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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2026
Journal Article
Interleukin-6 and Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Differentially Modify Embryonic Disk Composition in Post Hatching Bovine Embryos
Oliver, Mary A, Mercadante, Vitor R G and Ealy, Alan D (2026). Interleukin-6 and Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Differentially Modify Embryonic Disk Composition in Post Hatching Bovine Embryos. Biology of Reproduction ioag083. doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioag083
2025
Conference Publication
Label free enrichment of live human sperm cells using the Cyto R1 platform™
Tabatabai, Nikki Banou, Thomas, Dean, Kinskie, Kyle, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Lysiak, Jeffrey, Manka, David, Brown, Kyle, Poudel, Bindica, Dobson, Leah and Campbell, Laila (2025). Label free enrichment of live human sperm cells using the Cyto R1 platform™. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier.
2025
Journal Article
Frozen media preserves blastocyst development and quality in cattle embryos produced in vitro: a six-month evaluation
Walsh, Allison A., Morozyuk, Michael, Schettini, Gustavo P., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Ealy, Alan D. and Biase, Fernando H. (2025). Frozen media preserves blastocyst development and quality in cattle embryos produced in vitro: a six-month evaluation. Theriogenology, 247 117595, 117595. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117595
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, 108020-282. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.108020
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
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
Journal Article
Supplementation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product to beef cows grazing fescue-based pastures and its impact on reproductive performance
Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Stewart, Jamie L., Clark, Sherrie G., Redifer, Tracey, Belknap, Craig R. and Currin, John F. (2025). Supplementation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product to beef cows grazing fescue-based pastures and its impact on reproductive performance. Translational Animal Science, 9 txaf063. doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf063
2025
Conference Publication
Delaying fixed-time artificial insemination on the 7-Day CO-Synch plus CIDR protocol to incorporate utilization of sex sorted semen in beef cows
Even, Frank, Vidlund, Trinity, Tabatabai, Nikki, Redifer, Tracey, Stewart, Jamie L., Clark, Sherrie, Currin, John and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2025). Delaying fixed-time artificial insemination on the 7-Day CO-Synch plus CIDR protocol to incorporate utilization of sex sorted semen in beef cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf170.063
2025
Conference Publication
Evaluating the relationship between anogenital distance and fertility in beef cattle females
Dias, Nicholas Wege, Schwartz, Allen G., Stock, Danielle M., Flax, Sydney H., Vidlund, Trinity, Goncalves, Lucas Melo, Sales, Alvaro Fabricio Freitas, Furquim, Renato Correa, Yamada, Paulo Henrique, Mercadante, Vitor R. G. Rodrigues Gomes, Fontes, Pedro and Johnson, Sandy (2025). Evaluating the relationship between anogenital distance and fertility in beef cattle females. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf170.069
2025
Journal Article
Impact of late embryonic and early fetal mortality on productivity of beef cows
Gonçalves, Lucas Melo, Burato, Samir, Neira, Lucas, Harvey, Kelsey, Menegatti Zoca, Saulo, Mercadante, Vitor Rodrigues Gomes and Fontes, Pedro Levy Piza (2025). Impact of late embryonic and early fetal mortality on productivity of beef cows. Translational Animal Science, 9 txaf071, txaf071-9. doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf071
2024
Journal Article
Silvopastoral systems as a strategy to attenuate the negative effects of heat stress on productivity of beef cows grazing natural grassland
Goncherenko, G. A., Baez, F., Fedrigo, J. K., Cruz, R. Santa, Claramunt, M., Mercadante, V. R. G. and Vinoles, C. (2024). Silvopastoral systems as a strategy to attenuate the negative effects of heat stress on productivity of beef cows grazing natural grassland. Agroforestry Systems, 98 (7), 1995-2011. doi: 10.1007/s10457-024-01081-9
2024
Conference Publication
Differences in pregnancy loss between <i>Bos indicus</i> and <i>Bos taurus</i> cattle
Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Vidlund, Trinity, Pancini, Stefania, Smith, Damon, Moorey, Sarah, Ealy, Alan, Biase, Fernando, Pohler, Ky G. and Lamb, Cliff C. (2024). Differences in pregnancy loss between Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.114
2024
Conference Publication
Effects of ω-3 PUFA supplementation during late gestation to first-calf beef heifers on physiological and performance responses of offspring
Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Marques, Rodrigo, Ogg, Makayla A., Cidrini, Iorrano A., Nascimento, Keuven, Limede, Arnaldo C. Cintra, McCoski, Sarah, Posbergh, Christian, Bradbery, Amanda N., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Harvey, Kelsey M., Cordero, Juan and Cooke, Reinaldo F. (2024). Effects of ω-3 PUFA supplementation during late gestation to first-calf beef heifers on physiological and performance responses of offspring. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.484
2024
Conference Publication
Investigating the effects of Chromium Propionate supplementation on productive and reproductive performance of beef cows
Vidlund, Trinity, Mitchell, Camille, Craun, Hannah, Currin, John, Stewart, Jamie L., Clark, Sherrie, Wolpert, Bailey, Redifer, Tracey and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2024). Investigating the effects of Chromium Propionate supplementation on productive and reproductive performance of beef cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.630
2024
Conference Publication
Pregnancy supportive metabolites are enhanced in Brahman cows on day 15 of the estrous cycle
Smith, Damon, Poliakiwski, Brette, Vilches, Mario, Muntari, Musah, Singleton, Sarah A., Polanco, Odile, Melo, Gabriela, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Moorey, Sarah, Ealy, Alan, Biase, Fernando, Lamb, Cliff C. and Pohler, Ky G. (2024). Pregnancy supportive metabolites are enhanced in Brahman cows on day 15 of the estrous cycle. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.333
2024
Conference Publication
Maternal fatty acid supplementation and its impact on dam and offspring performance
Marques, Rodrigo, Ogg, Makayla A., Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Cidrini, Iorrano A., Nascimento, Keuven, Limede, Arnaldo C. Cintra, de Que, Amanda Caroliny Marques de Caroliny Marques, McCoski, Sarah, Posbergh, Christian, Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Harvey, Kelsey M., Cordero, Juan and Geary, Tom W. (2024). Maternal fatty acid supplementation and its impact on dam and offspring performance. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.483
2024
Conference Publication
Ovarian follicle diameter and corpus luteum volume of beef cows enrolled in fixed-time artificial insemination while receiving chromium propionate supplementation
Vidlund, Trinity, Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie, Stewart, Jamie L., Craun, Hannah, Mitchell, Camille, Wolpert, Bailey, Redifer, Tracey and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2024). Ovarian follicle diameter and corpus luteum volume of beef cows enrolled in fixed-time artificial insemination while receiving chromium propionate supplementation. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.328
2024
Conference Publication
Maternal supplementation with different sources of trace minerals to beef cattle and its effects on postweaning responses of the offspring
Cruz, Vinicius Alves, Marques, Rodrigo, Kvamme, Keenan, Limede, Arnaldo C. Cintra, Ogg, Makayla A., McCoski, Sarah, Posbergh, Christian, Bradbery, Amanda N., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Mackey, Shea, Pickett, Autumn, Cooke, Reinaldo F., Farmer, Chance G. and Heldt, Jeff S. (2024). Maternal supplementation with different sources of trace minerals to beef cattle and its effects on postweaning responses of the offspring. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.084
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Vitor Mercadante is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
In-Vitro Approaches to Shield the Oocyte Activation Program from Heat-Induced Damage in Bovine Oocytes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andres Gambini
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