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Integration of genome wide association studies and whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into fat deposition in chicken
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Moura, Ana Silvia Alves Meira Tavares
; ; (Scientific Reports, 2018) [Artigo]
Excessive fat deposition is a negative factor for poultry production because it reduces feed efficiency, increases the cost of meat production and is a health concern for consumers. We genotyped 497 birds from a Brazilian ... -
Parental behavior and anxiety in isogenic and outbred mice given access to two types of nesting materials
Moreira, Virgínia B.; ; ; ; Moura, Ana Silvia A.M.T. (Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2019) [Artigo]
The objective was to investigate if providing two types of nesting materials could modulate parental behavior and anxiety in laboratory mice. For that, 54 full-sib BALB/cJ and 50 randomly mated Swiss Webster mouse pairs ... -
Evolution of fixed-time AI in dairy cattle in Brazil
Vasconcelos, Jose Luiz Moraes; Pereira, Marcos Henrique Colombo ; ; Guida, Thiago Guzela ; Lopes, Francisco Rebolo ; Sanches, Carlos Patricio ; Barbosa, Lucas Furtado dos Santos Pereira ; Costa, Wedson Maria ; Munhoz, Anderson Kloster (Animal Reproduction, 2018) [Artigo]
Various programs have been used to synchronize ovulation of a fertile oocyte, accompanied by fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI). These programs involve a series of hormonal treatments to achieve four physiologic ... -
Effects of analgesic and noise stimulus in gait score assessment
De Lima Almeida Paz, Ibiara Correia; De Lima Almeida, Ianê Correia ; Milbradt, Elisane Lenita ; ; Tse, Marcos Livio Panhoza (PLoS ONE, 2019) [Artigo]
This experiment was carried out aiming to assess walking manner and speed of broiler chickens with different gait scores (GS), with or without sound stimulus, and with or without administration of analgesic. To that end, ... -
Effect of integrated crop-livestock systems in carcass and meat quality of Nellore cattle
da Luz, Patrícia Aparecida Cardoso; Andrighetto, Cristiana ; ; Aranha, Helena Sampaio ; Trivelin, Gustavo Antunes ; ; Santos, Carolina Toledo ; Francisco, Caroline de Lima ; Castilhos, André Michel ; Jorge, André Mendes (Livestock Science, 2019) [Artigo]
Integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) are strategy to increase productivity and income for the farmers while simultaneously achieving sustainability. However, its effects on the carcass and meat quality of the animals ... -
Trials with the Haemonchus vaccine, Barbervax®, in ewes and lambs in a tropical environment: Nutrient supplementation improves protection in periparturient ewes
Bassetto, C. C.; Almeida, F. A. ; ; ; Castilhos, A. M. ; Fernandes, S. ; Siqueira, E. R. ; Amarante, A. F.T. (Veterinary Parasitology, 2018) [Artigo]
Haemonchus contortus is an economic problem in sheep farms worldwide, mainly in the tropics and subtropics. A vaccine against haemonchosis, called Barbervax®, was evaluated in ewes under two nutritional status, naturally ... -
Meat quality of Santa Inês lamb chilled-then-frozen storage up to 12 months
Pinheiro, Rafael S.B.; Francisco, Caroline L. ; Lino, Diego M. ; Borba, Hirasilva (Meat Science, 2019) [Artigo]
Frozen lamb meat storage is widely used to extend its shelf life. However, it is scarcely known whether this practice changes the quality of lamb meat. The aim of this study was to evaluate the meat quality at five frozen ... -
Impacts of hypocalcemia on physiological and productive responses of Holstein x Gir dairy cows
Rodrigues, R.; ; Rodrigues, S. ; Bastos, L. ; Camargo, V. ; Gomes, K. ; Moraes Vasconcelos, J. (Journal Of Animal Science, 2018) [Resumo]
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Impact of administration of rbST at different days during a timed AI protocol on fertility during the summer and winter seasons
; Guida, T. G.; ; Moraes Vasconcelos, J. (Journal Of Animal Science, 2018) [Resumo]
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Effects of temperament on growth, plasma cortisol concentrations, and puberty attainment in Bos indicus beef heifers
; ; ; Moraes Vasconcelos, J. (Journal Of Animal Science, 2018) [Resumo]
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The relationship between polymorphonuclear cells (PMN), size and position of the reproductive tract (SPS) and pregnancy outcomes in postpartum Nellore cows
; ; ; Moraes Vasconcelos, J.; ; (Journal Of Animal Science, 2018) [Resumo]
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Use of computer-assisted sperm analyses (CASA) and flow cytometry to explain Angus bull field fertility differences
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Moraes Vasconcelos, J. et al. (Journal Of Animal Science, 2018) [Resumo]
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Genomic regions and genes associated with carcass quality in Nelore cattle
; Baldi, F. S.; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al. (Genetics And Molecular Research, 2019) [Artigo]
Many studies have explored variability to select cattle with high genetic potential for economic interest traits. Genetic variability is a powerful tool to improve production indexes in cattle, as it also is associated ... -
Effects of low-moisture, sugarcane molasses-based block supplementation on growth, physiological parameters, and liver trace mineral status of growing beef heifers fed low-quality, warm-season forage
; ; ; ; ; Ferreira, Vitor S. M.; Antunes, Lorenzo Q. ; Bega, Amanda M. ; Miranda, Victor F. B. ; Vieira, Jose F. R. L. et al. (Translational Animal Science, 2019) [Artigo]
The objectives of the study were to evaluate the growth, physiological parameters, and liver trace mineral status of beef heifers provided low-quality warm-season forage and different forms (meal vs. block) of trace ... -
Pre- and post-weaning injections of bovine somatotropin to optimize puberty achievement of Bos indicus beef heifers
; ; ; ; Miranda, Miguel F.; Batista, Luis F. D. ; Carvalho, Rafael S. ; Colombo, Eduardo A. ; Santili, Felipe ; Filho, Ramiro V. O. et al. (Translational Animal Science, 2019) [Artigo]
The present study evaluated the growth and puberty attainment of Bos indicus heifers administered recombinant bovine somatotropin (bST) or saline injections during preweaning and/or postweaning. On day 0, 177 suckling ... -
Effects of low-moisture, sugarcane molasses-based block supplementation on growth, physiological parameters, and liver trace mineral status of growing beef heifers fed low-quality, warm-season forage (vol 3, pg 523, 2019)
; ; ; ; ; Ferreira, Vitor S. M.; Antunes, Lorenzo Q. ; Bega, Amanda M. ; Miranda, Victor F. B. ; Vieira, Jose F. R. L. et al. (Translational Animal Science, 2019) [Errata]
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Feed additives containing sequestrant clay minerals and inactivated yeast reduce aflatoxin excretion in milk of dairy cows
Rodrigues, R. O.; ; ; ; ; (Journal Of Dairy Science, 2019) [Artigo]
The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of 2 dietary mycotoxin sequestrants, Toxy-Nil (TN) or Unike Plus (UP), in reducing aflatoxin (AF) M1 concentrations in milk of dairy cows challenged with dietary AF. Thirty-two ... -
Beak Trimming by Infrared Radiation of Layers
; Garcia, E. A.; Santos, T. A. ; ; Vieira Filho, J. A. ; ; ; ; (Brazilian Journal Of Poultry Science, 2019) [Artigo]
This study aimed at evaluating beak-trimming methods and intensities on the performance, beak length and uniformity, and egg parameters of commercial layers. During the rearing period, birds were distributed in randomized ... -
Intensity of estrus following an estradiol-progesterone-based ovulation synchronization protocol influences fertility outcomes
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Vasconcelos, J. L. M.; (Journal Of Dairy Science, 2019) [Artigo]
The objective of this study was to examine the association between increased physical activity at the moment of timed artificial insemination (AI), detected by an automated activity monitor (AAM), and fertility outcomes. ... -
Meat quality of Pantaneiro lambs at different body weights
; ; ; ; Ricardo, Helio de Almeida; ; ; (Semina-ciencias Agrarias, 2019) [Artigo]
The aim of this study was to assess the meat quality of Pantanciro lambs finished in confinement and slaughtered at different body weights (15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 kg). Forty-five non-castrated male Pantaneiro lambs were ...