiles

2.4.2. Biochemical Profiles

2.4.3. Hormone Profiles

2.4.4. Antioxidant Profiles

2.4.4.1. Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

2.4.4.2. Glutathione (GSH)

2.4.4.3. Catalase (CAT)

2.4.5. Oxidative Profiles

2.5. Statistical Analysis

3. Result

4. Discussion

Chapter 4

Basis Blood Indices, Serum Biochemical Profiles, Antioxidant and Oxidative Profiles of Endangered Local Buffaloes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Different Stages of Reproduction

2.4.3. Antioxidant Profiles

2.4.3.1. Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

2.4.3.2. Glutathione (GSH)

2.4.3.3. Catalase (CAT)

2.4.3.4. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

2.4.4. Oxidative Profiles

Chapter 5

Buffaloes Physio-Behavioural and Feeding Responses during Heat Stress: Acclimation to Acclimatization Phase

Heat Stress Mechanism

Buffaloes Vulnerability to Heat Stress

Stress Response, Acclimation to Acclimatization Phase.

Physiological Responses in Buffaloes during Heat Stress

Feeding, Water Intake and Behavioural Responses in Buffaloes during Heat Stress

Some Future Perspectives

Biogaphical Sketch

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5361-9776-9

OCLC:

1253290345