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Dairy Buffalo Behavior: Calving, Imprinting and Allosuckling

Authors :
Daniel Mota-Rojas
Andrea Bragaglio
Ada Braghieri
Fabio Napolitano
Adriana Domínguez-Oliva
Patricia Mora-Medina
Adolfo Álvarez-Macías
Giuseppe De Rosa
Corrado Pacelli
Nancy José
Vittoria Lucia Barile
Source :
Animals, Vol 12, Iss 21, p 2899 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

Abstract

Maternal behavior, in water buffalo and other ruminants, is a set of patterns of a determined species, including calving, imprinting, and suckling. This behavior is mainly triggered by hormone concentration changes and their interactions with their respective receptors in the brain, particularly oxytocin. These chemical signals also influence mother–young bonding, a critical process for neonatal survival that develops during the first postpartum hours. Currently, dairy buffalo behavior during parturition has rarely been studied. For this reason, this review aims to analyze the existing scientific evidence regarding maternal behavior in water buffalo during calving. It will address the mechanisms of imprinting, maternal care, and allosuckling strategies that may influence the survival and health of calves.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20762615
Volume :
12
Issue :
21
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Animals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.418376618984d7e8662a06551f84e70
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12212899