S1093: Management systems for beef cattle reared in subtropical and tropical environments

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12/04/2023

11/26/2024

Refereed Journal Articles



  1. Brauner, C. C., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2024. A 12-year summary of the effects of estrous synchronization and body weight at breeding on reproductive success of Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers grazing warm-season grasses. Applied Anim. Sci. Accepted Oct 12, 2024.

  2. Izquierdo, V. S., B. S. Menezes, M. G. Lopes, E. G. Malaguez, F. Lopes, F. M. Pereira, C. C. Brauner, P. Moriel, M. N. Corrêa, and E. Schmitt. 2024. Rumen-protected methionine modulates body temperature and reduces the incidence of heat stress temperatures during hottest hours of the day of grazing heat-stressed Bos indicus beef cows. Anim. Sci. J. 95(1):e13980. doi:10.1111/asj.13980

  3. Izquierdo, V. S., B. I. Cappellozza, J. V. L. Silva, G. C. M. Santos, A. Miranda, J. H. J. Bittar, A. Pickett, S. Mackey, R. F. Cooke, J. M. B. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2024. Maternal pre- and postpartum supplementation of a Bacillus-based DFM enhanced cow-calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae110. doi:10.1093/jas/skae110

  4. Moriel, P., M. Vedovatto, V. Izquierdo, E. A. Palmer, and J. M. B. Vendramini. 2024. Maternal precalving supplementation of protein/energy and body condition score modulate the performance of Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 262:107433. doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107433

  5. Sousa, L. M., W. L. Souza, K. A. Oliveira, I. A. Cidrini, P. Moriel, H. C. R. Nogueira, I. M. Ferreira, G. D. Ramirez-Zamudio, I. M. Oliveira, L. F. Prados, F. D. Resende, and G. R. Siqueira. 2024. Herbage allowance from mid to late gestation modulates beef cows prepartum performance and preweaning growth of their female offspring. Animals. 14(1):163. doi:10.3390/ani14010163

  6. Souza, I. R. T., P. Moriel, M. H. Barbosa, M. E. Rezende, F. Biazotto, G. V. A. R. Camargo, K. V. Z. Augusto, M. A. F. Porcionato, D. B. Araujo, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2023. Effects of breed on preferential intake of hydroxychloride and sulfate sources of trace minerals in growing beef heifers. Trans. Anim. Sci. 7(1):txad130. doi:10.1093/tas/txad130

  7. Pedro, A. E., G. L. Pereira, J. A. Torrecilhas, R. N. S. Torres, G. D. Ramirez-Zamudio, W. A. Baldassini, L. A. Chardulo, R. A. Curi, G. H. Russo, J. A. Napolitano, G. L. B. Tinoco, T. B. Mariano, J. L. Caixeta, and P. Moriel. 2023. Early weaning possibly increases the activity of lipogenic and adipogenic pathways in intramuscular adipose tissue of Nellore calves. Metabolites. 13(9):1028. doi:10.3390/metabo13091028

  8. Izquierdo, V. S., J. V. L. Silva, J. Ranches, G. C. M. Santos, J. A. Carroll, N. C. Burdick Sanchez, J. H. J. Bittar, J. M. B. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2023. Removing maternal heat stress abatement during gestation modulated postnatal physiology and improved performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. Anim. Sci. 101:skad250. doi:10.1093/jas/skad250

  9. Izquierdo, V. S., J. V. L. Silva, E. Palmer, J. Ranches, J. H. J. Bittar, G. C. M. Santos, A. Pickett, R. F. Cooke, J. M. B. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2023. Bakery waste supplementation to late gestating Bos indicus-influenced beef cows successfully impacted offspring postnatal performance. J. Anim. Sci. 101:skad244. doi:10.1093/jas/skad244

  10. Sousa, L. F., E. F. Brito, A. T. Ramos, R. E. Mora-Luna, P. Moriel, J. M. B. Vendramini, and J. F. Ferreira. 2023. Spatial variability of the occurrence of lesion on cattle carcasses in association with pre-slaughter factors in the forest-savannah transition zone. R. Bras. Zootec. 52:e20220014. doi:0.37496/rbz5220220014

  11. Oliveira, H. M. R., J. M. B. Vendramini, J. Garzon, H. M. Silva, I. M. Ferreira, E. Palmer, and P. Moriel. 2023. Effects of frequency of concentrate supplementation on performance of early-weaned beef calves consuming annual ryegrass. Applied Anim. Sci. 39:33-39. doi:10.15232/aas.2022-02367 *Editor’s choice April 2023.

  12. Amorín, R., L. Liu, P. Moriel, N. DiLorenzo, P. A. Lancaster, and F. Peñagaricano. 2023. Maternal diet induces persistent DNA methylation changes in the muscle of beef calves. Scientific Reports. 13:1587. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28896-3

  13. Garzon, J., J.M.B. Vendramini, M.L. Silveira, J.C.B. Dubeux Jr., L.E. Sollenberger, H.L. Liao, H.M.S. da Silva, V.C. Gomes, and H.M.R. Oliveira. 2024. Aeschynomene overseeding and N fertilization effects in bahiagrass litter decomposition. Agron. J. 116:1455-1465 https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21561

  14. Vinning, P., P.A. Lancaster, N. DiLorenzo, G.C. Lamb, and J.M.B. Vendramini. 2024. Similar feed intake levels yield no differences in energy utilization between beef heifers identified as low (efficient) and high (inefficient) residual feed intake. Anim. Prod. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN23269

  15. Silveira, M.L., P.J.R. da Cruz, J.M.B. Vendramini, E. Boughton, R. Bracho, and A.S. Cardoso. 2024. Opportunities to increase soil carbon sequestration in grazing lands in the southern USA. Grassland Research 3:69-78 https://doi.org/10.1002/glr2.12074.

  16. Munhoz, S. K., R. F. Cooke, A. K. Munhoz, P. Prado, M. H. C. Pereira, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2023. Pregnancy losses in Bos indicus-influenced beef and dairy recipients assigned to a fixed-time embryo transfer protocol. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 264:107471

  17. Prado, C. P., R. F. Cooke, A. K. Munhoz, K. Munhoz, M. C. G. de Sousa, V. M. P. da Silva, K. G. Pohler, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2023. Characterizing pregnancy losses in Bos indicus beef females receiving a fixed-timed artificial insemination protocol. Theriogenology 215:144-150.

  18. Pickett, A. T., R. F. Cooke, I. S. de Souza, W. A. de Souza, G. A. Monteiro, M. B. do Prado, V. N. Gouvêa, R. C. Araujo, and S. J. Mackey. 2024. Supplementing yeast culture to beef heifers consuming a forage-based diet: effects on growth performance and ruminal fermentation responses. J. Anim. Sci. (in review) JAS-2024-9115

  19. Mackey, S. J., R. F. Cooke, A.T. Pickett, B. I. Cappellozza, K. M. Harvey, and B. B. Karisch. 2024. Supplementing a Bacillus-based probiotic to high-risk stocker cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 102: skae209

  20. Harvey, M., R. F. Cooke, A. T. Pickett, J. Cordero, M. E. Drewery, L. W. Rahmel, C. L. Daigle, T. Martins, and S. J. Mackey. 2024. Effects of moderate exercise regimen on development and puberty attainment of beef heifers reared in drylots at a high stocking density. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae150

  21. Leiva, T., R. F. Cooke, P. V. F. Lasmar, R. L. Valarelli, J. M. C. de Simas, D. M. B. Zapa, L. F. M. Couto, L. M. Heller, and W. D. Z. Lopes. 2024. Supplementing narasin or monensin to control coccidiosis in naturally infected calves. Anim. Sci. 8:txae069

  22. Mackey, S. J., R. F. Cooke, and A. T. Pickett. 2024. Administering the maternal appeasing substance before slaughter to improve carcass characteristics of finishing cattle. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:txae048.

  23. Cooke, R. F., L. R. Eloy, S. C. Bosco, P. V. F. Lasmar, J. M. C. de Simas, T. Leiva, and S. R. de Medeiros. 2024. An updated meta-analysis of the anti-methanogenic effects of monensin in beef cattle. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:txae032

  24. Vedovatto, M., M. F. L. Ferreira, A. K. Edwards, J. A. Gurie, H. Marcon, J. Ranches, B. R. Reis, D. G. Vieira, E. A. Lima, M. Santos, G. L. Franco. Impact of a trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, behavior, and inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune responses of beef calves. Trans. Anim. Sci. In press.

  25. Scott, M. A., K. M. Harvey, B. B. Karisch, A. R. Woolums, R. M. Tracy, J. R. Russell, and C. L. Engel. 2024. Integrated blood transcriptome and multi-tissue trace mineral analyses of healthy stocker cattle fed complexed or inorganic trace mineral supplement. Animals. doi.org/10.3390/ani14152186.

  26. Cordero, J. F., K. M. Harvey, M. E. Drewery, M. G. McKnight, B. B. Karisch, L. S. Durst, E. A. Colombo, R. F. Cooke, and J. R. Russell. 2024. Impacts of trace mineral source and ancillary drench on steer performance during a 60-day backgrounding phase. Animal. doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2024.101080.

  27. Jumper, W. I., C. C. Brown, S. Lee, D. Cook, J. M. Stilwell, and K. M. Harvey. 2024. Case report: Investigating an outbreak of tremorgenic mycotoxicosis in beef cows on pasture in Mississippi due to ergot (Claviceps paspali) production in Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum). Bov. Pract. 58(2):59-68

  28. Green, M. M., A. R. Woolums, B. B. Karisch, K. M. Harvey, S. F. Capik, and M. A. Scott. 2023. Influence of the at-arrival host transcriptome on bovine respiratory disease incidence during backgrounding. Vet. Sci. doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030211.

  29. Vedovatto, M., M. F. Ferreira, A. K. Edwards, J. A. Gurie, H. Marcon, J. Ranches, B. R. Reis, D. G. Vieira, E. A. Lima, M. Santos, and G. L. Franco. Impact of a trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, behavior, and inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune responses of beef calves. Translational Animal Science. Accepted for publication.

  30. Silva, L. G., M. Vedovatto, J. Ranches, M. F. Ferreira, E. A. Lima, F. J. C. Faria, L. C. L. Ferreira, R. L. Goncalves, and G. L. Franco. Effects of injectable trace minerals (Cu, Zn, Se, and Mn) and vitamins (A and E) on reproduction and antioxidant responses of Bos indicus beef females synchronized to fixed-time AI. Animal Reproduction Science (under review).

  31. Vieira, D. G., M. Vedovatto, H. J. Fernandes, E. D. A. Lima, M. C. D’Oliveira, U. D. A. Curcio, J. Ranches, M. F. Ferreira, O. A. D. Sousa, B. I. Cappellozza, and G. L. Franco. Effects of an appeasing substance application at weaning on growth, stress, behavior, and response to vaccination of Bos indicus calves. Animals 13:3033. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193033.

  32. Vieira, D. G., M. Vedovatto, M. F. Ferreira, J. Ranches, B. I. Cappellozza, O. A. de Sousa, N. Canuto, M. de N. B. Gomes, and H. J. Fernandes. Appeasing substance administration at feedlot entry impacted temperament, pen behavior, immunocompetence, and meat quality of beef heifers. Animals (under review).


 


Oral and Poster Abstracts


 



  1. Morrill, J.C., W.J. Horne, and B.L. Gwartney. 2024. Effects of bloom time on beef grading camera measures. (Reciprocal Meat Conference, Oklahoma City, OK)

  2. Izquierdo, V. S., B. I. Cappellozza, A. Gonella-Diaza, N. Ashrafi, R. A. Mimi, S. F. Graham, J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2024. Effects of maternal pre- and post-partum supplementation of a Bacillus-based DFM on plasma metabolome profile of Bos indicus-influenced heifers and their offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 102(3):390-391. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.443

  3. Moriel, P., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini. 2024. Short- and long-term effects of heat stress in cow-calf pairs adapted to tropical and subtropical regions. J. Anim. Sci. 102(3):17-18. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.018

  4. Izquierdo, V., J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2024. Awardee Talk: Nutritional management to optimize cow-calf production in Southeast. J. Anim. Sci. 102(3):357-358. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.408

  5. Moriel, P., V. Izquierdo, C. Brauner, and J. M. B. Vendramini. 2024. Overview of probiotic supplementation and opportunities to improve cow-calf production. J. Anim. Sci. 102(3):391-392. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.444

  6. Souza, I. R. T., Moriel, G. R. R. Monar, P. H. L. Lima, A. A. B. M. Carvalho, G. F. Oliva, K. V. Z. Augusto, M. A. F. Porcionato, D. B. Araujo, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2024. Impacts of supplementing sulfate vs. hydroxychloride sources of Cu, Mn, and Zn on heifer growth performance and physiology during feed restriction and high-starch challenge periods. J. Anim. Sci. 102(3):74-75. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.083

  7. Izquierdo, V. S., B. I. Cappelloozza, J. V. L. Silva, G. C. M. Santos, A. Miranda, J. H. J. Bittar, A. Pickett, S. Mackey, R. F. Cooke, J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2024. Maternal pre- and post-partum supplementation of Bacillus-based DFM enhanced cow and calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 102:33-34. doi:10.1093/jas/skae019.038

  8. Bennett, A., C. C. Constantino Rocha, A. Waheed, M. Brown, G. D. De Melo, R. Marcello, R. Chebel, Moriel, R. Krisher, K. G. Pohler, P. J. Hansen, and M. Binelli. 2024. Assessing abundance of pregnancy markers among fertility-classified beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 102:25-26. doi:10.1093/jas/skae019.029

  9. Rocha, C. C. C., A. B. Montevecchio, M. Mazziotta, A. Bennett, A. Waheed, M. Campbell, M. Rubessa, R. Krisher, Moriel, P. J. Hansen, R. Chebel, and M. Binelli. 2024. Estradiol and folicular growth are associated with estrous behavior monitored by na accelometer in grazing beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 102:37-38. doi:10.1093/jas/skae019.041

  10. Brauner, C., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2024. A 12-year summary effects of body weight at breeding and synchronization protocols on reproductive success of Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers grazing warm-season grasses. J. Anim. Sci. 102:65-66. doi:10.1093/jas/skae019.077

  11. Silva, J.V.L., J.M.B. Vendramini, H.M. Silva, H.M. de Oliveira, J. Garzon, D. Cook, D. Gardner, and Moriel. Use of sunn hemp as forage for early-weaned beef calves.American Forage and Grassland Council 2024 Conference, Mobile, AL.

  12. Izquierdo, V. S., J. Silva, E. Palmer, J. Ranches, J. Bittar, A. Pickett, R. F. Cooke, J. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2023. Bakery waste supplementation to late gestating Bos indicus-influenced beef cows successfully impacted offspring postnatal performance. J. Anim. Sci. 101:76-77. doi:10.1093/jas/skad281.093

  13. Silva, J.V.L., J.M.B. Vendramini, H.M. Silva, H.M. de Oliveira, J. Garzon, D. Cook, D. Gardner, and Moriel. 2023. Use of sunn hemp as forage for early-weaned beef calves.J. Anim. Sci. 101:376-377. doi:10.1093/jas/skad281.447

  14. Izquierdo, V., J. Lazarin, H. Silva, J. Ranches, J. A. Carroll, N. C. Burdick-Sanchez, J. Bittar, J. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2023. Impacts of pre- and postpartum heat stress abatement on physiology and performance of grazing Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs. J. Anim. Sci. 101(1):41-41. doi:10.1093/jas/skad068.047

  15. Lazarin, J., J. Vendramini, Moriel, H. Silva, V. Izquierdo, J. Garzon, and N. Lage. 2023. Supplementation level effects on early weaned beef calves receiving annual ryegrass. J. Anim. Sci. 101(1):17-18. doi:10.1093/jas/skad068.020

  16. Lazarin, J.V.S., J.M.B. Vendramini, H. M. Silva, H. M. de Oliveira, J. Garzon, D. Cook, D. Gardner, and Moriel. 2024. Use of sunn hemp as forage for early-weaned beef calves. 2024 American Forage and Grassland National Meeting, Mobile, AL.

  17. Vendramini, J., J. Lazarin, M. L. Silveira, H. Da Silva, H. De Oliveira, J. Garzon, D. Cook, D. Gardner, R. Cooke, and P. Moriel. 2024. Use of sunn hemp as forage for beef cattle. 75th European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy.

  18. Silveira, M., J. Vendramini, and R. Bracho. Carbon dynamics and greenhouse fluxes in subtropical grazing lands. 75th European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy.

  19. Vendramini, J. M. B., and P. Moriel. 2024. Microbial inoculant effects on cool- and warm-season grass silage. 2024 ASAS International Meeting, Calgary, AB.

  20. Lazarin, J. V., J. M. B. Vendramini, and P. Moriel. 2024. Microbial inoculant effects on limpograss silage. 2024 ASAS International Meeting, Calgary, AB.

  21. Cooke, R. F., S. Mackey, F. Cooke, A. Pickett, K. Harvey, B. Karisch, and B. Cappellozza. 2024. Supplementing Bovacillus to weaned beef steers during a 90-day grazing period. EAAP Book of Abstracts (75th Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy):275

  22. Cooke, R. F., F. Cooke, S. Mackey, A. Pickett, and K. Harvey. 2024. Effects of moderate exercise regimen on reproductive development of replacement beef heifers reared in drylots at a high stocking density. EAAP Book of Abstracts (75th Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy):509

  23. Vendramini, J., J. Lazarin, M. L. Silveira, H. Da Silva, H. De Oliveira, J. Garzon, D. Cook, D. Gardner, R. F. Cooke, and P. Moriel. 2024. Use of sunn hemp as forage for beef cattle. EAAP Book of Abstracts (75th Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy):218

  24. Mackey, S. J., R. F. Cooke, A. Pickett, and B. Cappellozza. 2024. Supplementing Bovacillus to feedlot cattle finished under heat stress conditions. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 3):772-773.

  25. Cooke, R. F., S. Mackey, F. Cooke, A. Pickett, K. Harvey, B. Karisch, and B. Cappellozza. 2024. Supplementing Bovacillus to weaned beef steers during a 90-day grazing period. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 3):395-396.

  26. Cooke, R. F. and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2024. Pregnancy losses in Bos indicus-influenced cowherds. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 3):100-100.

  27. Cooke, R. F., N. C. Kertz, A. Pickett, and S. Mackey. 2024. Administering the maternal bovine appeasing substance before slaughter to improve carcass characteristics of finishing cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 3):560-561.

  28. Cooke, R. F., S. Mackey, A. Pickett, E. Colombo, B. I. Cappellozza, B. B. Karisch, and K. M. Harvey. 2024. Supplementing Bovacillus to newly weaned beef steers during a 90-d grazing period. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 1):73-74.

  29. Pickett, A., R. F. Cooke, L. W. Rahmel, S. Mackey, M. Drewery, J. Cordero, T. Mackey, C. L. Daigle, T. Martins, and K. M. Harvey. 2024. Effects of moderate exercise regimen on reproductive development of replacement beef heifers reared in drylots at a high stocking density. J. Anim. Sci. 102(Supplement 1):35–36.

  30. McKnight, M., W. I. Jumper, K. M. Harvey, M. E. Drewery, C. W. Potts, J. F. Cordero, J. R. Russell, and D. R. Smith. 2024. Describing the consumption of chlortetracycline-containing mineral offered free-choice to pregnant commercial beef cows on pasture. 2024 Spring MSU Graduate Research Symposium Abstract Book.

  31. McKnight, M., K. M. Harvey, B. B. Karisch, J. Cordero, M. Drewery, L. S. Durst, E. Colombo, R. F. Cooke, and J. R. Russell. 2024. Impacts of trace mineral source and ancillary drench on steer performance during a 60-day backgrounding phase. J. Anim. Sci. (E-Suppl. 3): In press.

  32. Ramirez, B., H. McAllister, S. Capik, R. Valeris-Chacin, K. Harvey, B. Karisch, A. Woolums, P. S. Morley, L. Pinnell, and M. Scott. 2024. Update on the molecular epidemiological assessment of beef cattle management systems. CRAWD Abstract Book.

  33. Jumper, W. I., M. G. McKnight, K. Harvey, J. F. Cordero, J. R. Russell, and D. R. Smith. 2024. Measuring intake of chlortetracycline-containing mineral offered free-choice to beef cows on pasture. CRAWD Abstract book.

  34. Ramirez, B., H. McAllister, S. Capik, R. Valeris-Chacin, K. Harvey, A. Woolums, B. Karisch, and M. Scott. 2024. Longitudinal blood RNA-Seq analysis of cattle to determine the impact of vaccination and marketing on clinical BRD. CRAWD 2024 Abstract Book.

  35. McKnight, M. M., W. I. Jumper, J. Cordero, K. M Harvey, J. R. Russell, and D. R. Smith. 2023. Describing the consumption of chlortetracycline-containing mineral offered free-choice to commercial beef cows on pasture. 2023 Spring MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium Abstract Book.

  36. McKnight, M. M., W. I. Jumper, J. Cordero, K. M Harvey, J. R. Russell, and D. R. Smith. 2023. Describing the consumption of chlortetracycline-containing supplement offered free-choice to commercial beef cows on pasture. J. Anim. Sci. (E-Suppl. 3): 423-424.

  37. Scott, M. A., K. M. Harvey, B. B. Karisch, A. R. Woolums, and J. R. Russell. 2023. Integrated transcriptome and multi-tissue mineral analyses of healthy stocker cattle fed complexed or inorganic trace mineral supplement. 56th AAPB Abstract Book.

  38. Cordero, J. F., G. M. D’Souza, L. W. Rahmel, L. S. Durst, B. B. Karisch, C. L. Daigle, J. R. Russell, and K. M. Harvey. 2023. Feeding behavior of high-risk steers newly received for backgrounding. J. Anim. Sci. (E-Suppl. 3): 85-86.

  39. Harvey, K., L. Rahmel, J. Cordero, B. Karisch, and J. Russell. 2023. Impacts of trace mineral source and ancillary drench on steer performance during backgrounding. 74th EAAP Abstract Book.

  40. Siqueira, I., R. Gomes, H. Marcon, J. Chinaglia, M. Vedovatto, B. Reis and M. Ferreira. Nutritional and Management Strategies to Mitigate Heat Stress in Beef Cow-Calf Systems in the Southern US. 10th International Education Week Research Fair. Baton Rouge, LA.

  41. Lima, E.A., Vedovatto, M., Farias, F., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M., Cappellozza, B.I., Souza, O. and Franco, G.L.L. 2024. Effect of an appeasing substance application on growth, stress, handling quality and reproduction of Bos indicus beef heifers synchronized to fixed-time AI. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement_1):62-63. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.074.

  42. Silva, L. G., M. Vedovatto, J. Ranches, M. F. Ferreira, E. A. Lima, F. J. C. Faria, L. C. L. Ferreira, R. L. Goncalves, and G. L. Franco. Effects of an injection of trace minerals (Cu, Zn, Se, and Mn) and vitamins (A and E) on reproduction and inflammatory responses of Bos indicus beef females synchronized to fixed-time AI. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Embryo Technology – SBTE, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

  43. Silva, L. G., M. Vedovatto, J. Ranches, M. F. Ferreira, E. A. Lima, F. J. C. Faria, L. C. L. Ferreira, R. L. Goncalves, and G. L. Franco. Effects of an injection of copper and zinc on reproduction and inflammatory responses of Bos indicus beef females synchronized to fixed-time AI. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Embryo Technology – SBTE, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil


 


Popular Articles


 



  1. Moriel, P. 2024. Program your calves for success. Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. 16:10B.

  2. Moriel, P. 2024. Probiotic supplementation for beef females. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal.

  3. Brauner, C., E. Schmitt, V. Isquierdo, and P. Moriel. 2024. Precalving body condition score and the decision about supplementing or not beef cows. Revista Pecuária Sul. Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 18:16-20.

  4. Moriel, P. 2024. Nutritional impacts on beef cow reproduction. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal. 88(9):40-46.

  5. Moriel, P. 2024. UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center research update. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal. 87(9):102-108.

  6. Moriel, P. Using body condition score to increase pregnancy success of beef cows and growth of their calves in Florida. Ona Summer Newsletter – Feature article. August 2024.

  7. Brauner, C., E. Schmitt, V. Isquierdo, and P. Moriel. 2024. Developing replacement beef heifers. Revista Pecuária Sul. Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 17:13-16

  8. Brauner, C., E. Schmitt, and P. Moriel. 2024. Using early weaning and creep-feeding in beef systems. Revista Pecuária Sul. Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 15:11-15

  9. Moriel, P. 2024. Body condition score before and after calving determine pregnancy success of beef cows in Florida. Article of the month (February), South Florida Beef Forage Program.

  10. Moriel, P. 2023. Fatty acid supplementation and pregnancy rates of beef cows. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal. 88(1):46-48.

  11. Moriel, P. 2023. UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center research update. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal. 87(9):102-108.

  12. Moriel, P. 2023. Can we decrease frequency of concentrate supplementation for young growing beef calves? Article of the month (February), South Florida Beef Forage Program.


 


Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations (related to Objectives 1 and 2 only)


 



  1. Moriel, P. 2024. Nutrition for beef females. Deseret Ranch visit. Sep. 20, 2024. St. Cloud, FL. 40 attendees.

  2. Moriel, P. 2024. Cow herd nutrition during pregnancy: impact on subsequent fertility and offspring performance. Proceedings 2024 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, September 4-5, 2024, Athens, GA.

  3. Moriel, P. 2024. Ruminant nutrition symposia: Overview of probiotic supplementation and opportunities to improve cow-calf production. 2024 American Society of Animal Science, Calgary, Canada. Jul 23rd, 2024. 200 attendees.

  4. Moriel, P. 2024. Animal Behavior and Well-being Symposia: Short- and long-term effects of heat stress in cow-calf adapted to tropical and subtropical regions. 2024 American Society of Animal Science, Calgary, Canada. Jul 22nd, 2024. 100 attendees.

  5. Moriel, P. 2024. ASAS-WSASAS Beef Species Symposia: Impacts of supplementing sulfate vs. hydroxychloride sources of Cu, Mn, and Zn on heifer growth performance and physiology during feed restriction and high-starch challenge periods. 2024 American Society of Animal Science, Calgary, Canada. Jul 22nd, 2024. 200 attendees.

  6. Moriel, P. 2024. Impacts of BCS and probiotics on cow-calf production. Ona in-service training, Range Cattle REC, University of Florida, Ona. May 23rd, 2024. 11 attendees.

  7. Moriel, P. 2024. Nutritional impacts on female reproduction. Ona highlight, University of Florida, Ona. May 21st, 2024. 25 attendees.

  8. Moriel, P. 2024. Probiotic supplementation for replacement beef heifers. 73rd Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, University of Florida, Gainesville. May 10th, 2024. 200 attendees.

  9. Moriel, P. 2024. Nutrition for reproduction. 2024 Reproductive Management School. April 16th, 2021, Clewiston, FL. 20 attendees

  10. Moriel, P. 2024. Fetal programming and importance of body condition score. 2024 Reproductive Management School. April 16th, 2021, Clewiston, FL. 20 attendees

  11. Moriel, P. 2024. Nutritional management to optimize cow-calf production in the Southeast – 2024 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Feb. 28, 2024. Gainesville, FL. 300 attendees.

  12. Moriel, P. 2024. Managing cow body condition score – Cattlemen’s Roundtable. Feb. 21, 2024. Okeechobee, FL. 40 attendees.

  13. Moriel, P. 2023. Heat stress in grazing beef cattle in Florida – Adams Ranch Field Day. Nov. 8, 2023. Fort Pierce, FL. 30 attendees.

  14. Moriel, P. 2023. Early weaning. Winter Supplementation – South Florida Beef and Forage Program. Sep. 14, 2023. Okeechobee, FL. 40 attendees.

  15. Rosasco, S., and P. Moriel. 2023. Management strategies to enhance fertility and longevity in replacement heifers. Proceedings 2023 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, September 6-7, 2023, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 200 attendees.

  16. Moriel, P., and S. Rosasco. 2023. Pre- and post-calving nutrition: which one is more important? Beef Reproduction Task Force – Spring Webinar Series – June 27th, 2023. 88 attendees. 302 YouTube Views.

  17. Moriel, P. 2023. Pre- and post-calving nutrition: which one is more important? 6th Annual Nutrition for Beef Females – June 6th, 2023, Seminole tribe, FL. 54 attendees.

  18. Moriel, P. 2023. Pre- and post-calving nutrition: which one is more important? 6th Annual Nutrition for Beef Females – May 31th, 2023, Ona, FL. 46 attendees.

  19. Moriel, P. 2023. Pre- and post-calving nutrition: which one is more important? 6th Annual Nutrition for Beef Females – May 24th, 2023, Dade City, FL. 39 attendees.

  20. Moriel, P. 2023. Fatty acid supplementation to increase pregnancy rates in multiparous beef cows. 72nd Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, University of Florida, Gainesville. May 12th, 2023. 200 attendees.

  21. Supplementing Bovacillus to weaned beef steers during a 90-day grazing period. EAAP 75th Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy.

  22. Effects of moderate exercise regimen on reproductive development of replacement beef heifers reared in drylots at a high stocking density. EAAP 75th Annual Meeting, Florence, Italy.

  23. Supplementing Bovacillus to weaned beef steers during a 90-day grazing period. ASAS 2024.

  24. Pregnancy losses in Bos indicus-influenced cowherds. ASAS 2024.

  25. Administering the maternal bovine appeasing substance before slaughter to improve carcass characteristics of finishing cattle. ASAS 2024.

  26. Supplementing Bovacillus to newly weaned beef steers during a 90-d grazing period. ASAS Southern Section 2024.

  27. Effects of moderate exercise regimen on reproductive development of replacement beef heifers reared in drylots at a high stocking density. ASAS Southern Section 2024.


Scientific and Outreach oral presentation (related to Objectives 1 and 2 only).


 



  1. M. Harvey. 2024. Impact of temperament and stress on reproduction. Applied Reproduction

  2. Strategies in Beef Cattle – Athens, GA (09/05/2024).

  3. M. Harvey. 2024. Body condition score: Impacts on cow productivity. Itawamba County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Fulton, MS (08/01/2024)

  4. M. Harvey. 2024. Mineral nutrition and impacts on cow productivity. Lee County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Tupelo, MS (05/17/2024)

  5. R. dos Reis. 2024. Beef cattle Winter Nutrition Strategies. In: Lincoln Cattlemen Meeting- Brookhaven, MS (03/05/2024).

  6. R. dos Reis. 2024. Beef cattle Nutrition Strategies. In: Pearl River Cattlemen Meeting- Poplarville, MS (02/28/2024).

  7. M. Harvey. 2024. Beef cattle nutrition. MSU Extension – North MS Beef Expo, Ripley, MS. (11/02/2023)

  8. R. dos Reis. 2023. Weaning Management. In: Hancock Cattlemen Meeting- Kiln, MS (10/05/2023).

  9. M. Harvey. 2023. Applied research to improve cattle productivity. Pontotoc County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Pontotoc, MS (05/18/2023).

  10. M. Harvey. 2023. Methods of pregnancy detection. Beef Repro Boot Camp – Prairie, MS (04/28/2023)

  11. M. Harvey. 2023. Stockmanship and low stress cattle handling. Lee County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Tupelo, MS (04/20/2023).

  12. Ferreira, M. 2024. Heat stress in grazing cattle. Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day. Red River Research Center, April 24th.

  13. Ferreira, M. 2024. Seminar. Heat stress in grazing cattle. DeSoto Parish Cattleman’s Field Day. May 10th.

  14. Vedovatto, M. 2024. Seminar. Mineral nutrition for grazing beef cattle. Agrischool Nutriflex. Timac Agro - Brazil. March 3.

  15. Vedovatto, M. 2024. Seminar. 1) Backgrounding calves: management decision and opportunities and 2) Current Research Projects being conducted at Iberia Research Center: preliminary results. Acadiana 2024 Spring Beef Cattle Field Day. Iberia Research Center, Jeanerette, LA, Mar 16.

  16. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. Results of our experiment of an appeasing substance administration in beef cattle. Welfare at weaning meeting. Nutricorp - Brazil. May 25, 2023.

  17. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. Current experiments being conducted at DLREC. Louisiana Forage Conference. Alexandria, LA. Dec 1.

  18. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. Management systems for beef cattle reared in subtropical and tropical environments. USDA multi-state meeting. Montgomery, TX, Nov 6-8.

  19. Vedovatto, M. 2023. 1) Seminar. Weaning Methods and Management and 2) Current research projects being conducted at Iberia Research Center. Acadiana 2023 Fall Beef Cattle Field Day. Iberia Research Center, Jeanerette, LA, Oct 21.

  20. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. Experiences in Animal Science, Cattle. Dean Lee Research and Extension Center Tour Day - Junior Ag Leadership Class. Alexandria, LA, Oct 16.

  21. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. 1) Weaning Methods and Calf Performance and 2) Mineral Nutrition on Livestock Productivity. Northeast Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day. Goldmine Plantation, South Richland Parish, LA, Sept 21.

  22. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. Minerals and Vitamins for Beef Cattle. LSU Agcenter Livestock and Forages Agent Training. Alexandria, LA, Sep 14. Talk.

  23. Vedovatto, M. 2023. Seminar. 1) Weaning Methods and Management and 2) Current Research Projects at Dean Lee. Beef & Forage Field Day. Alexandria, LA, Sep 14, 2023.

11/12/2025

Peer-reviewed articles



  1. Burato, S., N. W. Dias, S. Pancini, L. Melo-Gonçalves, M. B. Walker, D. D. Henry, F. M. Ciriaco, K. M. Harvey, V. R. G. Mercadante, and P. L. P. Fontes. 2025. Impact of early resynchronization in combination with color Doppler ultrasonography on cumulative pregnancy rates and calving distribution in postpartum beef cows. Reprod. Sci. 282:108020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.108020.

  2. A. Tariq, L. M. Goncalves, T. S. Maia, Q. A. Hoorn, D. B. Davis, S. M. Zoca, R. L. Stewart Jr., P. L. P. Fontes, J. J. Bromfield. Overnutrition of young bulls delays in vitro embryonic development and decreases embryo quality. Biol. Reprod. doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioaf216

  3. R.M. Swanson, M.A. Arick, L.M. Gonçalves, D.B. Davis‡, R. L. Stewart Jr., P.L.P. Fontes, and C.O. Lemley. 2025. Seminal plasma from bulls with divergent plane of nutrition minimally alters bovine uterine endometrial epithelial cell gene expression in vitro. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.1093/jas/skaf267.

  4. M. Goncalves, S. Burato, L. Neira, K. Harvey, S.M. Zoca, V.R.G. Mercadante, P.L.P. Fontes. 2025. Impact of late embryonic and early fetal mortality on productivity of beef cows. Trans. Anim. Sci. 9:txaf071. doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf071.

  5. L. M. Goncalves, L. P. Fontes, A. A. C. Alves. 2025. Computer vision analysis of luteal color Doppler imaging may support automated early pregnancy diagnosis in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf166. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf166.

  6. Smith, M. S., J. O. S. Aguilar, G. Nyhuis, F. M. Ciriaco, S. M. Zoca, L. Strickland, R. L. Stewart Jr., J. D. Duggin, and L. P. Fontes. 2025. Relationship between phenotypic subcutaneous backfat thickness and spermiogram outcomes in young beef bulls. 2025. Trans. Anim. Sci. 9: txaf039. doi:10.1093/tas/txaf039.

  7. Oosthuizen, L. M. Goncalves, S. Burato, M. Smith, K. M. Harvey G. C. Lamb, and Pedro L. P. Fontes. 2025. Effect of different GnRH compounds on fertility outcomes in synchronized and presynchronized beef cows. Front. Anim. Sci. 6:1502984. doi: 10.3389/fanim.2025.1502984

  8. P. L. P. Fontes, J. Bromfield, G. C. Lamb, K. G. Pohler. 2025. Impact of paternal high-energy diet on semen quality and embryo development in cattle. Reprod. Fertil. 6: e240082. doi:10.1530/RAF-24-0082.

  9. L. M. Goncalves, S. Burato, M. B. Walker, M. Smith, L. Neira, G. Clements, S. Morgan, R. F. Cooke, and P. L. P. Fontes. 2025. Impact of luteal blood perfusion and estrus expression on pregnancy rates of Bos taurus embryo recipients exposed to fixed-time embryo transfer. Anim Reprod. Sci. 274:107764. doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.107764

  10. G. A. Pessoa, P. L. P. Fontes, I. C. Junior, F. L. Junior, N. Alves, O. G. de Sa Filho, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2025. Fertility of Bos taurus beef cows submitted to fixed-time artificial insemination protocols with intravaginal inserts containing different amounts of progesterone. Theriogenology. 234: 73-82. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.12.003

  11. . Burato, M. B. Walker, L. M. Goncalves, N. Oosthuizen, S. M. Zoca, D. D. Henry, F. M. Ciriaco, J. Ranches, P. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Influence of early progesterone removal on follicular development, expression of estrus, and pregnancy rates in presynchronized postpartum beef cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 267:107541. doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107541

  12. Ferreira, M.L., Vedovatto, M., Siqueira, I.P., Marcon, H., dos Reis, B.R., Silva Junior, R.G., Chinaglia, J.V., Renno, L.N. & Edwards, A.K., 2025. Effects of shade and chromium propionate supplementation during gestation of beef cows under heat stress: cow thermotolerance, cow–calf performance and physiological responses. Journal of Animal Science, 103, p.skaf280. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf280.

  13. Gonçalves, J. C. C., Albuquerque, J. M., Almeida, E. R. d., Coelho, L. C., Godinho, J. A. M., Toma, L. Y. P., Ferreira, M. F. L., Rennó, L. N., Sampaio, C. B., Detmann, E., & Lopes, S. A. Effects of Dried Distillers Grains in Supplements for Beef Cows During Late Gestation on Cow–Calf Performance and Metabolic Status. Animals, 2025, 15(12), 1698. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15121698

  14. Silva, L.G.D., Vedovatto, M., Ranches, J., Martins, E.C., Ferreira, M.F., Lima, E.D.A., Ferreira, L.C.L., Reis, W.V.A.D. and Franco, G.L., 2025. Impact of parenteral copper and zinc administration on reproduction, inflammation, and antioxidant responses of Bos indicus beef heifers. Animals, 15(19), p.2926. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15192926

  15. Reis, B.R., Silva, G.; Marcon, H., Santos, A., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M.L., Vedovatto, M. Effects of trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, inflammatory and immune responses in Bos indicus-influenced beef steers with or without growth-promoting implants. Translational Animal Science 2025, txaf132, ttps://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf132

  16. Mussalafo, D.E., Vedovatto, M., Santos, A.R., Oliveira, D.M., Sterza, F.A., Santos, M., Batista, H.B., Garcia, J.G. and Souza, A.R., 2025. Use of restricted nursing and a bovine appeasing substance on the welfare, growth performance, and response to vaccination of beef calves at weaning. Animal Research and One Health. https://doi.org/10.1002/aro2.70031.

  17. Santos, M., Oliveira, D.M.D., de Souza, M.R., Almeida, G.B.D., Santos, A.R.D., Belmonte, J.C.C., Melo-Sterza, F.D.A., Ferraz, A.L.J. and Vedovatto, M., 2025. Impact of two-stage weaning and bovine-appeasing substance on growth, temperament, pasture behavior, and immune system of Nellore calves. Animals, 15(11), p.1640. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15111640.

  18. Canuto, N.G.D., Fernandes, H.J., Itavo, L.C.V., Vedovatto, M., de Oliveira, D.M., da Silva, T.H.R., da Silva, A.P. and da Silva, A.G., 2025. Natural feed additives in high-concentrate diets fed to Angus × Nellore finishing steers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 321, p.116233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116233.

  19. Ferreira, I.M., Mantovani, H.C., Vedovatto, M., Cardoso, A.S., Rodrigues, A.A., Homem, B.G.C., de Abreu, M.J.I., Rodrigues, A.N., Batista, L.C., de Oliveira, J.S. and Viquez-Umana, F.L., 2025. Impact of dietary exogenous feed enzymes on performance, nutrient digestibility, and ruminal fermentation parameters in beef cattle: a meta-analysis. animal, 19(5), p.101481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2025.101481.

  20. Niwa, M.V.G., Ítavo, L.C.V., Brandão Ferreira Ítavo, C.C., de Nadai Bonin Gomes, M., Longhini, V.Z., Cunha, C.S., Dias, A.M., dos Santos Difante, G., Vedovatto, M., da Costa Gomes, R. and Gurgel, A.L.C., 2025. Fiber sources on performance, carcass, and meat characteristics of feedlot Nellore young bulls. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 109(2), pp.551-559. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.14072.

  21. do Carmo, J.S., da Silva, A.G., Ferreira, L.C.L., da Silva, L.G., Vedovatto, M., de Andrade Melo Sterza, F., da Silva, A.F., Trannin, R.B., da Silva Júnior, J.M., Ítavo, L.C.V. and Fernandes, H.J., 2025. Evaluation of strategies to maximize fixed-time artificial insemination efficiency in Bos taurus indicus females in the Brazilian savannah environment. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 57(6), p.276. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-025-04526-0.

  22. Gonçalves, A.G., Sasa, A., Vedovatto, M., Santos, A.R.D., Oliveira, P.R.O., Rohod, R.V., Belmonte, J.C.C., da Silva, E.R.F., Simões, A.R.P., Ferraz, A.L.J. and Oliveira, M.V.M., 2025. Breed and sex class affect the intake, performance, and meat quality of Pantaneiro and Santa Inês lambs but do not alter carcass patterns. Animal Production Science, 65(10). https://doi.org/10.1071/AN24250.

  23. Queiroz, M.C., Santos, A.R., Vedovatto, M., Ferraz, A.L., Bastianel, E.R., Oliveira, M.V., Arruda, R.M. and Oliveira, D.M., 2025. Ingestive behavior and body development of backgrounded heifers from three genotypes in the Brazilian Pantanal. Animal Research and One Health. https://doi.org/10.1002/aro2.70004.

  24. Franco, G.L., Souza, J.G.D., Martha, G.D.O.D., Faria, F.J.C., Vedovatto, M., Ítavo, L.C.V., D’Oliveira, M.C. and Moreira, A.P., 2025. Black sucupira seed oil (Bowdichia virgilioides Kunth) as a growth-promoting additive for beef cattle. Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 26, p.e20240012. https://doi.org/10.1590/20250012

  25. Harvey, K. M., R. F. Cooke, and B. L. Laubinger. 2025. Impacts of stress on growth and reproductive development of beef heifers. Anim. Front. doi.org/10.1093/af.vfaf013.

  26. Harvey, K. M., R. F. Cooke, and W. I. Jumper. 2025. Vaccination against respiratory pathogens during the cow-calf phase: Impacts on productive and health responses of feedlot cattle. Appl. Anim. Sci. doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02592.

  27. Limede, A. C., Marques, R. S., Cidrini, F. A. A., Souza, G. A. P., Santos, E. F., Wu, X., De Souza, I. S., Qualharello, T., Cooke, R. F., & Chen, C. P. J. 2025. Using audio-visual monitoring to evaluate immune and behavioral indicators to lipopolysaccharide challenge in beef cattle. Anim. Sci. skaf345. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf345

  28. Polizel, D. M., Marques, R. S., Limede, A. C., Cidrini, F. A. A., Gonçalves, J. R. S., Carvalho, P. H. V., & Pires, A. V. 2025. Narasin supplementation enhances growth performance in grazing cattle. 15:1939. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15131939

  29. Cappellozza, B. I., Cooke, R. F., Amaral, R. C., Bach, A., Engle, T. E., Ferraretto, L. F., Marques, R. S., Miller, A. C., Moriel, P., & Vendramini, J. M. B. 2025. Ruminant nutrition symposium: Novel microbial solutions to optimize production efficiency in beef and dairy systems. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf165. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf165

  30. Brenner, M. A., Marques, R. S., Posbergh, C. J., Zezeski, A. L., Geary, T. W., & McCoski, S. R. 2025. Maternal injectable mineral administration effects on calf growth and reproductive parameters. J. Anim. Sci. 15:330. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030330

  31. Sardinha, L. A., Marques, R. S., Limede, A. C., Soares, L. C. B., Cidrini, F. A. A., Toledo, A. F., Gasparina, J. M., de Assis, R. G., Goulart, R. S., Ferreira, E. M., Pires, A. V., & Polizel, D. M. 2025. Levels of physically effective neutral detergent fiber from forage and narasin inclusion: Performance, carcass traits, meat quality, gastrointestinal fermentation, and rumen histology in feedlot lambs. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf235. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf235

  32. Limede, A. C., Marques, R. S., Cidrini, F. A. A., Cruz, V. A., Queiroz, A. C. M., Cidrini, I. A., Farias, I. M. S. A., Rodrigues, A. N., Scholljegerdes, E. J., Souza, I. S., Cooke, R. F., Gresse, R., Vestergaard, G., & Cappellozza, B. I. 2025. Effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on digestibility, ruminal in situ nutrient disappearance, microbiome, and fermentation parameters in forage-fed beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf093. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf093

  33. Cruz, V. A., Marques, R. S., Kvamme, K., Limede, A. C., Cidrini, F. A. A., Cidrini, I. A., Nascimento, K. S., Harvey, K. M., Cordero Llarena, J. F., & Cooke, R. F. 2025. Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation to first-calf beef heifers during late gestation on offspring physiology and performance. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf091. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf091

  34. Cruz, V. A., S. Marques, K. Kvamme, A. C. Limede, F. A. A. Cidrini, I. A. Cidrini, K. S. Nascimento, S. J. Mackey, R. F. Cooke, C. Farmer, and J. Heldt. 2025. Effects of maternal Cu, Mn, and Zn supplementation from different sources on physiological and productive responses of cows and their offspring. J. Anim. Sci. skae391. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae391

  35. Sousa, L. M., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini, B. I. Cappellozza, and Moriel. 2025. Maternal supplementation of Bacillus-based direct-fed microbials alters the maternal and offspring fecal microbiome. Trans. Anim. Sci. Accepted Oct 17, 2025.

  36. Moriel, P., V. S. Izquierdo, C. C. Brauner, L. M. Sousa, J. G. Berwanger, K. B. Cardoso, C. A. Crawford, J. H. J. Bittar, M. H. Poore, R. F. Cooke, J. M. B. Vendramini, and B. I. Cappellozza. 2025. Year-round supplementation of direct-fed microbials to cow-calf pairs and its effects on maternal and offspring productive performance. Trans. Anim. Sci. txaf137. doi:10.1093/tas/txaf137

  37. Izquierdo, V. S., J. Vendramini, N. Ashrafi, R. A. Mimi, S. F. Graham, A. Gonella-Diaza, and Moriel. 2025. Heat stress mitigation during prepartum and postpartum altered the plasma metabolome in Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf195. doi:10.1093/jas/skaf195

  38. Izquierdo, V. S., B. I. Cappellozza, N. Ashrafi, R. A. Mimi, S. F. Graham, J. M. B. Vendramini, A. Gonella-Diaza, and Moriel. 2025. Maternal pre- and post-partum supplementation of a Bacillus-based DFM altered the cow prepartum plasma metabolome and the calf plasma metabolome before and after vaccination. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf135. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf135

  39. Russo, G. H., G. L. B. Tinoco, M. R. Vicari, R. S. Nogueira, P. L. G. Melo, J. A. Torrencilhas, R. A. Curi, Moriel, W. A. Baldassini, L. A. L. Chardulo, and G. L. Pereira. 2025. Gene co-expression networks analysis for energy metabolism shows a positive effect of concentrate supplementation in early weaned Nellore calves. Front. Anim. Sci. 6:1533043. doi:10.3389/fanim.2025.1533043

  40. Souza, I. R. T., Moriel, T. C. Santos, A. V. de Miranda, G. R. R. Monar, M. E. Rezende, K. V. Z. Augusto, M. A. F. Porcionato, M. Victoria Sanz-Fernandez, I. S. Souza, S. J. Mackey, R. F. Cooke, J. V. Vendramini, D. B. Araujo, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2025. Breed and trace mineral source influence the performance of beef heifers during periods of nutrient restriction and grazing forage at early vegetative stage. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf019. doi:10.1093/jas/skaf019

  41. Bennett, A., C. C. Rocha, A. Waheed, F. S. Mesquita, T. S. Maia, M. Lane-Jackson Haimon, Q. A. Hoorn, M. Sagheer, C. J. Cuellar, H. Sultana, O. A. Ojeda-Rojas, R. L. Krisher, M. Rubessa, K. G. Pohler, P. J. Hansen, Moriel, R. C. Chebel, and M. Binelli. 2025. Assessment and prediction of embryo survival in fertility-classified beef cows. Theriogenology. 117560. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117560.

  42. Rocha, C. C., A. B. Montevecchio, A. Bennett, A. Waheed, M. Mazziotta, T. S. Maia, M. L. Haimon, Q. Hoorn, M. Sagheer, C. Cuellar, O. A. Ojeda-Rojas, R. L. Krisher, M. Rubessa, K. G. Pohler, P. J. Hansen, Moriel, R. C. Chebel, and M. Binelli. 2025. Relationships between variables given by an activity monitoring device and ovarian, uterine, hormonal, and pregnancy variables in beef cows. Theriog. 235:64-74. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.01.001

  43. Lazarin, J.V., J.M.B. Vendramini, M.L. Silveira, P. Moriel, L.E. Sollenberger, J.C.B. Dubeux Jr., H.M.S. Silva, N.M. Lage, and J. Garzon. Phosphorus and nitrogen fertilization effects on limpograss forage characteristics toot-stem base mass, and tissue phosphorus concentration. Plant. Nutr. (In press)Castillo, M., T. Griggs, M. Digman, J. Vendramini, J. Dubeux, and C. Pedreira. 2025. Reporting forage nutritive value using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Crop Sci. 65:1:7 https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70063.

  44. Sabrina T Amorim, Nedenia Bonvino Stafuzza, Daniel Cardona Cifuentes, João G N Moraes, Barbara Roqueto dos Reis, Riley Messmann, Luis Camaripano, Fernando Baldi, Genomic study for pregnancy loss in Brahman cattle, Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, 2025, skaf326, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf326

  45. Cifuentes D.C., Neira J.D.R., Albuquerque L.G, Espigolan R., Gonzalez-Herrera L.G, Amorim S.T, Lopez-Correa R.D., Aguilar I., Baldi F. Influence of variance component estimates on genomic predictions for growth and reproductive-related traits in Nellore cattle. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics.doi.org/10.1111/jbg.12900

  46. Morales A.G., Amorim S.T., Lizana C., Pulido R.G., Hanigan M.D., Cockrum R.R., Morota G. Incorporating heterosis effects enhances genetic evaluations for milk production and functional traits in Chilean crossbred dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science.https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-26445


Oral and Poster Abstracts



  1. Fontes, P., D. B. Davis, L. M. Goncalves, M. S. Smith, S. Burato, A. M. Stelzleni, F. L. Fluharty, L. Stewart, R. F. Cooke, J. J. Bromfield, A. Keller, K. Kerns, and S. M. Zoca. 2025. Reproductive consequences of young sire overnutrition in the bovine: I) Systemic metabolic and endocrine profile. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):210–211. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.249

  2. Fontes, P., D. B. Davis, L. M. Goncalves, M. S. Smith, S. Burato, A. M. Stelzleni, F. L. Fluharty, L. Stewart, R. F. Cooke, J. J. Bromfield, A. Keller, K. Kerns, and S. M. Zoca. 2025. Reproductive consequences of young sire overnutrition in the bovine: I) Effects on semen quality and functional traits. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):210–211. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.249

  3. Goncalves, L. M., S. Burato, M. S. Smith, A. Tariq, S. M. Zoca, L. Stewart, J. J. Bromfield, and P. Fontes. 2025. Impact of sire overnutrition on preimplantation conceptus transcriptome profile in the bovine. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):220–221. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.259

  4. Zoca, S. M., G. A. Perry, and P. Fontes. 2025. Bull management: From sperm quality to herd fertility. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):225–226. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.266

  5. Stevenson, C. K., M. M. Dycus, G. A. Araujo, N. Arias, A. H. Rooks, A. L. Zezeski, M. A. Ogg, T. Callaway, P. Fontes, T. W. Geary, and J. M. Lourenco. 2025. The association of the seminal microbiome to flow cytometry assays and breeding soundness exam metrics in yearling bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):211–212. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.250

  6. Smith, M. S., L. M. Goncalves, S. Burato, K. B. Marchant, R. Palomares, S. M. Zoca, and P. Fontes. 2025. Assessment of perceived knowledge gain on bovine reproductive ultrasonography among veterinarians and students following hands-on training. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3):247–248. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.289

  7. Reynolds, S., T. McNair, P. L. P. Fontes, and L. Stewart. 2025. Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Haul-In Days: an Extension program to increase the adaption of a best management practice. J. Anim. Sci.

  8. Schwartz, A., D. Stock, S. Tastad, T. Vidlund, L. M. Goncalves, A. F. Sales, P. H. Yamada, V. R. G. Mercadante, P. L. P. Fontes, S. Johnson, N. W. Dias. 2025. Evaluating the relationship between anogenital distance and fertility in beef females. J. Anim. Sci.

  9. M. Aizpuru, T. N. Andrews, C. D. Bedke, J. A. Cooper, K. J. Richardson, R. L. Dunlap, S. H. Cox, R. A. Cushman, A. P. Snider, P. L. P. Fontes, M. S. Smith, E. Mesen, A. F. Summers, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2025. Influence of source and level of ruminal undegradable protein on antral follicle count and circulating concentrations of urea, glucose, and insulin in beef heifers grazing native rangelands. 2025. J. Anim. Sci. 

  10. R. Henington, T.N. Andrews, C.D. Bedke, J.A. Cooper, K.J. Richardson, R.A. Cushman, A.P. Snider, P.L.P. Fontes, M.S. Smith , A.F. Summers, and E.J. Scholljegerdes. 2025. Effects of source and level of ruminal undegradable protein on serum glucose, insulin, and urea nitrogen in developing beef heifers fed in a dry-lot. J. Anim. Sci.

  11. Goncalves, L.M., Chiconato, G. M. R., Burato, S., Alves, A. A. C., Fontes, P. L. P. 2025. Relationship between human and computer vision-based assessments of luteal blood perfusion in embryo transfer recipients. Reprod. Fertil. Dev 

  12. Credille, B.C., J. Duggin, A.L. Jones, G. Nyhus, P.L.P. Fontes, R. L. Stewart, and R.D. Berghaus. 2025. Maturity, average daily gain, and body weight can be used to predict reproductive tract maturity score in beef replacement heifers consigned to a heifer development program in the southeastern United States. AABP Proceedings. 57:215. doi:10.21423/aabppro20249164.

  13. S. Smith, J. O. S. Aguilar, G. Nyhuis, F. M. Ciriaco, R. L. Stewart Jr., J. D. Duggin, and P. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Evaluating the relationship between subcutaneous backfat thickness and sperm morphology in young beef bulls. J. Anim. Sci. Suppl. 3. 102:528-529. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.594.

  14. M. Goncalves, S. Burato, M. B. Walker, G. Clements, S. Morgan, L. Neira, P. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Impact of luteal blood perfusion and estrus expression on pregnancy rates of beef cows exposed to embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. Suppl. 3. 102:267-268. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.308.

  15. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Contributions of sire diet to pregnancy establishment in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Suppl. 3. 102:100. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.116.

  16. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Trace minerals to improve bull fertility. J. Anim. Sci. Suppl. Suppl. 3. 102:82-83. doi:10.1093/jas/skae234.092.

  17. A. Pessoa, I. C. Junior, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, F. L. Junior, N. Alves, O. G. Sa Filho, and P. L. P. Fontes. 2024. Fertility of postpartum Bos taurus beef cows receiving estradiol/progesterone-based fixed-time artificial insemination protocols with intravaginal devices containing 0.5 or 1.9 g of progesterone. World Buiatrics Congress.

  18. M. Goncalves, P. L. P. Fontes, and A. C. Alves. 2024. Use of deep learning algorithms to evaluate luteal color Doppler ultrasonography as an alternative method of pregnancy diagnosis in cattle. 11th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming (ECPLF 2024).

  19. Marcon, H., Diniz, W.J., Edwards, A.K., Santos, M., Chinaglia, J., Leite, G., Reis, B.R.D., Ferreira, M.F.L., Siqueira, G.R., Banerjee, P. and Brown, T.C., Vedovatto, M., 2025. Impact of late-gestation chromium propionate supplementation of Brangus cows on growth and liver transcriptomics of the offspring. Journal of Animal Science, 103(Supplement_2), pp.29-29. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.035

  20. Gomes, R., Siqueira, I., Marcon, H., Chinaglia, J., Vedovatto, M., Reis, B.R.D., Edwards, A.K. and Ferreira, M.F.L., 2025. Effects of artificial shade and chromium supplementation during mid and late gestation of beef cows under heat stress: cow performance and thermotolerance. Journal of Animal Science, 103(Supplement_2), pp.85-85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.098.

  21. Reis, B., Silva, G., Marcon, H., Mazeres, K., Ferreira, M.L., Amorim, S., Vedovatto, M., Beline, M. Impact of shade and chromium supplementation on performance and blood metabolites of finishing steers under heat stress conditions. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_3, October 2025, Pages 588–589, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.665

  22. Santos, A. R., Ferri, E., Torres, J., Ferreira, M.F., Rezamand, P., Skibiel, A., Wollstein, K., Cruickshank, , Ranches, J. Effects of short-term simulated wildfire smoke exposure on beef heifer blood markers., Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_3, October 2025, Pages 53–54, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.068

  23. Edwards, A.K., Vedovatto, M., Gurie, J., Marcon, H., Scaglia, G., Fannin, J.M., Guidry, K.M. and Gentry, G.T., 2025. Effect of adopting multiple management technologies on cattle performance in a small grazing beef cow-calf system. Journal of Animal Science, 103(Supplement_2), pp.75-76. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.088.

  24. Oliveira, E. F., Santos, A. C. R., Ramalho, A. L., Santos, C. M., Ferreira, M. F., Heldt, J. S., Farmer, C. G., Ranches, J. Effects of vitamin B complex supplementation on blood metabolites and performance of weaned beef calves during a 42-day preconditioning program., Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_3, October 2025, Pages 270–271, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.315

  25.  M. F., Siqueira, I., Gomes, R., Marcon, H., Vedovatto, M., Reis, B., Renno, L. Edwards, A. Changes in blood metabolic profile of cows with and without access to shade or chromium supplementation during gestation under heat stress conditions. Journal of Animal Science103(Supplement_3):206-207 doi:10.1093/jas/skaf300.24

  26. Siqueira, I.P., Gomes, R., Marcon, H., Chinaglia, J., Vedovatto, M., Reis, B.R.D., Edwards, A.K. and Ferreira, M.F.L., 2025. Effects of artificial shade and chromium supplementation during mid and late gestation of beef cows under heat stress: offspring performance, physiological responses and immunity at birth. Journal of Animal Science, 103(Supplement_2), pp.86-86. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.099.

  27. Silva, G., Marcon, H., Ferreira, M.F.L., Ranches, J., Vedovatto, M. and Reis, B.R.D., 2025. Effects of trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, inflammatory and immune responses in implanted and non-implanted beef calves. Journal of Animal Science, 103(Supplement_2), pp.68-68. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.080

  28. Laubinger, B., M. Harvey, M. McKnight, A. McGehee, C. Miles, J. Rimmer, M. Drewery, T. Winton, C. Lemley, R. Cooke, and B. Karisch. 2025. Impact of postweaning stair-step nutritional regimen in beef heifers on reproductive development and productivity as primiparous cows. 2025. Applied Reproduction Strategies in Beef Cattle.

  29. Winton, T. S., J. Welborn, J. Basinger, M. McKnight, A. McGehee, B. Laubinger, C. Miles, J. Rimmer, M. Harvey, and I. Jumper. Effect of anthelmintic treatment on performance and fecal egg count in a Mississippi cow-calf herd. 2025 Veterinary Medicine Research Scholar Symposium.

  30. Welborn, J. C., T. Winton, J. Basinger, M. McKnight, A. McGehee, B. Laubinger, C. Miles, J. Rimmer, I. Jumper, and M. Harvey. 2025. Evaluating preference and consumption patterns of chlortetracycline mineral supplement in commercial beef cows. 2025 Veterinary Medicine Research Scholar Symposium.

  31. Kensisky, C., M. Harvey, I. Jumper, B. Laubinger, A. McGehee, J. Rimmer, C. Miles, and A. Windham. 2025. The impact of fecal egg count during gestation on productive outcomes in beef cattle. 2025 MSU Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium.

  32. Merry, M., K. M. Harvey, J. Parish, B. Laubinger, A. McGehee, C. Miles, A. Windham, C. Kenisky, and J. Rawson. 2025. Analyzing spring versus fall calving in the Black Prairie region of Mississippi. 2025 MSU Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium

  33. Limede A, Marques R, Cidrini F, Cruz VA, Santos EF, Even F, Mercadante VRG. 2025. 102 Award Talk: Bacillus-based direct-fed microbials as a strategic tool in beef cattle production. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 3):273. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.318

  34. Even F, Tabatabai N, Vidlund T, Mitchell C, Limede A, Cruz VA, Marques RS, Mercadante VRG. 2025. PSXI-22 Efficacy of estrus detection by an ear-tag activity monitoring system for beef females. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 3):452–453. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.514

  35. Wu X, Limede A, Marques RS, Ferreira G, Chen CPJ. 2025. 272 Acoustic burp detection for scalable enteric methane monitoring in precision livestock farming. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 3):239–240. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.280

  36. Limede A, Marques RS, Cidrini F, Souza G, Beline M, Even F, Mercadante VRG, Harvey KM, Cappellozza B. 2025. PSV-2 Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product and Bacillus direct-fed microbials on intake and ruminal parameters of heifers fed corn silage-based diets. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 3):396–397. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.454

  37. Limede A, Marques RS, Cidrini F, Souza G, Cruz VA, Beline M, Cappellozza B. 2025. PS-3 Effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on feeder cattle performance during a preconditioning program. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 2):169. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.190

  38. Limede A, Marques RS, Cidrini F, Souza G, Cruz VA, Wu X, Chen CPJ. 2025. 37 Integrating camera and microphone monitoring to evaluate immune responses and behavioral indicators in beef cattle using lipopolysaccharide administration as a model. J Anim Sci 103(Suppl 2):135. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.154

  39. Moriel, P., B. Cappellozza, V. Izquierdo, L. Sousa, C. Brauner, C. Crawford, J. Bittar, J. Vendramini. 2025. Year-round supplementation of a Bacillus-based DFM to cow-calf herds: Maternal and o!spring performance. European. Fed. Anim. Sci. Innsbruck, August25-29, 2025. pp. 658.

  40. Moriel, P., D. Araujo, K. Augusto, M. Porcionato, and J. Vasconcelos. E!ects of trace mineral source on performance of beef heifers during nutrient restriction and starch challenge. European. Fed. Anim. Sci. Innsbruck, August25-29, 2025. pp. 540.

  41. Vendramini, N. Lages Filho, J. Lazarin, M. L. Silveira, H. Da Silva, and P. Moriel. 2025. Forage species and grazing frequency e!ects on warm-season perennial grasses nutritive value and gas production. European. Fed. Anim. Sci. Innsbruck, August25-29, 2025. pp. 211.

  42. Crawford, C. A., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini, B. Cappellozza, and Moriel. 2025. Bacillus-based direct-fed microbials enhanced reproductive success of Bos indicus- influenced beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):391-392.

  43. Vendramini, J. M. B., M. L. Silveira, L. Sollenberger, Moriel, J. C. B. Dubeux, and M. Wallau. 2025. Increasing awareness of forage management benefits for livestock production in the Southeastern US. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):142-143.

  44. Izquierdo, V. S., J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2025. Is mitigating heat stress in beef cattle adapted to tropical/subtropical environments necessary? J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):216-217.

  45. Sousa, L. M., Moriel, M. F. Porcionato, M. J. I. Abreu, J. A. Torrecilhas, G. Pereira, R. Curi, F. D. Resende, and G. R. Siqueira. 2025.Effects of slaughter age on growth and carcass traits of grazing Nellore young bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):75-76.

  46. Moriel, P., D. B. Araujo, J. M. B. Vendramini, K. Augusto, M. F. Porcionato, R. F. Cooke, and J. M. Vasconcelos. Effects of breed and trace mineral source on performance of beef heifers during nutrient restriction and grazing forage at early vegetative stage.. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):77-78.

  47. Lazarin, J. J. M. B. Vendramini, Moriel, C. Anderson, V. S. Izquierdo, and L. M. Sousa. 2025. Stair-step supplementation effects on early-weaned beef calves receiving annual ryegrass. J. Anim. Sci. 103 (3):370-371.

  48. Vendramini, J. M. B., D. Siniscalchi, A. Miranda, Moriel, J. Lazarin, V. S. Izquierdo, and H. Silva. 2025. Regrowth interval, forage species, and propionic acid effects on DM and NDF digestibility of warm-season perennial grass silage. Journal of Animal Science 103(3):485-486.

  49. Cardoso, K. B., V. S. Izquierdo, J. B. Cardoso, M. W. Meireles, F. Lopes, Moriel, J. R. S. Gonçalves, R. Sartori, C. Brauner, and E. Schmitt. 2025. Reproductive performance of Bos indicus cows supplemented with a low dose of rumen-protected methionine. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):644-645.

  50. Izquierdo, V. S., C Brauner, J. H. J Bittar, J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2025. Heat stress during gestation and post-weaning impact the performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 103(3):399-400.

  51. Izquierdo, V. S., C. Crawford, A. M. Gonella, N. Ashrafi, R. A. Mimi, S. F. Graham, J. M. B. Vendramini, and Moriel. 2025. Access to shade in heat stressed beef cows alters the plasma metabolome of both cows and their offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 103(2):87-87

  52. Crawford, C., V. S. Izquierdo, J. M. B. Vendramini, B. Cappellozza, and Moriel. 2025. Supplementation of Bacillus-based direct-fed microbials for grazing Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 103(2):115-115

  53. Amorim S. T., Stafuzza N. B., Cifuentes D. C, Moraes J. G. N., dos Reis B. R., Messmann R, Camaripano L., and Baldi F. Genomic study for pregnancy loss in Brahman cattle. 2025 American Society of Animal Science. Hollywood, FL.

  54. Bis, F. C., F. E. Carvalho, C. A. Almeida, H. B. dos Reis, T. Amorim, N. B. Stafuzza, E. C. de M. Oliveira, M. P. Negreiros, J. B. S. Ferraz, and F. Baldi. Weighted single-step genome-wide association study for pregnancy loss in Nelore heifers. 2025 Brazilian Symposium of Animal Breeding (SBMA).


Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations (related to Objectives 1 and 2 only)



  1. Pregnancy diagnosis and cull cow management (September, 2025). In: Greene County Cattlemen's (55 participants)

  2. Impact of bull overnutrition during development on fertility (September, 2025). In: Applied Reproductive Strategies for Beef Cattle (245 participants)

  3. Estrus synchronization with natural service in beef herds (August, 2025). In: Murray County Cattlemen's Association (8 participants)

  4. Fetal programming in beef herds (August, 2025). In: Feedlot Bootcamp. Athens, GA (35 participants).

  5. Ultrasonography in embryo transfer programs (July, 2025). In: University of Tennessee - Bovine Ultrasound Training. . Spring Hill, TN (11 participants)

  6. Fetal aging through ultrasonography (July, 2025). In: University of Tennessee - Bovine Ultrasound Training. Spring Hill, TN  (11 participants)

  7. Pregnant cow dissection and fetal programming (July, 2025). In: Elite Stockman Program.  Athens, GA (26 participants)

  8. Benefits of a controlled breeding season and how to implement it (July, 2025). In: Walker County Cattlemen's. Chickamauga, GA (28 participants)

  9. Pregnancy diagnosis using blood tests (July, 2025). In: Elite Stockman Programi. Athens, GA (26 participants)

  10. Overview of Basic Reproductive Management Practices (May, 2025). In: Brush Country Livestock Production and Reproduction Management Program. Hebronville, Texas (22 participants)

  11. Ultrasonography in embryo transfer programs (March, 2025) In: UGA Bovine Ultrasound Training. Athens, GA (17 participants)

  12. Fetal aging through ultrasonography (March, 2025). In: UGA Bovine Ultrasound Training. Athens, GA (17 participants)

  13. Heifer Development Considerations for Long Term Productivity (March, 2025). In: Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course. Irwinville, GA (75 participants)

  14. Converting to a Controlled Breeding Season (February, 2025). In: Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course. Athens, GA (115 participants)

  15. Reproductive management considerations for beef herds (October, 2025). In: Master Cattlemen Program. Warren County, GA (37 participants)

  16. Reproductive management considerations for beef herds (February, 2025). In: Master Cattlemen Program. Sumpter County, GA (18 participants)

  17. Boosting Bull Reproductive Health (February, 2025). In: National Cattlemens Beef Association's CattleCon. In: San Antonio, Texas. (75 participants)

  18. Contributions of sire diet to pregnancy establishment in cattle (February, 2025). In: Cargill Brazil Beef Journal. Virtual. (35 participants)

  19. Reproductive management in beef cattle (January, 2025). In: Southeast GA Cattle Field Day. Effingham County (45 participants)

  20. Pregnancy diagnosis methods (January, 2025). In: Southeast GA Cattle Field Day. Effingham County (45 participants)

  21. Strategies to optimize fertility in the upcoming breeding season (January, 2025). In: UGA Winter Webinar Series. Virtual (30 participants).

  22. Beef cattle reproductive management considerations (Jan 2025). In: North Georgia Cattlemens Association. Canton, GA (40 participants)

  23. Using color Doppler ultrasonography to evaluate luteal function in embryo transfer programs (Jan 2025). In: TransOva Companywide PST Webinar. (30 participants)

  24. Understanding breeding soundness examination (Dec 2024). In: Bull Sale Eve. Calhoun, GA (45 participants)

  25. Beef Cattle Reproduction Considerations (December, 2024). In: Southwest Georgia Webinar. (15 participants)

  26. Basic Calving Considerations in Cow-Calf Herds (November, 2024). In: Meriwether Cattlemens. La Grange, GA (50 participants)

  27. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Growth promoting implants for grazing beef cattle. Farm Bureau Meeting, Alexandria, LA, Oct 18. Talk. 70 attendees.

  28. Ferreira, M. 2025. Pregnancy Management Strategies. Pregnancy Determination Clinic. Hill Farm Research Center, October 9th. 40

  29. Ferreira, M. 2025. Pregnancy Determination Clinic. Hill Farm Research Center, October 7th. 40

  30. Ferreira, M. 2025. Fly control management and demonstration. Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day. Hill Farm Research Center, April 24th. 90

  31. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Nutrition and reproduction of beef cattle. Artificial insemination school, Alexandria, LA, Oct 16. Talk. 40 attendees.

  32. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Maternal nutrition: impacts on cow-calf performance. Repronutri Annual Meeting – Brazil, Aug 29–30. 1040 attendees.

  33. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Implants for replacement heifers. Dean Lee Beef and Forage Field Day, Alexandria, LA, Sep 11. Talk. 60 attendees.

  34. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Mineral nutrition for beef cattle. Ranching Academy, Prineville, OR, Aug 16. Talk. 9 attendees.

  35. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Maternal chromium supplementation during late gestation alters the plasma metabolomic profile of Brangus beef calves. Annual Animal Science Society Meeting, Hollywood, FL, Jul 6–11. 60 attendees.

  36. Ferreira, M. Research and Extension programs on Heifer Development at LSU AgCenter. 79th Annual LCAAA Meeting, Marksville, LA Jun 04. Talk. 45 attendees

  37. Vedoatto, M. 2025. Implants for beef heifers. 79th Annual LCAAA Meeting, Marksville, LA, Jun 4. Talk. 45 attendees.

  38. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Implants for grazing cattle. Landry Parish Beef and Forage Field Day, Opelousas, LA, May 22. Talk. 55 attendees.

  39. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Beef cattle nutrition. Master Cattleman Program, Youngsville, LA, May 19. Talk. 40 attendees.

  40. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Beef cattle nutrition. Master Cattleman Program, Lake Charles, LA, May 15. Talk. 45 attendees.

  41. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Beef cattle nutrition. Master Cattleman Program, Alexandria, LA, Apr 14. Talk. 40 attendees.

  42. Ferreira, M. Nutritional Management, Artificial insemination Class, Hill Farm Research Station. April 4th. 30 attendees

  43. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Beef cattle nutrition. Master Cattleman Program, Winnsboro, LA, Mar 10. Talk. 30 attendees.

  44. Vedovatto, M. 2025. Update about beef cattle research at LSU. Louisiana Farm Bureau Meeting, Jeanerette, LA, Jan 17. Talk. 80 attendees.

  45. K. Harvey. 2025. Impact of temperament and stress on reproduction. University of Florida Beef Cattle Short Course – Gainesville, FL (05/08/2025).

  46. K. Harvey. 2025. Maternal behavior impacts cow productivity. Clay County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Houston, MS (05/15/2025)

  47. K. Harvey. 2024. Impact of temperament and stress on reproduction. Monroe County Cattlemen’s Meeting – Aberdeen, MS (11/21/2024).

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