Panorama da pesquisa científica em bem-estar de caprinos e ovinos no brasil

Abstract

The development of sheep and goat farming is remarkable in Brazil, being essential technical monitoring for analysis of environmental impacts and animal welfare. The objective of this study was to collect data on the welfare of goats and sheep in Brazil, pointing out management indicators within a production system, addressing points of animal husbandry and discussing the practices used involving animal welfare. Virtual platforms were used for the research, using the keywords "Welfare and Welfare" of goats and sheep, taking into consideration practical measures of welfare related to the animals. The survey was divided into characterization of the animals; and research profile and characterization of the analyzed variables that were separated into subgroups: (a) behavior; (b) physiological/blood parameters and (c) performance (meat production/quality, carcass). Data were tabulated using Excel® (2010) software. It was found that there is more research on sheep than goats, the state of São Paulo has the largest amount of data, for having more opportunities for studies. The state of Rio Grande do Sul has much of the sheep research, as the Northeast, by having the largest herd of goats holds much of the research done. The year 2012 had the highest number of publications made. In relation to goats, the Saanen breed was the most studied due to its dual aptitude for meat and milk. With this, females aged <12 months presented the most studies. In sheep, the breed with the most studies is the Corridale, also because of its dual aptitude. Unlike goats, males are more studied than females. In both species, most research is done with animals <12 months, weight is not mentioned and their welfare is evaluated by their behavior, physiological parameters and performance.