Studies of Bubalus bubalis and their Behaviors

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Hugh Louineaux (Editor)

Series: Animal Science, Issues and Research

BISAC: SCI070030

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Estrus Behaviour and Approaches for Estrus Detection in the Buffalo: An Update
(R. Vikram, P. Perumal, K. Narayanan, A. P. Madhusoodan, B. H. Manjunatha Patel and M. H. Khan – ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland, India, et al.)

Chapter 2. Biometry of Reproductive System of Andaman Local Buffaloes
(P. Perumal – Division of Animal Science, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India)

Chapter 3. Exogenous Melatonin Modulates Blood Endocrinological and Biochemical Profiles in Postpartum Anestrus Andaman Local Buffaloes in Tropical Island Ecosystem
(P. Perumal – Division of Animal Science, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India)

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
(P. Perumal – Division of Animal Science, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India)

Chapter 5. Buffaloes Physio-Behavioural and Feeding Responses during Heat Stress: Acclimation to Acclimatization Phase
(A. K. Wankar and S. N. Rindhe – Department of Veterinary Physiology, Livestock Product Technology Department, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences [MAFSU], Parbhani, Maharashtra, India)

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