Abstract

LEVA, P et al. Bienestar en vacas en el preparto durante el verano 2014 en el Departamento Castellanos: Estudio de caso. FAVE. Secc. Cienc. agrar. [online]. 2016, vol.15, n.1. ISSN 1666-7719.

During the summer of 2014 it was carried out a case study in order to evaluate some physiological and behavioral prepartum and postpartum production in dairy cows of high genetic merit responses with access to artificial shades were used.. 24 cows in prepartum they stayed in a dry pen. The shadows were located in the rest area and food court. Body weight and body condition were evaluated at start and 30 days into the trial. The respiratory rate was held twice a week in three times a day. The behavior log once a week. Body weight and body condition gain during this period indicating adequate diet was combined with the provision of shade. The average respiratory rate was 60 rpm, indicating a high middle stress. The conduct of standing in the shadow was the most prevalent. Eating behavior are kept within normal values: 92 minutes. Milk production was between 30 and 35 l / d, normal setting. The temperature and humidity index remained above 72. In addition, during february the rains were above normal in the area, caused problems in floor pens.

Keywords : Physiological responses; Milk production; Behavior; Temperature and humidity index.