The canopy structural traits of tanzaniagrass (Panicum maximum Jacq. cv Tanzania) pastures under three resting periods (PDs), defined as the time to complete the expansion of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 new leaves per tiller, along several grazing cycles (CPs), were evaluated. The following response variables were evaluated: green leaf dry matter mass (MSLV), green stem dry matter mass (MSCV), dead forage dry mass (MSFM), canopy height, leaf/stem and live/dead material ratios at pre- and post- grazing, crop growth rate (TCC) […]

A study was carried out with the objectives to evaluate the raising system deep-bedding (wood shavings and rice husk), in comparison to the traditional concrete floor in the raising of swine during the growth and finishing phases and to evaluate the animal performance based on BGTHI (Black Globe Temperature and Humidity Index), in the weight gain, ration intake, feed conversion and the water consumption. A total of 216 animals (Landrace ´ Large White) was used, divided in 12 uniform lots, […]

Intake, digestibility of dry matter and nutrients, milk production and composition were evaluated with four isoenergetic diets containing 1.53 Mcal of net energy/kg DM and 11.4, 16.5, 19.5, and 22.6% CP. The effect of energy and PB levels were evaluated by considering the ratio of protein content and net energy concentration of the diets, obtaining values of 7.3, 10.8, 12.9, and 14.8. Eight goats were assigned to two 4 x 4 latin square design. The experimental period lasted 21 days, […]

This trial evaluated the effect of particle size (small: between 0.2 and 0.6 cm or large: between 1.0 and 2.0 cm) and cutting height (low cut: 15.2 cm or high cut: 38.6 cm) of the corn plant on losses and nutritional value of silages. Treatments were: T1 – small particle size with low cutting height; T2 – large particle size with low cutting height; T3 – small particle size with high cutting height; and T4 – large particle size with […]

This research was carried out with the objective to evaluate the raising systems in deep-bedding (wood shavings and rice husk) and the traditional system of concrete floor, and its influence in the thermal environment (BGTHI [Black Globe Temperature and Humidity Index] and surface temperature of both floor and bed), and swine animal performance from 25 kg to 120 kg. Two hundred sixteen animals were used (Landrace x Large White), 72 per raising system (18 pigs/pen). For comparison, the animals were […]

The objective was to determine the voluntary intake and digestibility of DM, OM and nutrients (CP, GE, NDF, ADF, CT, NSC and EE). And nitrogen balance of diets containing maniçoba maniçoba (Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg.) hay Twenty-four Santa Ines lambs, average 28.62 kg LW were allotted to a completely randomized design and fed diets containing 20, 40, 60 e 80% of maniçoba hay.The mean intakes of DM, OM, CP and CT were 1.24, 1.12; 0.20; and 0.827 kg/d, respectively, and […]

The experiment was carried out to evaluate the fermentative and microbiological dynamics of the tropical grass silages using pelleted citrus pulp (PCP) as an additive. The Tanzania (Panicum maximum cv. Tanzania) and Marandu (Brachiaria brizantha (Hochst. ex. A. RICH) Stapf cv. Marandu) grasses were harvested at 64 and 49 days of regrowth, respectively. The following treatments were evaluated: control (0%), addition of 5% and 10% of pelleted citrus pulp (PCP) in a fresh matter basis, and seven fermentation periods (1, […]

An experiment was carried out to verify the effect of different dietary Na levels on the performance and egg quality of laying Japanese quail during the peak of production (69 to 132 days old). A total of 300 laying Japanese quails aged 69 days was allocated to 30 experimental units with ten birds each. The quails were assigned to a completely randomized design, with five treatments, six replicates. The Na levels studied were 0.017, 0.083, 0.149, 0.215, and 0.281% corresponding […]

The fermentative characteristics and the chemical composition of elephant grass silages with increasing levels of dehydrated passionfruit by-product (DPB) were evaluated. Five DPB addition levels (0.0; 3.5; 7.0; 10.5; and 14.0%; in a grass fresh matter basis), in a complete randomized design with four replicates were studied. The grass was cut at 60 days of age, chopped, and ensiled, reaching a packing density of 600 kg/m3. After 28 days of ensiling, the silos were opened and samples were collected for […]

In order to prepare tilapia for winter, it were evaluated the effect of two levels of lipid (8.0 and 12.0%) and three levels of vitamin C (300.0; 600.0 and 1,200.0 mg of vitamin C/kg diet), with four replicates each treatment, plus two treatments, absent of test nutrients supplementation and supplemented with 6.0% of lipid and 125.0 mg of vitamin C/kg diet on growth performance and physiologic parameters during 112 days. It was utilized 192 fingerlings, with average weight of 5.57 […]