Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, cilt.14, sa.2, ss.608-620, 2026 (TRDizin)
Confinement-basedintensiveproductionofwaterbuffalo(Bubalusbubalis)raiseschallengesforsustainable milk production, milk quality and consumer apprehensions about animal welfare andfood safety. Despite the fact that the reactivity of buffaloes to machine milking constitutes a newscientific field, it is a new phenomenon that is the subject of current debate. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of water buffalo cow behaviour and physiologicalresponses that are relevant to optimizing milking management and animal welfare in these systems.It focuses on the relationships between udder characteristics, milking temperament, human-animal interactions, and management strategies. Our literature review suggests that: i) species-specificmilking techniques are essential due to udder differences between buffaloes and cattle, ii) minimizing stress optimizes milk ejection and yield, iii) gentle handling improves buffalo welfare,and iv) a holistic approach integrating udder physiology, behaviour, and management is crucial for sustainable production