Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions

Cardio-respiratory and mechanical work output variables were measured for four F1 crossbred dairy cows (average weight 475 kg) over a range of work levels. Resting (standing prior to exercise) heart rates (average 62 beats per min) and respiratory rates (average 21 breaths per min) were similar to t...

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Main Authors: Zerbini, E., Gemeda, T., O'Neill, D.H., Howell, P.J., Schroter, R.C.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge University Press 1992
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28287
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author Zerbini, E.
Gemeda, T.
O'Neill, D.H.
Howell, P.J.
Schroter, R.C.
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Howell, P.J.
O'Neill, D.H.
Schroter, R.C.
Zerbini, E.
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Gemeda, T.
O'Neill, D.H.
Howell, P.J.
Schroter, R.C.
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description Cardio-respiratory and mechanical work output variables were measured for four F1 crossbred dairy cows (average weight 475 kg) over a range of work levels. Resting (standing prior to exercise) heart rates (average 62 beats per min) and respiratory rates (average 21 breaths per min) were similar to those previously reported for cattle of similar weight. Minute ventilation was 0.146 1/min per kg. Resting oxygen uptake (average 0.0057 1/min per kg) was higher than values that have been reported for cattle under more relaxed conditions. The cows were exercised on an oval track by undertaking two bouts of activity for 500 m with a 5-min intervening recovery period. Walking increased minute ventilation by approximately 60 1/min and heart rate by 30 beats per min. Pulling a loaded sledge increased these variables further to approximately 200 1/min and 135 beats per min at 32 KJ/min (530 w), the highest work level studied. The calculated oxygen pulse was 72 ml per heart beat, with maximum oxygen consumption approximately 9 1/min. Overall working efficiency increased with work level to a maximum of approximately 26 percent at the highest work level. At this level the cows were pulling proportionately about 0.14 of their body weight. During periods of recovery after work the cardio-respiratory parameters varied as would be expected and recovery was usually complete within 7 min.
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spelling CGSpace282872024-11-15T08:52:49Z Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions Zerbini, E. Gemeda, T. O'Neill, D.H. Howell, P.J. Schroter, R.C. dairy cattle cows crossbreds working animals animal traction oxygen consumption Cardio-respiratory and mechanical work output variables were measured for four F1 crossbred dairy cows (average weight 475 kg) over a range of work levels. Resting (standing prior to exercise) heart rates (average 62 beats per min) and respiratory rates (average 21 breaths per min) were similar to those previously reported for cattle of similar weight. Minute ventilation was 0.146 1/min per kg. Resting oxygen uptake (average 0.0057 1/min per kg) was higher than values that have been reported for cattle under more relaxed conditions. The cows were exercised on an oval track by undertaking two bouts of activity for 500 m with a 5-min intervening recovery period. Walking increased minute ventilation by approximately 60 1/min and heart rate by 30 beats per min. Pulling a loaded sledge increased these variables further to approximately 200 1/min and 135 beats per min at 32 KJ/min (530 w), the highest work level studied. The calculated oxygen pulse was 72 ml per heart beat, with maximum oxygen consumption approximately 9 1/min. Overall working efficiency increased with work level to a maximum of approximately 26 percent at the highest work level. At this level the cows were pulling proportionately about 0.14 of their body weight. During periods of recovery after work the cardio-respiratory parameters varied as would be expected and recovery was usually complete within 7 min. 1992-08 2013-05-06T07:00:19Z 2013-05-06T07:00:19Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28287 en Limited Access Cambridge University Press Animal Production;55(pt.1):1-10
spellingShingle dairy cattle
cows
crossbreds
working animals
animal traction
oxygen consumption
Zerbini, E.
Gemeda, T.
O'Neill, D.H.
Howell, P.J.
Schroter, R.C.
Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title_full Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title_fullStr Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title_full_unstemmed Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title_short Relationships between cardio-respiratory parameters and draught work output in F1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
title_sort relationships between cardio respiratory parameters and draught work output in f1 crossbred dairy cows under field conditions
topic dairy cattle
cows
crossbreds
working animals
animal traction
oxygen consumption
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28287
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