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Correlation between blood, physiological and behavioral parameters in beef calves under heat stress

  • Kim, Won Seob (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Sung (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Jeon, Seung Woo (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Peng, Dong Qiao (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Young Shin (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Bae, Mun Hee (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Jo, Yong Ho (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Hong Gu (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2017.07.22
  • Accepted : 2017.11.09
  • Published : 2018.06.01
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Abstract

Objective: The performance, health, and behaviour of cattle can be strongly affected by climate. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of heat stress on blood parameters, blood proteins (haptoglobin [Hp]; heat shock protein 70 [HSP70]), rectal temperature (RT), heart rate (HR) and rumination time in Korean native beef calves. Methods: Thirty-two Korean native beef calves were randomly assigned to 8 groups with 4 animals per group. They were kept in environmental condition with temperature-humidity index (THI) ranging from 70.01 to 87.72 in temperature-humidity controlled chamber for 7 days. Results: Their HR, RT, and serum cortisol and HSP70 levels were increased (p<0.05) in high THI compared to those at low THI. But, serum Hp level was decreased (p<0.05) in high THI compared to these at low THI. In addition, HR, RT, serum cortisol and HSP70 were positively correlated with THI ($R^2=0.8368$, p<0.01; $R^2=0.6162$, p<0.01; $R^2=0.581$, p<0.01; $R^2=0.2241$, p = 0.0062, respectively). There was also positive association between HR and cortisol ($R^2=0.4697$, p<0.01). Similarly, RT and cortisol were positively associated ($R^2=0.4581$, p<0.01). But, THI and HR were negatively correlated with Hp ($R^2=0.2157$, p = 0.02; $R^2=0.3362$, p = 0.003). Hematology and metabolites results were different among treatment groups. Standing position was higher (p<0.05) in the high THI group compared to that in the low THI group. Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be concluded that HR, RT, blood parameters (Cortisol, HSP70, Hp) and standing position are closely associated with heat stress. These parameters can be consolidated to develop THI chart for Korean native beef calves.

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