Avaliação do comportamento e índices produtivos de vacas leiteiras em diferentes sistemas de ordenha: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Brazil's dairy industry is crucial to the country's economy, being the third-largest producer in the world, with an annual output of approximately 34 billion liters. Most of the production comes from small and medium-sized farms, and Paraná stands out as the second-largest state producer. Robotic milkers, introduced in Brazil in 2012, offer significant benefits, such as increased cow comfort and milk production. These systems allow cows to be milked voluntarily, which improves their welfare and reduces common problems such as lameness. Milking frequency directly influences milk production and udder health. Robotic milkers promote greater animal welfare by allowing cows to be milked voluntarily. The objective of this literature review is to analyze the relationship and impacts that exist between robotic milking and the productive and behavioral indices of cows, based on data collected from 8 scientific articles selected on platforms such as SciELO and ScienceDirect and published in different countries.