Noise as a factor of environmental stress for cattle – A review

Abstract One of the minor studied stress factors in cattle breeding is noise. Noise any unwanted chronic or intermittent sound and amount type noise sources are related to production system. The aim review was highlight literature regarding as a robust environmental stressor following impact on behavioural, physiological performance reactions cattle. In addition, it shown how often this problem discussed scientific literature. Review conducted with search strategy peer-reviewed articles written English before June 2022. systematic searches were performed using Web Science Scopus databases integration Boolean operators string together words phrases. It recommended create an environment around cows which acoustic stimuli affecting animals under their control. Therefore, if source cannot be eliminated, should able choose places lower intensity appropriate for perceptual abilities On other hand, attention paid positive aspects some groups signals i.e. nature music people during milking. publications analysed by methodology drew repeatability results. Further research subject considered because developing farms use modern solutions barns can negatively affect comfort cows, has yet determined.