Publications by authors named "Leonel Simon Guelmes"
Water buffaloes () manifest different levels of selectivity for different pastures and forages. Knowledge of feed selectivity is important to facilitate the design of efficient production systems that take into account optimal animal welfare. In this study, the selectivity of nine 18-month old female water buffaloes for , and was evaluated.
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- Buffaloes utilize wallowing behavior to manage heat in tropical climates, and this study investigates how different feeding systems affect their behavior during heat stress.
- The research compared conventional pasture with Guinea grass alone to a silvopastoral system that included both Guinea grass and trees.
- Findings indicate that buffaloes tend to seek tree shade for relief and show increased feeding behavior in silvopastoral systems during high heat, suggesting these systems could enhance their welfare in warmer environments.