The effects of multiple supplements with different urea levels on the productive performance and nutritional characteristics, for finishing beef cattle kept in deferred pasture of palisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu) in the transition period of rainy to dry season were evaluated. The estimated dry matter availability of the pasture ranged from 16,360 to 9,358 kg/ha. In the performance trial, 20 crossbreed bulls, 20 months old and initial 376 kg BW were used. The animals were grouped in lots of […]

This experiment was carried out to evaluate the performance of steers of three genetic groups: Nellore (NN), ½ Guzerat × ½ Nellore (GN) and ½ Brahman × ½ Nellore (BN). Forty-one steers, 24 mo old, kept in pasture of Brachiaria grass. All animals were from the same herd and were raised under the same conditions and slaughtered at 3 years old. At the beginning of the experiment and at slaughter, Brahman-crossed animals were heavier than the animals from the other […]

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hair coat traits (thickness (T), reflectance (R), length (L), diameter (D) and number of hairs per unit area (N)) and sweating rate (SR) on calving interval (CI, n = 423) and days to calving (DC, n = 1202) of Braford cows raised in Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. Data were analyzed by least squares and the model for CI included the effects of age class of cow, genetic group, sire and […]

The objective was to evaluate the efficiency of conversion of dry matter (DM) and metabolizable energy (ME) of the diet on weight gain and weight of calf weaned per cow. A total of 13 Nellore, 13 crossbred F1 Simental × Nellore (SN) and 13 F1 Limousin × Nellore (LN) cows with 5 to 9 years of age and their offspring was used. Between 15 and 210 days post calving, the cows were kept in individual stalls, with the calves. Diets […]

The dynamics of phosphorus in the body of Santa Ines lambs fed diets with different levels of this mineral was evaluated, considering the correlations among the levels of phosphorus consumed, in plasma; in saliva, in rumen contents, in feces, and in urine. Eighteen lambs were used with five mo old and 27 kg BW. The experiment was divided into two periods of five weeks, each with nine animals. The animals were individually kept in cages of metabolism study and were […]

Forage growth dynamic in an Oat (Avena strigosa, Schreb) + Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum, Lam) pasture managed at different grazing heights was evaluated in order to access the mixed-sward potential in a crop-livestock integrated system. Treatments were four sward grazing heights (10, 20, 30, and 40 cm), measured with a sward-stick. The experimental design was a random block with three replications. The grazing method utilized was continuous stocking with variable stocking rate. Beef steers weighting 210 kg with approximately 10 month […]

The objectives of this study were to evaluate reproductive traits (age at first calving and calving interval) and to obtain heritability estimates for birth weight in a crossbred (Murrah and Mediterranean breeds) Buffalo population in Rondonia State, Brazil. Data recorded between 1979 and 2001 were analyzed by SAS®. Variance components and heritability estimates were obtained by using the DFREML program. Age at first calving (1,291 ± 235 days) was significantly influenced by the contemporary group of dam. Calving interval (451 […]

The supplementation of concentrate to young bulls kept in pastures of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu during the dry season of the year was evaluated. A total of 16 young bulls from Canchim breed, with 7 mo old and 250 kg, was allotted to a completely randomized design in 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. The factors consisted of balanced supplements for two potential of microbial fermentation – 9.5 and 11.0 g microbial crude protein/MJ fermentable metabolizable energy and for weight gain […]

The objective of this study was to evaluate chemical additive and microbial inoculants effectiveness on fermentative changes that lead to the inhibition of the ethanol production and reduction of dry matter losses in sugarcane silages. Silos were made in 20 liter plastic buckets provided with a Bunsen type valve that allows gas to escape and a device to collect effluents. The applied additives were urea (1% of fresh forage); microbial additive Lalsil cana®, that has heterolactic bacteria Lactobacillus buchneri (NCIMB […]

Available phosphorus requirement of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was determined. A total of 352 fishes with initial weight of 0.41 g ± 0.30 g was assigned to a completely block experimental design were used, with four levels of available phosphorus and four replications. Diets with 32.0% CP and 3,050 kcal DE/kg were supplemented with dicalcium phosphate to obtain levels of 0.21; 0.40; 0.56 and 0.71% of available phosphorus in the diets. Diets were handly fed during 120 days. No […]