Table 2.
THI and physiological indices of non-lactating buffaloes in different seasons.
| Parameters | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature humidity index (THI) | 74.49 ± 4.38a | 82.00 ± 0.53a | 75.51 ± 6.86a | 60.25 ± 4.73b |
| Respiratory rate (times/min) | 13.27 ± 1.72ab | 17.32 ± 1.09a | 15.16 ± 2.82ab | 10.61 ± 3.14b |
| Body surface temperature (°C) | 29.53 ± 0.35b | 33.17 ± 0.52a | 31.37 ± 2.50ab | 25.96 ± 1.25c |
| Rectal temperature (°C) | 38.11 ± 0.11 | 38.26 ± 0.04 | 38.18 ± 0.16 | 38.04 ± 0.06 |
Different superscripts in same row indicate significant difference at p < 0.05.