This work had as objective to validate the computer program of Sistema Viçosa de Formulação de Rações, as well as the 1996 beef NRC, including levels 1 (NRC system) and 2 (Cornell System) for growing beef cattle under pastures. The data of daily gain predicted by the programs as a function of body weight, genetic groups and supplements composition and intake during the dry season were compared to the observed values. The levels 1 and 2 of NRC system underpredicted […]

The experiment was carried out to evaluate the performances of cross breed Saanen dairy goats submitted to two strategies of supplementation with concentrate 30% of daily requirements in net energy (NRC, 1981) supplied by concentrate, from third week until the end of lactation (ESC.1) or 60% of requirements from the 3rd to the 13th week of lactation and 15% from 14th until the end of lactation (ESC.2); and evaluate the animal response to these strategies of supplementation with concentrate in […]

The objective of this study was to evaluate milk production of primiparous beef cows and growth of calves of two genotypes from birth to weaning. Forty eight Hereford heifers with average age of 3 years grazing only native pastures were used. Sixteen cows were inseminated with Red Angus (Bos taurus) semen and 32 with Nelore (Bos indicus). Effects were calf genotype (GENOT) – Bos taurus x Bos taurus and Bos taurus x Bos indicus, calving season (EPOCN), concentrated in Spring […]

The objectives of this work were to evaluate effects of replacing corn by cassava by-product meal, in diets of Saanen lactating goats, on milk production and composition (total solids and crude protein), nutrient apparent digestibility and total digestible nutrients (TDN) of diets. Four multiparous goats fitted with ruminal cannula, with 100 days of lactation, were used. The design was a 4 x 4 Latin square and treatments as following: 0, 33, 67 and 100% replacement of corn by cassava by-product […]

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate multiple supplements containing whole soybean (GSOI) and cottonseed (ALG) in relation to standard supplement of corn grain plus soybean meal (FSOJA) in crossbred steers finished at pasture, in the dry season. The supplements were balanced to reach the level of 20% CP, as fed basis. In the first experiment, average daily gain (ADG – kg/day), hot carcass dressing (CD -%) and carcass weight (CW – kg) were evaluated. Twelve Holstein-Zebu crossbred steers, averaging 24 […]

Thirty six Nellore bulls, with 240 kg initial live weight (LW), were used. Four were reference bulls and the remaining were distributed in eight treatments, with four different concentrate levels in the diets (20; 40; 60 and 80%) and two crude protein (CP) levels (15 and 18%), in dry matter basis. The dry matter (DMI), organic matter (OM), CP, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and total digestible nutrients (TDN) intakes were determined, as well as the average LW gain (LWG), empty […]

Forty Nellore bulls, with average initial live weight (LW) of 240 kg, were used. Four reference bulls and four bulls fed for maintenance were used, and the remaining was assigned to eight treatments, with four different concentrate levels in the diets (20, 40, 60 and 80%) and two (15 and 18%) levels of crude protein (CP). The protein, fat and energy contents retained in the body were estimated by regression equations of the logarithm of protein, fat or energy body […]

Forty Nellore bulls, with average initial live weight (LW) of 240 kg, were used. Four reference bulls and four bulls fed for maintenance were used, and the remaining was assigned to eight treatments, with four different concentrate levels in the diets (20; 40; 60 and 80%) and two levels of crude protein (CP) (15 and 18%). The dry matter (DM) intake enough to maintain the energy balance was calculated dividing the metabolizable energy (ME) consumption enough for maintenance, of 131.92 […]

The objective of this research was to evaluate two levels of lipids (3 and 7%) in the diet of milking cows, and to evaluate in the 7% lipids two lipid sources (crushed soybean and soybean oil), on milk production and composition, ruminal parameters, ammonia production by mixed ruminal bacteria and dry matter intake. Six mature Holstein cows, purebred or crossbred, 500 kg of live weight, 30 days after calving and milk production of 20 l/day, were assigned to a two […]

The effects of concentrate supplementation of stocked an during the rainny season on the body composition of energy and protein and net requirements of protein and energy for weight gain were evaluated. Forty-nine crossbred steers, were Brachiaria decumbens pastures, were used. The experiment was driven in three experimental periods, according to a completely randomized design. The following supplements were daily fed at 10 a.m.: mineral salt (SALT), supplements based on corn and soybean meal, with 20% CP, at the level […]