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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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