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Comparative Study of Heart Rate Variability Between Holstein Cattle and Mini Cows.
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Abstract
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an established biomarker of autonomic nervous system activity, yet its profile in miniature cattle remains poorly understood despite their growing importance in sustainable farming. This study compared HRV parameters between miniature and Holstein cows and assessed the influence of age on these profiles. Eighty clinically healthy female cattle (40 miniature, 40 Holstein), aged 2 to 8 years, were evaluated under field conditions using a Polar H10 heart rate monitor. RR intervals were analyzed using Kubios HRV software to obtain time- and frequency-domain indices. Miniature cows exhibited significantly lower heart rates and higher time-domain measures (RMSSD and SDNN) compared to Holsteins, while frequency-domain analysis revealed significant differences in LF, HF, and LF/HF ratio, suggesting group-associated differences in proportional autonomic balance. Age-stratified analysis revealed that these physiological distinctions were more pronounced in older cows (6-8 years). However, given the observational cross-sectional design of this study, confounding factors-specifically the different farm environments, management systems, and the active lactation status of the Holstein group-preclude attributing these differences solely to breed or body size. Therefore, these results suggest an associative physiological pattern rather than a definitive autonomic adaptation. Despite these limitations, portable HRV monitoring proved feasible under farm conditions, providing valuable preliminary baseline data that can inform future controlled studies on bovine cardiovascular welfare.
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