Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics
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Resumo: | The objective of this study was to describe barn management practices and to evaluating cow locomotion, hygiene and hock lesion prevalence of dairy cows housed in Compost Barns (CB) located in the subtropical region of Brazil. The CB has demonstrated satisfactory results in relation to animal comfort and productivity. However, modifications to the initial American recommendations are being made by producers in order to adapt it to different conditions. Thirty dairy farms were analyzed regarding structural measurements and layout, management practices, bedded pack and herd characteristics. The main results highlighted were the resting space of 14.6 m2 cow-1, most of the farms (87%) had newly built facilities and only 43.3% were built in E-W direction. Most farms did not have ridge opening and 60 % had fans in the bedded pack area, which is mostly stirred twice a day. About a third of the farms used CB only during the hottest hours of the day or rainy periods, with pasture access the remainder of the time. The bedded pack material averaged 48.4% DM, pH of 8.68, C:N of 5.90 and deep bedding temperature of 42.52 ⁰C. Locomotion scoring showed majority of the cows with a normal gait (95.5% of cows scoring 1 or 2 for locomotion). Hock lesions were observed in 15.5% of the animals and 84.0% of the cows were clean or only slightly dirty. This study indicates characteristics or issues to start an improvement process on CB usage in Brazilian subtropical region. The cow comfort was considered adequate, based on results of cow locomotion, lesions and hygiene scoring. |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristicsCompost Barns en la región subtropical brasileña (Parte 1): instalaciones, manejo de camas y características del rebañoCompost Barns na região subtropical brasileira (Parte 1): instalações, manejo de cama e características do rebanhoAgricultural systemsAnimal welfareDairy cows.Sistemas agrícolasBem estar animalVacas leiteiras.Sistemas agrícolasBienestar de los animalesVacas lecheras.The objective of this study was to describe barn management practices and to evaluating cow locomotion, hygiene and hock lesion prevalence of dairy cows housed in Compost Barns (CB) located in the subtropical region of Brazil. The CB has demonstrated satisfactory results in relation to animal comfort and productivity. However, modifications to the initial American recommendations are being made by producers in order to adapt it to different conditions. Thirty dairy farms were analyzed regarding structural measurements and layout, management practices, bedded pack and herd characteristics. The main results highlighted were the resting space of 14.6 m2 cow-1, most of the farms (87%) had newly built facilities and only 43.3% were built in E-W direction. Most farms did not have ridge opening and 60 % had fans in the bedded pack area, which is mostly stirred twice a day. About a third of the farms used CB only during the hottest hours of the day or rainy periods, with pasture access the remainder of the time. The bedded pack material averaged 48.4% DM, pH of 8.68, C:N of 5.90 and deep bedding temperature of 42.52 ⁰C. Locomotion scoring showed majority of the cows with a normal gait (95.5% of cows scoring 1 or 2 for locomotion). Hock lesions were observed in 15.5% of the animals and 84.0% of the cows were clean or only slightly dirty. This study indicates characteristics or issues to start an improvement process on CB usage in Brazilian subtropical region. The cow comfort was considered adequate, based on results of cow locomotion, lesions and hygiene scoring.El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las prácticas de manejo del establo y evaluar la prevalencia de locomoción, higiene y lesiones de corvejón en vacas lecheras alojadas en Compost Barns (CB) ubicadas en la región subtropical de Brasil. Los CB demostró resultados satisfactorios en relación con la comodidad y la productividad de los animales. Sin embargo, los productores están haciendo modificaciones a las recomendaciones iniciales de América para adaptarlas a diferentes condiciones. Treinta granjas lecheras fueron analizadas para medidas y disposición estructural, prácticas de manejo, características del lecho y del rebaño. Los principales resultados destacados fueron el espacio de descanso de 14,6 m²/vaca, la mayoría de las granjas (87%) tenían instalaciones recientemente construidas y solo el 43,3% se construyeron en dirección este-oeste. La mayoría de las granjas no tenían una abertura para la linterna y el 60% tenía ventiladores en el área de la cama, que generalmente giraba dos veces al día. Alrededor de un tercio de las granjas usaban CB solo en las horas más calurosas del día o en períodos lluviosos, con acceso al pasto el resto del tiempo. El material del lecho tenía un promedio de 48,4% de MS, pH de 8.68, C:N de 5,90 y una temperatura de lecho profundo de 42,52 °C. El puntaje de locomoción mostró que la mayoría de las vacas tenían una marcha normal (95,5% de las vacas obtuvieron 1 o 2 para la locomoción). Se observaron lesiones de corvejón en el 15,5% de los animales y el 84,0% de las vacas estaban limpias o ligeramente sucias. Este estudio indicó características os problemas para iniciar un proceso de mejora en el uso de CB en la región subtropical brasileña. La comodidad de la vaca se consideró adecuada, basada en los resultados de locomoción, lesiones y puntajes de higiene.O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever práticas de manejo nos estábulos e avaliar a locomoção, higiene e lesão de jarrete de vacas leiteiras alojadas em Compost Barns (CB) localizados na região subtropical do Brasil. Os CB demonstraram resultados satisfatórios em relação ao conforto e produtividade dos animais. No entanto, modificações nas recomendações americanas iniciais estão sendo feitas pelos produtores, para adaptá-las a diferentes condições. Foram analisadas trinta fazendas leiteiras quanto a medidas e disposição estrutural, práticas de manejo, características do leito e do rebanho. Os principais resultados destacados foram o espaço de descanso de 14,6 m2/vaca, a maioria das fazendas (87%) possuía instalações recém-construídas e apenas 43,3% foram construídas na direção leste-oeste. A maioria das fazendas não possuía abertura do lanternim e 60% possuíam ventiladores na área de cama, que era revolvida geralmente duas vezes por dia. Cerca de um terço das fazendas usava CB apenas nas horas mais quentes do dia ou nos períodos chuvosos, com acesso às pastagens o restante do tempo. O material de cama teve uma média de 48,4% de MS, pH de 8,68, C: N de 5,90 e temperatura de 42,52 °C à 20 cm de profundidade. O escore de locomoção mostrou que a maioria das vacas possuía uma marcha normal (95,5% das vacas pontuaram 1 ou 2 para locomoção). Foram observadas lesões de jarrete em 15,5% dos animais e 84,0% das vacas estavam limpas ou apenas levemente sujas. Este estudo indicou características ou questões para iniciar um processo de melhoria no uso de CB na região subtropical brasileira. O conforto da vaca foi considerado adequado, com base nos resultados de locomoção, lesões e pontuação de higiene.Research, Society and Development2020-07-13info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/519810.33448/rsd-v9i8.5198Research, Society and Development; Vol. 9 No. 8; e445985198Research, Society and Development; Vol. 9 Núm. 8; e445985198Research, Society and Development; v. 9 n. 8; e4459851982525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIenghttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/5198/5027Copyright (c) 2020 Willian Maurício Radavelli, Beatriz Danieli, Maria Luisa Appendino Nunes Zotti, Fábio José Gomes, Márcia I Endres, Ana Luiza Bachmann Schogorinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessRadavelli, Willian MaurícioDanieli, BeatrizZotti, Maria Luisa Appendino NunesGomes, Fábio JoséEndres, Márcia ISchogor, Ana Luiza Bachmann2020-08-20T18:00:17Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/5198Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:28:47.844955Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics Compost Barns en la región subtropical brasileña (Parte 1): instalaciones, manejo de camas y características del rebaño Compost Barns na região subtropical brasileira (Parte 1): instalações, manejo de cama e características do rebanho |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics Radavelli, Willian Maurício Agricultural systems Animal welfare Dairy cows. Sistemas agrícolas Bem estar animal Vacas leiteiras. Sistemas agrícolas Bienestar de los animales Vacas lecheras. |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
title_full |
Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
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Compost barns in Brazilian Subtropical region (Part 1): facility, barn management and herd characteristics |
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Radavelli, Willian Maurício |
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Radavelli, Willian Maurício Danieli, Beatriz Zotti, Maria Luisa Appendino Nunes Gomes, Fábio José Endres, Márcia I Schogor, Ana Luiza Bachmann |
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Danieli, Beatriz Zotti, Maria Luisa Appendino Nunes Gomes, Fábio José Endres, Márcia I Schogor, Ana Luiza Bachmann |
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Radavelli, Willian Maurício Danieli, Beatriz Zotti, Maria Luisa Appendino Nunes Gomes, Fábio José Endres, Márcia I Schogor, Ana Luiza Bachmann |
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Agricultural systems Animal welfare Dairy cows. Sistemas agrícolas Bem estar animal Vacas leiteiras. Sistemas agrícolas Bienestar de los animales Vacas lecheras. |
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Agricultural systems Animal welfare Dairy cows. Sistemas agrícolas Bem estar animal Vacas leiteiras. Sistemas agrícolas Bienestar de los animales Vacas lecheras. |
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The objective of this study was to describe barn management practices and to evaluating cow locomotion, hygiene and hock lesion prevalence of dairy cows housed in Compost Barns (CB) located in the subtropical region of Brazil. The CB has demonstrated satisfactory results in relation to animal comfort and productivity. However, modifications to the initial American recommendations are being made by producers in order to adapt it to different conditions. Thirty dairy farms were analyzed regarding structural measurements and layout, management practices, bedded pack and herd characteristics. The main results highlighted were the resting space of 14.6 m2 cow-1, most of the farms (87%) had newly built facilities and only 43.3% were built in E-W direction. Most farms did not have ridge opening and 60 % had fans in the bedded pack area, which is mostly stirred twice a day. About a third of the farms used CB only during the hottest hours of the day or rainy periods, with pasture access the remainder of the time. The bedded pack material averaged 48.4% DM, pH of 8.68, C:N of 5.90 and deep bedding temperature of 42.52 ⁰C. Locomotion scoring showed majority of the cows with a normal gait (95.5% of cows scoring 1 or 2 for locomotion). Hock lesions were observed in 15.5% of the animals and 84.0% of the cows were clean or only slightly dirty. This study indicates characteristics or issues to start an improvement process on CB usage in Brazilian subtropical region. The cow comfort was considered adequate, based on results of cow locomotion, lesions and hygiene scoring. |
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