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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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. 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. 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.
2006
Conference Publication
Leptin increases IGF-I-induced expression of SOCS3 mRNA in prepubertal heifer mammary parenchyma.
Etchebarne, B. E., Silva, L. F. P., Liesman, J. S. and VandeHaar, M. J. (2006). Leptin increases IGF-I-induced expression of SOCS3 mRNA in prepubertal heifer mammary parenchyma.. AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE.
2005
Journal Article
Short communication: Intramammary infusion of IGF-I increases bromodeoxyuridine labeling in mammary epithelial cells of prepubertal heifers
Silva, LFP, Liesman, JS, Etchebarne, BE, Nielsen, MSW and VandeHaar, MJ (2005). Short communication: Intramammary infusion of IGF-I increases bromodeoxyuridine labeling in mammary epithelial cells of prepubertal heifers. Journal of Dairy Science, 88 (8), 2771-2773. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72956-8
2002
Journal Article
Evidence for a local effect of leptin in bovine mammary gland
Silva, LFP, VandeHaar, MJ, Nielsen, MSW and Smith, GW (2002). Evidence for a local effect of leptin in bovine mammary gland. Journal of Dairy Science, 85 (12), 3277-3286. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(02)74416-0
2002
Journal Article
Short communication: Relationship between body growth and mammary development in dairy heifers
Silva, LFP, VandeHaar, MJ, Whitlock, BK, Radcliff, RP and Tucker, HA (2002). Short communication: Relationship between body growth and mammary development in dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science, 85 (10), 2600-2602. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(02)74344-0
2002
Journal Article
Effect of dietary protein on prepubertal mammary development in rapidly growing dairy heifers
Whitlock, BK, VandeHaar, MJ, Silva, LFP and Tucker, HA (2002). Effect of dietary protein on prepubertal mammary development in rapidly growing dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science, 85 (6), 1516-1525. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(02)74221-5
2000
Journal Article
Células somáticas no leite em rebanhos brasileiros
Machado, Paulo Fernando, Pereira, Alfredo Ribeiro, Silva, Luís Felipe Prada e and Sarriés, Gabriel Adrian (2000). Células somáticas no leite em rebanhos brasileiros. Scientia Agricola, 57 (2), 359-361. doi: 10.1590/s0103-90162000000200026
2000
Journal Article
Correlation between chemical composition and dry matter and neutral detergent fiber in situ degradation of corn hybrids bulky fraction
e Silva, Luis Prada, Machado, Paulo Fernando, de Francisco Junior, José Carlos, Donizetti, Melchiades and Ribeiro Pereira, Alfredo (2000). Correlation between chemical composition and dry matter and neutral detergent fiber in situ degradation of corn hybrids bulky fraction. Revista Brasileira De Zootecnia-Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 29 (1), 288-294. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982000000100037
2000
Journal Article
Efeito do nível de células somáticas sobre os constituintes do leite II-lactose e sólidos totais
Prada e Silva, Luís Felipe, Pereira, Alfredo Ribeiro, Machado, Paulo Fernando and Sarries, Gabriel Adrián (2000). Efeito do nível de células somáticas sobre os constituintes do leite II-lactose e sólidos totais. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 37 (4). doi: 10.1590/s1413-95962000000400014
2000
Journal Article
Correlation between Chemical Composition and Dry Matter and Neutral Detergent Fiber in Situ Degradation of Corn Hybrids Bulky Fraction
Silva, Luís Felipe Prada E., Machado, Paulo Fernando, De Francisco Jr., José Carlos, Donizetti, Melchiades and Pereira, Alfredo Ribeiro (2000) Correlation between Chemical Composition and Dry Matter and Neutral Detergent Fiber in Situ Degradation of Corn Hybrids Bulky Fraction. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 29 1: 288-294.
1999
Journal Article
Efeito do nível de células somáticas sobre os constituintes do leite I-gordura e proteína
Pereira, Alfredo Ribeiro, Prada e Silva, Luís Felipe, Molon, Leonardo Kehdi, Machado, Paulo Fernando and Barancelli, Giovana (1999). Efeito do nível de células somáticas sobre os constituintes do leite I-gordura e proteína. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 36 (3). doi: 10.1590/s1413-95961999000300003
1999
Journal Article
Características agronômicas e digestibilidade "in situ" da fração volumosa de híbridos de milho para silagem
Silva, Luís Felipe Prada e, Machado, Paulo Fernando, Francisco Júnior, José Carlos de and Donizetti, Melchiades T. (1999). Características agronômicas e digestibilidade "in situ" da fração volumosa de híbridos de milho para silagem. Scientia Agricola, 56 (1), 171-184. doi: 10.1590/s0103-90161999000100024
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Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva is:
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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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