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View article: Genetic Parameters for Novel Feedlot Profitability‐Related Traits in Nelore Cattle
Genetic Parameters for Novel Feedlot Profitability‐Related Traits in Nelore Cattle Open
This study aimed to estimate (co)variance components and genetic parameters for accumulated profitability (AFP) and profit per kilogram of liveweight gain (PFT), and their relationships with weight at 450 days of age (W450), scrotal circum…
View article: Logistics and CO2e emissions from beef cattle transportation in Brazil between 2018 and 2020
Logistics and CO2e emissions from beef cattle transportation in Brazil between 2018 and 2020 Open
View article: Genome-wide association and functional genomic analyses for udder conformation traits derived from data recorded by robotic milking systems in American Holstein cattle
Genome-wide association and functional genomic analyses for udder conformation traits derived from data recorded by robotic milking systems in American Holstein cattle Open
The implementation of automatic milking systems (AMS) in modern dairy farming has significantly facilitated genetic evaluation of udder conformation traits in dairy cattle. As AMS-based udder conformation traits are highly heritable in Hol…
View article: Genomic Analysis of Taurine and Indicine Ancestry in the Montana Tropical Composite Population
Genomic Analysis of Taurine and Indicine Ancestry in the Montana Tropical Composite Population Open
The Montana Tropical cattle, a Taurine and Indicine composite, were developed in Brazil since 1994 and were based on crossing four biological types of cattle: zebu (mainly Nelore), tropical adapted taurine (mainly Senepol and Romosinuano),…
View article: Risk Factors Associated with Bruises in Beef Cattle Carcasses
Risk Factors Associated with Bruises in Beef Cattle Carcasses Open
Bruises in beef cattle carcasses are important indicators related to pre-slaughter handling and transport conditions, with implications for animal welfare and meat quality. This study analysed 19.4 million cattle carcasses transported from…
View article: Optimal Mating Combination for Directed Breeding in a Racially Composite Cattle Population
Optimal Mating Combination for Directed Breeding in a Racially Composite Cattle Population Open
Evaluating optimal mating combinations in large populations poses significant combinatorial and computational challenges. To address this, we propose a method to optimise mating combinations in composite cattle populations, incorporating h…
View article: Genetic and phenotypic correlations between predicted methane emissions with reproductive, growth, feed efficiency, and carcass related traits in Nellore cattle
Genetic and phenotypic correlations between predicted methane emissions with reproductive, growth, feed efficiency, and carcass related traits in Nellore cattle Open
View article: A CONSTRUÇÃO DE AUTORIDADE TÉCNICA NA BELEZA: O IMPACTO DAS METODOLOGIAS PRÓPRIAS E O ESTUDO DE CASO “DREAM HAIR”
A CONSTRUÇÃO DE AUTORIDADE TÉCNICA NA BELEZA: O IMPACTO DAS METODOLOGIAS PRÓPRIAS E O ESTUDO DE CASO “DREAM HAIR” Open
Este artigo apresenta uma análise aprofundada sobre a construção de autoridade técnica no setor da beleza, com foco na elaboração e aplicação de metodologias próprias como estratégia de diferenciação, fidelização e posicionamento de mercad…
View article: Selective signatures in composite MONTANA TROPICAL beef cattle reveal potential genomic regions for tropical adaptation
Selective signatures in composite MONTANA TROPICAL beef cattle reveal potential genomic regions for tropical adaptation Open
Genomic regions related to tropical adaptability are of paramount importance for animal breeding nowadays, especially in the context of global climate change. Moreover, understanding the genomic architecture of these regions may be very re…
View article: TRANSFORMAÇÕES CAPILARES COM SEGURANÇA: ANÁLISE DE METODOLOGIAS PERSONALIZADAS PARA CABELOS SENSIBILIZADOS
TRANSFORMAÇÕES CAPILARES COM SEGURANÇA: ANÁLISE DE METODOLOGIAS PERSONALIZADAS PARA CABELOS SENSIBILIZADOS Open
Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as transformações capilares com segurança, com foco na aplicação de metodologias personalizadas para cabelos sensibilizados, abordando a estrutura e composição da fibra capilar, os impactos de proced…
View article: Genotype-by-gestational thermal environment interaction and its impact on the future performance of tropical composite beef cattle offspring
Genotype-by-gestational thermal environment interaction and its impact on the future performance of tropical composite beef cattle offspring Open
With global warming, there are growing challenges for raising taurine and composite beef cattle populations in tropical regions, including elevated temperatures, limited forage availability, parasite infestation, and infectious diseases. T…
View article: Identification of Candidate Genes and Genomic Prediction for Early Heifer Pregnancy in Nelore Beef Cattle
Identification of Candidate Genes and Genomic Prediction for Early Heifer Pregnancy in Nelore Beef Cattle Open
View article: Influence of Hormonal Protocols on Genomic Prediction of Sexual Precocity in Nelore Heifers
Influence of Hormonal Protocols on Genomic Prediction of Sexual Precocity in Nelore Heifers Open
View article: Feed efficiency negatively associated with reproductive traits in Nellore cattle
Feed efficiency negatively associated with reproductive traits in Nellore cattle Open
Various studies have been conducted to improve feed efficiency in Nellore beef cattle, as well as to select for more sexually precocious animals.In order to understand how reproduction is affected by selection for feed efficiency, we analy…
View article: Soybean molasses increases subcutaneous fat deposition while reducing lipid oxidation in the meat of castrated lambs
Soybean molasses increases subcutaneous fat deposition while reducing lipid oxidation in the meat of castrated lambs Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of including soybean molasses (SM) on performance, blood parameters, carcass traits, meat quality, fatty acid, and muscle (longissimus thoracis) transcriptomic profiles of castrated lambs. Twenty Dor…
View article: A Cost-Benefit Perspective on the Influence of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) Pricing and Inclusion Levels on Economic Sustainability in Pig Production
A Cost-Benefit Perspective on the Influence of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) Pricing and Inclusion Levels on Economic Sustainability in Pig Production Open
View article: Impact of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) on Early Growth Benefits and Carcass Quality Trade-Offs in Pigs
Impact of High-Protein Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (Hp-Ddgs) on Early Growth Benefits and Carcass Quality Trade-Offs in Pigs Open
View article: Frequências alélicas e genotípicas do gene da beta-caseína do leite em bovinos da raça Curraleiro Pé Duro criados no estado do Tocantins
Frequências alélicas e genotípicas do gene da beta-caseína do leite em bovinos da raça Curraleiro Pé Duro criados no estado do Tocantins Open
Objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar as frequências alélicas e genotípicas para o gene beta caseína em relação aos alelos A1 e A2, em rebanhos Curraleiro Pé Duro (CPD) criados no Tocantins, Brasil. Foram selecionados rebanhos CPD cr…
View article: PSVII-4 Genetic Parameters for Various Semen Quality and Reproductive Performance Traits in Nellore Cattle Including X Chromosome Markers
PSVII-4 Genetic Parameters for Various Semen Quality and Reproductive Performance Traits in Nellore Cattle Including X Chromosome Markers Open
Estimating genetic parameters of male and female fertility and reproduction traits is essential for optimizing beef cattle breeding programs. In general, only markers located on autosomal chromosomes are used for genetic evaluations. Sex c…
View article: An Exploratory Data Analysis from Ovine and Bovine RNA-Seq Identifies Pathways and Key Genes Related to Cervical Dilatation
An Exploratory Data Analysis from Ovine and Bovine RNA-Seq Identifies Pathways and Key Genes Related to Cervical Dilatation Open
The present study developed a review and exploration of data in public and already validated repositories. The main objective was to identify the pathways involved in ruminants’ cervical dilatation, which are conserved between cattle and s…
View article: Assessment of Total Oocyte Transcripts Representation through Single Ooplasm Biopsy in Bovine with High Reliability
Assessment of Total Oocyte Transcripts Representation through Single Ooplasm Biopsy in Bovine with High Reliability Open
Understanding the entire transcriptional and epigenetic landscape is facilitated by the application of omics in a number of ways. Today, omic instruments are more affordable and easier to implement. In human research, for instance, single-…
View article: Retrospective model utilizing biopsies, granulosa cells, and polar body to predict oocyte competence in bovine
Retrospective model utilizing biopsies, granulosa cells, and polar body to predict oocyte competence in bovine Open
Developmental competence is obtained by a series of morphological and molecular changes during mammalian oocyte growth within the ovulatory follicle. This entails the accumulation of cytoplasmic transcripts that will be used throughout the…
View article: Genetic parameters for various semen production and quality traits and indicators of male and female reproductive performance in Nellore cattle
Genetic parameters for various semen production and quality traits and indicators of male and female reproductive performance in Nellore cattle Open
Background Given the economic relevance of fertility and reproductive traits for the beef cattle industry, investigating their genetic background and developing effective breeding strategies are paramount. Considering their late and sex-de…
View article: Prospection of sustainable agrifood systems based on discourse analysis of Curraleiro Pé-Duro cattle breeders in Brazil
Prospection of sustainable agrifood systems based on discourse analysis of Curraleiro Pé-Duro cattle breeders in Brazil Open
Developing countries face great challenges to couple agricultural intensification and sustainable supply chain development. This paper explores the opportunities for innovation in the conservation of the locally adapted Curraleiro Pé-Duro …
View article: An exploratory data analysis from ovine and bovine RNA-seq identifies pathways and key genes related to cervical dilatation
An exploratory data analysis from ovine and bovine RNA-seq identifies pathways and key genes related to cervical dilatation Open
The present study developed a review and exploration of data in public and already validated repositories. The main objective is to identify the pathways involved in ruminant’s cervical dilatation, which are conserved between cattle and sh…
View article: Population structure and selection signatures over generations in the composite Montana tropical ®
Population structure and selection signatures over generations in the composite Montana tropical ® Open
Knowledge of population structure and breed composition is important for managing breed information within a breeding program. Composite Montana Tropical® was developed by crossing animals of four different biological types or racial group…
View article: Study of Genetic Correlations and Responses to Selection between Carcass Ultrasound Measurements and Reproductive Traits in Montana Tropical® Composite
Study of Genetic Correlations and Responses to Selection between Carcass Ultrasound Measurements and Reproductive Traits in Montana Tropical® Composite Open
View article: Prospection of sustainable agrifood systems based on discourse analysis of Curraleiro Pé-Duro cattle breeders in Brazil
Prospection of sustainable agrifood systems based on discourse analysis of Curraleiro Pé-Duro cattle breeders in Brazil Open
Developing countries face great challenges to couple agricultural intensification and sustainable supply chain development. This paper explores the opportunities for innovation in the conservation of the locally adapted Curraleiro Pé-Duro …
View article: PERFIL DO SISTEMA DE PRODUÇÃO DE GADO CURRALEIRO PÉ DURO NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS, BRASIL
PERFIL DO SISTEMA DE PRODUÇÃO DE GADO CURRALEIRO PÉ DURO NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS, BRASIL Open
Historicamente, o desenvolvimento da pecuária na região amazônica se deu em meados de século 17, com bovinos de raças ibéricas, que se expandiram por diversas regiões da Amazônia legal. A ação do meio associado ao sistema de produção facil…
View article: Profile of milk consumers and determinants of A2A2 milk consumption in the Tocantins State
Profile of milk consumers and determinants of A2A2 milk consumption in the Tocantins State Open
The dairy industry diversifies products with organoleptic, dietary, functional, and nutritional properties according to consumer demands and welfare. This study aimed to examine the profile of consumers, data on milk consumption, knowledge…