Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

The present study was carried out at Livestock Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat to investigate the effect of parity on milking parlour behaviour, temperament and welfare postpartum Surti buffaloes. Fourteen buffaloes were selected grouped based as primiparous multiparous (2nd 5th lactation). behaviour experimental animals observed day calving, 7th, 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th 80th post-calving keeping in view peak production showed higher milk let down time time, lower rate flow compared animals. frequency incidences urination, defecation, kicking stepping significantly group. exhibited more avoidance when approached by a test person, indicative agitation. During paddock, aggressive restless which calmer docile temperament. From study, it could be conferred that influences