Overview
Background
Dr Luis Silva is an Associate Professor at QAAFI, University of Queensland, leading research in ruminant nutrition. Luis comes from a coffee and dairy farm and brings perspective from another major producer of beef, Brazil, where he had a previous appointment at the University of Sao Paulo. With large international experience, Luis has spent a sabbatical year at AgriBio, Melbourne, and has completed his PhD at Michigan State University, working with the nutritional/physiological modulation of ruminant development. Luis has considerable research linking cattle nutrition with physiological mechanisms and genomic tools and has coordinated several research projects investigating mechanisms to improve the efficiency of tropical cattle production. His work is published in 51 peer-reviewed scientific articles and several book chapters. Luis has also acted as the main advisor for 7 PhD students and 16 Master students.
Availability
- Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University
Research interests
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Ruminant Nutrition
cattle production, forage management, feedlot nutrition, forage conservation, rumen microbiology, forage genomics, rumen efficiency
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Expression of genes from the lignin synthesis pathway in guineagrass genotypes differing in cell-wall digestibility
Stabile, S.S., Bodini, A.P., Jank, L., Renno, F.P., Santos, M.V. and Silva, L.F.P. (2012). Expression of genes from the lignin synthesis pathway in guineagrass genotypes differing in cell-wall digestibility. Grass and Forage Science, 67 (1), 43-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2011.00817.x
2012
Journal Article
Intake, nutrient digestibility and milk yield of dairy cows fed urea and two levels of crude protein in diets with sugar cane
de Jesus, Elmeson Ferreira, Andreucci Conti, Luis Henrique, Tomazi, Tiago, Diniz, Marina Elena, Migliano, Amaral, Prada E Silva, Luis Felipe, Renno, Francisco Palma and dos Santos, Marcos Veiga (2012). Intake, nutrient digestibility and milk yield of dairy cows fed urea and two levels of crude protein in diets with sugar cane. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11 (22), 4135-4142. doi: 10.3923/javaa.2012.4135.4142
2012
Journal Article
Viabilidade econômica de um sistema de produção de pecuária bovina sob alta lotação: Uso na pesquisa e na pecuária comercial
Rodrigues, Rinaldo, Gameiro, Augusto Hauber, Silva, Luis Felipe Prada E. and Alves, Teresa Cristina (2012). Viabilidade econômica de um sistema de produção de pecuária bovina sob alta lotação: Uso na pesquisa e na pecuária comercial. Revista Brasileira de Saude e Producao Animal, 13 (1), 244-257. doi: 10.1590/s1519-99402012000100022
2010
Journal Article
Productive performance and milk protein fraction composition of dairy cows supplemented with sodium monensin
Gandra, J.R., Renno, F.P., de Freitas Junior, J.E., dos Santos, M.V., Prada e Silva, L.F. and de Araujo, A.P.C. (2010). Productive performance and milk protein fraction composition of dairy cows supplemented with sodium monensin. Revista Brasileira De Zootecnia-Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 39 (8), 1810-1817. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982010000800025
2010
Journal Article
Valor nutritivo do colmo de híbridos de milho colhidos em três estádios de maturidade
Salazar, Diego Reynaga, Stabile, Samuel dos Santos, Guimaraes, Paula de Souza, Guidetti Zagatto Paterniani, Maria Elisa Ayres, dos Santos, Marcos Veiga and Prada e Silva, Luis Felipe (2010). Valor nutritivo do colmo de híbridos de milho colhidos em três estádios de maturidade. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 45 (7), 758-766. doi: 10.1590/S0100-204X2010000700018
2010
Journal Article
Characteristics of nutritional quality and production of genotypes of guineagrass harvested in three maturity stages
dos Santos Stabile, S., Salazar, D.R., Jank, L., Renno, F.P. and e Silva, L.F.P. (2010). Characteristics of nutritional quality and production of genotypes of guineagrass harvested in three maturity stages. Revista Brasileira De Zootecnia-Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 39 (7), 1418-1428. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982010000700004
2010
Conference Publication
Sequence similarities of genes from the lignin biosynthesis pathway in tropical grasses, maize and rice
Geronimo, D. M., Oliveira, N. S., Machado, A. B. S. and Silva, L. F. P. (2010). Sequence similarities of genes from the lignin biosynthesis pathway in tropical grasses, maize and rice. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
2010
Journal Article
Blood parameters of dairy cows supplemented with different fat sources
de Freitas Junior, Jose Esler, Renno, Francisco Palma, Prada e Silva, Luiz Felipe, Gandra, Jefferson Rodrigues, Maturana Filho, Milton, Foditsch, Carla and Venturelli, Beatriz Conte (2010). Blood parameters of dairy cows supplemented with different fat sources. Ciencia Rural, 40 (4), 950-956. doi: 10.1590/S0103-84782010005000039
2010
Conference Publication
Effect of nutrition and chronic infusion of leptin on intake and body composition of Bos indicus heifers at puberty
Carvalho, M. V., Magalhaes, J. D., Gimenes, L. U., Rodrigues, G. P. and Silva, L. F. P. (2010). Effect of nutrition and chronic infusion of leptin on intake and body composition of Bos indicus heifers at puberty. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
2010
Journal Article
Chemical composition and digestibility of sugarcane harvested at two periods of the year
de Carvalho M.V., Rodrigues P.H.M., Lima M.L.P., dos ANJOS I.A., Landell M.G.A., dos Santos M.V. and Prada e Silva L.F. (2010). Chemical composition and digestibility of sugarcane harvested at two periods of the year. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 47 (4), 298-306. doi: 10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2010.26829
2010
Conference Publication
Expression of neuropeptide Y and its receptors as affected by nutrition and leptin infusion in Zebu heifers
Diniz-Magalhaes, J., Carvalho, M. V., Machado, A. B. S., Ribeiro, R. A. and Silva, L. F. P. (2010). Expression of neuropeptide Y and its receptors as affected by nutrition and leptin infusion in Zebu heifers. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
2009
Journal Article
Effect of the kappa-casein gene polymorphism, breed and seasonality on physicochemical characteristics, composition and stability of bovine milk
Botaro, Bruno Garcia, Real de Lima, Ygor Vinicius, Cortinhas, Cristina Simoes, Prada e Silva, Luis Felipe, Renno, Francisco Palma and dos Santos, Marcos Veiga (2009). Effect of the kappa-casein gene polymorphism, breed and seasonality on physicochemical characteristics, composition and stability of bovine milk. Revista Brasileira De Zootecnia-Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 38 (12), 2447-2454. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982009001200022
2009
Journal Article
Efeito de níveis crescentes de uréia na dieta de vacas leiteiras sobre a composição e rendimento de fabricação de queijos minas frescal
Aquino, Adriana Augusto, Peixoto Junior, Kleber Da Cunha, Gigante, Mirna Lúcia, Rennó, Francisco Palma, Silva, Luis Felipe Prada e and Santos, Marcos Veiga dos (2009). Efeito de níveis crescentes de uréia na dieta de vacas leiteiras sobre a composição e rendimento de fabricação de queijos minas frescal. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 46 (4), 273. doi: 10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2009.26775
2008
Journal Article
In situ degradability of corn stover and elephant-grass harvested at four stages of maturity
E Silva, L.F.P., Cassoli, L.D., Roma, Jr. L.C., Rodrigues, A.C.D.O. and Machado, P.F. (2008). In situ degradability of corn stover and elephant-grass harvested at four stages of maturity. Scientia Agricola, 65 (6), 595-603. doi: 10.1590/S0103-90162008000600005
2008
Journal Article
Intramammary infusion of leptin decreases proliferation of mammary epithelial cells in prepubertal heifers
Silva, L.F.P., Etchebarne, B.E., Nielsen, M.S.W., Liesman, J.S., Kiupel, M. and VandeHaar, M.J. (2008). Intramammary infusion of leptin decreases proliferation of mammary epithelial cells in prepubertal heifers. Journal of Dairy Science, 91 (8), 3034-3044. doi: 10.3168/jds.2007-0761
2008
Journal Article
Leptin and hypothalamic gene expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus Nellore heifers
Vaiciunas, Aline, Coutinho, Luiz L., Meirelles, Flavio V., Pires, Alexandre V. and Silva, Luis Felipe P. (2008). Leptin and hypothalamic gene expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus Nellore heifers. Genetics and Molecular Biology, 31 (3), 657-664. doi: 10.1590/S1415-47572008000400010
2007
Conference Publication
Hypothalamic genes expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers
Vaiciunas, A., Coutinho, L. L. and Silva, L. F. P. (2007). Hypothalamic genes expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers. Joint Annual Meeting of the American-Dairy-Science-Association/Poultry-Science-Association-Asociacion-Mexicana-de-Produccion-Animal/American-Society-of-Animal-Science, San Antonio, TX United States, 8 July 2007. New York, NY United States: Elsevier .
2007
Conference Publication
Leptin expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers
Silva, L. F. P., Vaiciunas, A. and Coutinho, L. L. (2007). Leptin expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers. SAVOY: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE.
2007
Conference Publication
Leptin expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers
Silva, L. F. P., Vaiciunas, A. and Coutinho, L. L. (2007). Leptin expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers. PSA Meeting 2007, -, 2007. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
2007
Conference Publication
Hypothalamic genes expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers
Vaiciunas, A., Coutinho, L. L. and Silva, L. F. P. (2007). Hypothalamic genes expression in early- and late-maturing Bos indicus heifers. PSA Meeting 2007, -, 2007. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Ability of on-animal sensors to estimate individual intake of supplements in beef cattle
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker, Dr Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the nitrogen efficiency in tropically adapted cattle
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the nitrogen efficiency in tropically adapted cattle
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing beef cattle production in Northern Australia: Understanding performance variations, adoption of management practices, and modelling the impact of interventions on business performance
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Ability of on-animal sensors to estimate individual intake of supplements in beef cattle
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker, Dr Sarah Meale
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
Heritability of Isotopes and Using NIRS for Improved Nitrogen Use in Cattle
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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