Overview
Background
I study aspects of reproductive physiology that impact fertility in cattle, early embryonic development, and precision animal agriculture technologies that can improve animal health and performance. The goal of my research program is to apply research-based knowledge to refine current and develop new bio-technologies that can be readily adopted by cattlemen.
My research program is centered on three focus areas:
- To investigate reproductive physiology and advance reproductive efficiency of beef cattle through the development of reliable bio-technologies that can be quickly implemented;
- To maintain collaborative research that focuses on investigating early embryonic development in cattle;
- To develop reliable, efficient, and profitable management strategies and technologies that can enhance the productivity of beef production systems.
Availability
- Dr Vitor Mercadante is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research impacts
I believe that the development of biotechnologies and systems, which can significantly impact beef production, can only be achieved by combining basic and applied research. Further, I believe there is a critical need for research discoveries to be followed by creating extension outreach programs to spread science-based knowledge to stakeholders and the general public. My program is focused on improving the fertility and reproductive efficiency of beef females by better understanding reproductive physiology, advancing reproductive biotechnologies and developing management strategies for increased reproductive success.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Impact of early resynchronization in combination with color Doppler ultrasonography on cumulative pregnancy rates and calving distribution in postpartum beef cows
Burato, Samir, Dias, Nicholas Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Melo-Gonçalves, Lucas, Walker, Madison Blake, Henry, Darren Dwayne, Ciriaco, Francine Messias, Harvey, Kelsey Margaret, Mercadante, Vitor Rodrigues Gomes and Fontes, Pedro Levy Piza (2025). Impact of early resynchronization in combination with color Doppler ultrasonography on cumulative pregnancy rates and calving distribution in postpartum beef cows. Animal Reproduction Science, 282 108020, 108020. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.108020
2025
Conference Publication
PSXI-22 Efficacy of estrus detection by an ear-tag activity monitoring system for beef females
Even, Frank, Tabatabai, Nikki, Vidlund, Trinity, Mitchell, Camille, Limede, Arnaldo, Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Marques, Rodrigo and Mercadante, Vitor R G (2025). PSXI-22 Efficacy of estrus detection by an ear-tag activity monitoring system for beef females. ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, United States, 6-10 July 2025. Champaign, IL, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.514
2025
Conference Publication
334 The impacts of temperament and stress on reproductive efficiency in beef females
Dias, Nicholas Wege, Flax, Sydney H, Stock, Danielle M, Schwartz, Allen G, Johnson, Sandy and Mercadante, Vitor R G (2025). 334 The impacts of temperament and stress on reproductive efficiency in beef females. ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, United States, 6-10 July 2025. Champaign, IL, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.268
2025
Conference Publication
102 Award talk: bacillus-based direct-fed microbials as a strategic tool in beef cattle production
Limede, Arnaldo, Marques, Rodrigo, Cidrini, Fernando, Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Santos, Erollykens F, Even, Frank and Mercadante, Vitor R G (2025). 102 Award talk: bacillus-based direct-fed microbials as a strategic tool in beef cattle production. ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, United States, 6-10 July 2025. Champaign, IL, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.318
2025
Conference Publication
PSV-2 effects of saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product and bacillus direct-fed microbials on intake and ruminal parameters of heifers fed corn silage-based diets
Limede, Arnaldo, Marques, Rodrigo, Cidrini, Fernando, Souza, Gilyard, Beline, Mariane, Even, Frank, Mercadante, Vitor R G, Harvey, Kelsey M and Cappellozza, Bruno (2025). PSV-2 effects of saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product and bacillus direct-fed microbials on intake and ruminal parameters of heifers fed corn silage-based diets. ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, United States, 6-10 July 2025. Champaign, IL, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.454
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
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
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
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
2023
Journal Article
Reproductive and lactational responses of multiparous dairy cattle to short-term postpartum chromium supplementation during the summer months
Soffa, Dallas R., Stewart, Jacob W., Arneson, Alicia G., Dias, Nicholas W., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Rhoads, Robert P. and Rhoads, Michelle L. (2023). Reproductive and lactational responses of multiparous dairy cattle to short-term postpartum chromium supplementation during the summer months. JDS Communications, 4 (2), 161-165. doi: 10.3168/jdsc.2022-0287
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