Haematological stress parameters and behavioural characteristics of dairy type goat kids compared to indigenous breeds during an intensive fattening programme

摘要: Abstract. In any production model, the extent to which animals cope with the environment is important in terms of animal welfare and sustainability of production. The aim study was investigate certain haematological parameters behaviours goat kids from dairy type Saanen Maltese breeds via comparison indigenous Hair Gokceada breeds during the 10-week intensive fattening period. Eleven male each of Saanen, Maltese, were weaned at 3–3.5 months age and then placed into four pens prepared for breed, separately. Cortisol, glucose total protein levels higher in Gokceada last period compared of other ( P ). kids, an evident decrease time spent hay feeding on rumination increase lying, standing and self-grooming determined 3 weeks of fattening. Moreover, there a significant regarding hay feeding in 2 also exhibited less behaviour 4 weeks of On other hand, did not express behavioural or biochemical stress responses As a conclusion, when evaluated welfare, results the current may indicate that breeds, especially kids, are appropriate pen.