Key points for the thermal comfort of water buffaloes in Eastern Amazon

ABSTRACT: This study presented relevant aspects about the Amazonian environment and how it impacts thermal comfort of domestic buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) raised in Eastern Amazon. Furthermore, strategies for monitoring mitigating animal heat stress are presented, based on research results with species. Although considered adaptable animals, exposure to intense solar radiation causes discomfort. condition is expressed biophysical indicators, metabolic, endocrine, behavioral responses, body thermographic patterns. Therefore, biometeorological production crucial support decision-making regarding environmental management strategies, genetic selection thermotolerant individuals, increase welfare. Lastly, use silvopastoral systems can help provide higher comfort, which a that directly productivity milk meat when they tropical regions, such as