The Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia (RBZ) is a publication dedicated to the broad field of Animal Science. We publish high-quality, original scientific research that spans across diverse areas within the discipline. The scope of RBZ encompasses a wide range of topics, including aquaculture, biometeorology and animal welfare, forage crops and grasslands, animal and forage plants breeding and genetics, animal reproduction, ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition, meat science and muscle biology, precision livestock, and animal production systems and agribusiness.
The Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia (RBZ) is a publication dedicated to the broad field of Animal Science. We publish high-quality, original scientific research that spans across diverse areas within the discipline. The scope of RBZ encompasses a wide range of topics, including aquaculture, biometeorology and animal welfare, forage crops and grasslands, animal and forage plants breeding and genetics, animal reproduction, ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition, meat science and muscle biology, precision livestock, and animal production systems and agribusiness.
The Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia (RBZ) is a publication dedicated to the broad field of Animal Science. We publish high-quality, original scientific research that spans across diverse areas within the discipline. The scope of RBZ encompasses a wide range of topics, including aquaculture, biometeorology and animal welfare, forage crops and grasslands, animal and forage plants breeding and genetics, animal reproduction, ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition, meat science and muscle biology, precision livestock, and animal production systems and agribusiness.
Sollenberger,Lynn E.. Sustainable production systems for Cynodon species in the subtropics and tropics. R. Bras. Zootec. [online]. 2008, vol.37, special issue, [cited 2026-06-13], pp.85-100. Available from: <https://rbz.org.br/article/sustainable-production-systems-for-cynodon-species-in-the-subtropics-and-tropics/>. ISSN 1516-3598. http://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982008001300011.
Sollenberger,Lynn E.. Sustainable production systems for Cynodon species in the subtropics and tropics. R. Bras. Zootec., v.37, special issue, p. 85-100. Jul. 2008. Available from: <https://rbz.org.br/article/sustainable-production-systems-for-cynodon-species-in-the-subtropics-and-tropics/>. acess on 13 Jun. 2026. http://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982008001300011.
Sollenberger,Lynn E.. (2008). Sustainable production systems for Cynodon species in the subtropics and tropics. R. Bras. Zootec., 37(special issue) , 85-100. http://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982008001300011.
SollenbergerLynn E.. Sustainable production systems for Cynodon species in the subtropics and tropics. R. Bras. Zootec. [Internet]. 2008 Jul [cited 2026 Jun 13]; 37(special issue): 85-100. Available from: https://rbz.org.br/article/sustainable-production-systems-for-cynodon-species-in-the-subtropics-and-tropics/. http://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982008001300011.
Figure 2
Evolution of cow weight according to the genetic group of calves, from farrowing to weaning.
PCH - calves from predominantly Charolais cows; PNE - calves from predominantly Nellore cows; AACH - calves from breed bulls Aberdeen Angus and predominantly Charolais cow; AANE - calves from breed bulls Aberdeen Angus and predominantly Nellore cow.