Publications by authors named "Mildrey Soca-Perez"
In the wake of climate change and global warming, the production systems of water buffaloes () are receiving increasing attention in the tropics, where the silvopastoral systems can improve animal welfare and production conditions. The objective of this study was to characterize the behavior of heifer buffaloes in a silvopastoral system (SPS) with (600 trees/ha) and in a conventional system (CVS), under intense heat stress and moderate heat stress in Cuba. We observed nine animals, with an average weight of 167.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWater 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.