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2024

Journal Article

Interleukin-6 supplementation improves bovine conceptus elongation and transcriptomic indicators of developmental competence

Speckhart, Savannah L., Oliver, Mary A., Keane, Jessica A., Dias, Nicholas W., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Biase, Fernando H. and Ealy, Alan D. (2024). Interleukin-6 supplementation improves bovine conceptus elongation and transcriptomic indicators of developmental competence. Biology of Reproduction, 111 (1), 43-53. doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioae045

Interleukin-6 supplementation improves bovine conceptus elongation and transcriptomic indicators of developmental competence

2024

Journal Article

Multiple administrations of bovine-appeasing substance during a 42-d preconditioning program followed by feedlot receiving and its effects on physiologic, health, and performance responses of feeder cattle

Kvamme, Keenan, Marques, Rodrigo S., Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Cintra, Arnaldo Limede, Ogg, Makayla Anne, McCoski, Sarah R., Posbergh, Christian J., Bradbery, Amanda N., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Mackey, Shea J., Pickett, Autumn T. and Cooke, Reinaldo F. (2024). Multiple administrations of bovine-appeasing substance during a 42-d preconditioning program followed by feedlot receiving and its effects on physiologic, health, and performance responses of feeder cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 102 skae151, 1-13. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae151

Multiple administrations of bovine-appeasing substance during a 42-d preconditioning program followed by feedlot receiving and its effects on physiologic, health, and performance responses of feeder cattle

2024

Conference Publication

Investigating the effects of Chromium Propionate supplementation on reproductive performance of beef cows

Vidlund, Trinity, Craun, Hannah, Mitchell, Camille, Currin, John, Stewart, Jamie L., Clark, Sherrie, Redifer, Tracey and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2024). Investigating the effects of Chromium Propionate supplementation on reproductive performance of beef cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae019.070

Investigating the effects of Chromium Propionate supplementation on reproductive performance of beef cows

2024

Conference Publication

A retrospective analysis of gestational length and its influencers for Bos taurus beef cows

Mitchell, Camille, Vidlund, Trinity, Craun, Hannah, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Redifer, Tracey and Currin, John (2024). A retrospective analysis of gestational length and its influencers for Bos taurus beef cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae019.003

A retrospective analysis of gestational length and its influencers for Bos taurus beef cows

2024

Journal Article

Implementing fixed-time artificial insemination programs in beef herds

Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Lamb, Graham Cliff (2024). Implementing fixed-time artificial insemination programs in beef herds. The Veterinary clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 40 (1), 141-156. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.08.008

Implementing fixed-time artificial insemination programs in beef herds

2023

Journal Article

Effects of a single supplemental dose of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in 2 different fixed-time artificial insemination synchronization protocols among beef cows and heifers

Rich, Jerica J. J., Northrop-Albrecht, Emmalee J., Epperson, Kaitlin M., Zoca, Saulo Menegatti, Perkins-Oines, Stephanie D., Walker, Julie A., Funston, Rick N., Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Perry, George A. (2023). Effects of a single supplemental dose of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in 2 different fixed-time artificial insemination synchronization protocols among beef cows and heifers. Applied Animal Science, 39 (6), 443-448. doi: 10.15232/aas.2023-02429

Effects of a single supplemental dose of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in 2 different fixed-time artificial insemination synchronization protocols among beef cows and heifers

2023

Conference Publication

Awardee Talk: Foraging for Collaboration: Beef-Forage System Strengths Unite Research and Extension Efforts in the Asas Southern Section

Mullenix, Kimberly, Gadberry, Shane, Rhinehart, Justin D., Dillard, S. Leanne, Tucker, Jennifer J. J., Stewart, Robert Lawton, Vendramini, Joao, Poole, Daniel H., Sanchez, Nicole C. Burdick, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Bratcher, Christy L., Welsh, Thomas H., Arthington, John, Poore, Matthew H., Earnhardt-San, Audrey L., Carrell, Russell C., Justice, S. Maggie and Soffa, Dallas R. (2023). Awardee Talk: Foraging for Collaboration: Beef-Forage System Strengths Unite Research and Extension Efforts in the Asas Southern Section. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad281.187

Awardee Talk: Foraging for Collaboration: Beef-Forage System Strengths Unite Research and Extension Efforts in the Asas Southern Section

2023

Conference Publication

Supplementing Ca Salts of Soybean Oil Via Low-Moisture Molasses-Based Blocks to Improve Reproductive Performance and Overall Productivity of Beef Cows

Pickett, Autumn, Cooke, Reinaldo F., Goncalves, Lucas, Burato, Samir, Holton, Mark, Dias, Nicholas Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Redifer, Tracey, Clark-Deener, Sherrie, Currin, John, Stewart, Jamie L., Fontes, Pedro L. P. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Supplementing Ca Salts of Soybean Oil Via Low-Moisture Molasses-Based Blocks to Improve Reproductive Performance and Overall Productivity of Beef Cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad281.095

Supplementing Ca Salts of Soybean Oil Via Low-Moisture Molasses-Based Blocks to Improve Reproductive Performance and Overall Productivity of Beef Cows

2023

Conference Publication

Reproductive Management Practices for Beef Cow-Calf Producers in Virginia: a Survey

Vidlund, Trinity, Craun, Hannah and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. R. G. (2023). Reproductive Management Practices for Beef Cow-Calf Producers in Virginia: a Survey. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad281.562

Reproductive Management Practices for Beef Cow-Calf Producers in Virginia: a Survey

2023

Conference Publication

Impact of Performance Parameters on Sale Price of Bulls at the Southwest Virginia Bull Test Sale

Craun, Hannah, Greiner, Scott P. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. R. G. (2023). Impact of Performance Parameters on Sale Price of Bulls at the Southwest Virginia Bull Test Sale. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad281.567

Impact of Performance Parameters on Sale Price of Bulls at the Southwest Virginia Bull Test Sale

2023

Conference Publication

Impact of Early Resynchronization in Combination with Color Doppler Ultrasonography on Cumulative Pregnancy Rates in Postpartum Beef Cows

Burato, Samir, Dias, Nicholas Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Goncalves, Lucas Melo, Walker, Madison B. B., Henry, Darren D. H., Ciriaco, Francine M. Messias, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Harvey, Kelsey M. M. and Fontes, Pedro L. P. (2023). Impact of Early Resynchronization in Combination with Color Doppler Ultrasonography on Cumulative Pregnancy Rates in Postpartum Beef Cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad281.260

Impact of Early Resynchronization in Combination with Color Doppler Ultrasonography on Cumulative Pregnancy Rates in Postpartum Beef Cows

2023

Journal Article

Effect of dietary energy source on pregnancy rates and reproductive physiology of pastured beef heifers

Davis, Ty C., Amirault, Katherine E., Stewart, Jacob W., Gleason, Claire B., Dias, Nicholas W., Timlin, Claire L., Seekford, Zachary K., Ealy, Alan D., Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and White, Robin R. (2023). Effect of dietary energy source on pregnancy rates and reproductive physiology of pastured beef heifers. Frontiers in Animal Science, 4 1170377, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fanim.2023.1170377

Effect of dietary energy source on pregnancy rates and reproductive physiology of pastured beef heifers

2023

Conference Publication

Changes in Vaginal Microbiome of Beef Cows Enrolled in an Estrous Synchronization Protocol

Dias, Nicholas W., Schettini, Gustavo, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Pancini, Stefania, Biase, Fernando and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Changes in Vaginal Microbiome of Beef Cows Enrolled in an Estrous Synchronization Protocol. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.072

Changes in Vaginal Microbiome of Beef Cows Enrolled in an Estrous Synchronization Protocol

2023

Conference Publication

Challenges in Breeding and Genetics

Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Dias, Nicholas W., Pancini, Stefania, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Craun, Hannah, Vidlund, Trinity and Klonicke, Zachary (2023). Challenges in Breeding and Genetics. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.115

Challenges in Breeding and Genetics

2023

Conference Publication

Ovulatory Follicle and Corpus Luteum Development of <i>Bos Taurus</i> Cows Under Nutrient Restriction

Craun, Hannah, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Pancini, Stefania, Dias, Nicholas W., Vidlund, Trinity, Klonicke, Zachary, White, Baker, Seekford, Emma, Pent, Gabriel J., Henry, Darren H., Ealy, Alan, Biase, Fernando, Pohler, Ky, Lamb, Cliff C. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Ovulatory Follicle and Corpus Luteum Development of Bos Taurus Cows Under Nutrient Restriction. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.067

Ovulatory Follicle and Corpus Luteum Development of <i>Bos Taurus</i> Cows Under Nutrient Restriction

2023

Conference Publication

Reproductive Performance of Beef Cow-Calf Operations in VA with a Fall or Spring Breeding Season

Goncherenko, Guillermo, Pancini, Stefania, Dias, Nicholas W., Craun, Hannah, Vidlund, Trinity, Klonicke, Zachary, Redifer, Tracey, Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie, Stewart, Jamie L. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Reproductive Performance of Beef Cow-Calf Operations in VA with a Fall or Spring Breeding Season. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.005

Reproductive Performance of Beef Cow-Calf Operations in VA with a Fall or Spring Breeding Season

2023

Conference Publication

Impact of Early Life Nutrition and Supplementation of a Yeast Derived Product in Growth and Development of Beef Calves

Pancini, Stefania, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Craun, Hannah, Dias, Nicholas W., Vidlund, Trinity, Klonicke, Zachary and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Impact of Early Life Nutrition and Supplementation of a Yeast Derived Product in Growth and Development of Beef Calves. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.114

Impact of Early Life Nutrition and Supplementation of a Yeast Derived Product in Growth and Development of Beef Calves

2023

Conference Publication

Investigating the potential benefits of an immunostimulant (mycobacterium cell wall fraction) treatment on increased pregnancy success of embryo transfer recipients

Vidlund, Trinity, Pancini, Stefania, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Dias, Nicholas W., Craun, Hannah, Klonicke, Zachary, Hinshaw, Randall, Switzer, Matthew, Giles, Ryan and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Investigating the potential benefits of an immunostimulant (mycobacterium cell wall fraction) treatment on increased pregnancy success of embryo transfer recipients. Southern Section 2023 Meeting, Raleigh, NC, United States, 21-24 January 2023. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skad068.007

Investigating the potential benefits of an immunostimulant (mycobacterium cell wall fraction) treatment on increased pregnancy success of embryo transfer recipients

2023

Journal Article

Evaluation of the stress-reducing effect of trace mineral injection in beef calves

Megahed, Ameer A. A., Bittar, Joao H. J., Palomares, Roberto A. A., Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Dias, Nicholas W. W. (2023). Evaluation of the stress-reducing effect of trace mineral injection in beef calves. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37 (3), 1278-1285. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16721

Evaluation of the stress-reducing effect of trace mineral injection in beef calves

2023

Journal Article

Supplementing Ca salts of soybean oil via low-moisture molasses-based blocks to improve reproductive performance and overall productivity of beef cows

Pickett, A. T., Cooke, R. F., Goncalves, L. M., Burato, S., Holton, M. P., Dias, N. W., Pancini, S., Redifer, T., Clark, S. G., Currin, J. F., Stewart, J. L., Fontes, P. L. P. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2023). Supplementing Ca salts of soybean oil via low-moisture molasses-based blocks to improve reproductive performance and overall productivity of beef cows. Animal Reproduction Science, 252 107227. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107227

Supplementing Ca salts of soybean oil via low-moisture molasses-based blocks to improve reproductive performance and overall productivity of beef cows