Association of NEDAP Neck and Leg Tags Monitoring Behaviors as Indicators for the Diagnosis of Health Disorder During the Transition Period in Buffaloes | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 March 2025 PDF (761.84 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.339374.2514 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ray Adil Quddus* 1; Asfand Yar Khan2; Muhammad Muneeb2 | ||
| 1Department of Livestock Management, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan | ||
| 2Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various health disorders on feeding, rumination, and lying behaviors in buffaloes using NEDAP leg and neck tags. A total of 30 buffaloes were equipped with these monitoring devices 30 days prior to their expected calving dates. Four health disorders were observed among the enrolled buffaloes: lameness (n=3), mastitis (n=7), dystocia (n=5), and dystocia accompanied by metritis (n=2). Behavioral data related to feeding, rumination, and lying were collected from 11 days before to 11 days after calving. The results demonstrated a significant reduction (P<0.0001) in feeding and rumination behaviors in buffaloes affected by lameness, mastitis, and dystocia, compared to healthy individuals. Additionally, lying time increased significantly (P<0.01) in buffaloes with lameness and mastitis, indicating discomfort or restlessness due to leg pain and udder inflammation, respectively. In cases of dystocia, lying behavior peaked on the day of calving (P<0.01), likely due to labor-related discomfort, followed by a gradual decline postpartum. Buffaloes experiencing metritis following dystocia exhibited the most pronounced behavioral disruptions between days +3 and +7 postpartum compared to healthy controls. In conclusion, the study highlights that feeding, rumination, and lying behaviors are significantly influenced by various health disorders. Furthermore, the use of NEDAP technology proved highly effective in monitoring these behavioral changes, offering valuable insights for improving health management in buffaloes at the farm level. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Buffaloes; NEDAP neck and leg tags; Health disorders; behavioral variables | ||
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