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Lunar Cycle Influences Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Brahman Cows Under Tropical Conditions by Alejandro A. Aguirre; Roberto A. Palomares; Aitor D. De Ondiz; Eleazar R. Soto; Mariana S. Perea; Hugo J. Hernández-Fonseca; Fernando P. Perea is a Neuroscience article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Lunar Cycle Influences Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Brahman Cows Under Tropical Conditions about?
Evidence has accumulated over the years indicating that the moon influences some aspects of the reproductive activity in animals and humans. However, little is known about the influence of the lunar cycle on the reproductive performance of cows under tropical conditions, where the environment strongly affects reproduction. This retrospective study was conducted with the aim of assessing the influence of the lunar cycle on some reproductive traits of tropical crossbred cows managed in a pasture-based system. Data from 5869 reproductive records from two commercial farms localized in the Maracaibo Lake Basin of Zulia State, Venezuela, were analyzed. Variables studied were first service conception rate, calving frequency, first postpartum estrous frequency, and pregnancy frequency. In addition to the lunar cycle, the effects of farm, season, and predominant breed were also considered. Data were analyzed using logistic regression and general linear model from SAS. First service conception was affected by lunar phases and predominant breed, but not by farm or season. For frequencies of calving, first postpartum estrus, and pregnancy, there was no main effect of farm, season, and predomin
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- Author
- Alejandro A. Aguirre; Roberto A. Palomares; Aitor D. De Ondiz; Eleazar R. Soto; Mariana S. Perea; Hugo J. Hernández-Fonseca; Fernando P. Perea
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Neuroscience (Life Sciences)