Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Alex CUIBUS, Eugen JURCO, Radu CONSTANTINESCU, Aurelia COROIAN, Simona JURCO, Vioara MIREŞAN
The paper highlights different methods of observing, recording and analysing the particularities of water buffalo behaviour, as to serve different research purposes. Proper understanding of buffalo behaviour is critical for improving welfare and productivity in buffalo dairy farming. Different methodologies have been employed to study these behaviours, mostly from communities were intensive farming is practiced and buffalo have to deal with and adapt to these technologies. from housing conditions to qualitative assessments of emotional states. Qualitive behaviour assessment (QBA) is of the most interesting applied. Most studies employed Scan sampling technique for direct observations in farms or on the field, since it better suited the aims of the studies in assesing group behaviour. Continuous observation is less used than in the past because new solutions like QBA or NEDAP tags prove adequate.
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