Nowadays, there is growing interest in positive animal welfare not only from the view of
scientists but also from that of society. The consumer demands more sustainable livestock …

This review deals with the behaviour of river buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), in confinement and
in extensive conditions, also focusing on the effects of different housing and rearing …

Buffalo population has dramatically increased during the last two decades, especially in
tropical and subtropical regions. Although buffalo are important milk and meat-producing …

Simple Summary Buffalo is a domesticated large ruminant that can be raised for beef, dairy,
and work. In some systems, these animals can be raised with a dual purpose (beef and …

To verify the effect of 2 housing systems (with and without a pool and an ample outdoor lot)
on behavior and milk yield, 45 lactating buffalo cows were group-housed in a free stall open …

Simple Summary In European organic dairy farms, the use of grazing appears to be a
controversial topic. The laws that regulate the sector do not indicate in an incontrovertible …

In western countries buffaloes are emerging as an alternative species for dairy product
differentiation. In the near future dairy enterprises will have to meet increasing …

The pasture-based replacement dairy heifer is typically housed and managed intensively
from birth until weaning, but post-weaning is housed outdoors in paddocks under less …

Simple Summary Significant differences in milk yield are observed between water buffalo
(Bubalus bubalis) and dairy cattle (Bos taurus). Since these differences could be related to …

From February to August 2007 the effect of rearing system (confined (C) v. free ranging (FR))
and season (spring v. summer) was evaluated on behaviour, immune and blood parameters …