Identification of suitable housing system for dairy cattle in North East Zone of Tamil Nadu, India, with respect to microclimate

To identify the suitable roofing pattern for dairy cattle in North East Zone of Tamil Nadu, India, based on micro climatic conditions. Initially, survey was conducted to identify and categorize the major housing patterns existing in the region for further detailed investigation. In total, 30 farmers...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2017-01, Vol.10 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Sivakumar, T, Suraj, P T, Yasotha, A, Phukon, Jayashree
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cattle
Cement
Climatic conditions
dairy cattle
Data processing
Environmental aspects
Farms
Housing
Hygrometers
Medical climatology
Medical research
micro-climate
Microclimate
roofing pattern
Seasons
Shelters
Summer
Temperature
Temperature effects
Wind
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Summary:To identify the suitable roofing pattern for dairy cattle in North East Zone of Tamil Nadu, India, based on micro climatic conditions. Initially, survey was conducted to identify and categorize the major housing patterns existing in the region for further detailed investigation. In total, 30 farmers/farms consisting of five housing types with six replicates were selected. Temperature and temperature humidity index (THI) were recorded using the maximum-minimum thermometer and digital thermo-hygrometers. The study was conducted for 1 year covering four seasons namely South West monsoon (June-August), North East monsoon (September-November), cold season (December-February), and summer season (April-May). The data were statistically analyzed using statistical package SPSS 17. Animal shelters with cement sheets recorded the highest temperature (26.71±1.13°C) and THI (77.23±1.76) at 8.00 am, whereas the lowest temperature (24.83±1.17°C) and THI (74.54±1.72) were recorded in the thatched shed. There was significant difference (p
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.14202/vetworld.2017.1-5