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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2023
Journal Article
Assessing pregnancy outcomes in cow-calf operations after administration of modified-live or killed virus vaccinations at the initiation of synchronization for fixed-time AI
Stewart, Jamie L., Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie G., Redifer, Tracey, Givens, M. Daniel and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2023). Assessing pregnancy outcomes in cow-calf operations after administration of modified-live or killed virus vaccinations at the initiation of synchronization for fixed-time AI. Theriogenology, 200, 43-48. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.01.027
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
2022
Journal Article
Evaluation of a rumen modifier to limit pellet intake in beef brood cows
Gleason, Claire B., Wilson, T. Bain, Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and White, Robin R. (2022). Evaluation of a rumen modifier to limit pellet intake in beef brood cows. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3 1080115. doi: 10.3389/fanim.2022.1080115
2022
Journal Article
Evaluating the use of luteal color Doppler ultrasonography and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins to diagnose pregnancy and predict pregnancy loss in Bos taurus beef replacement heifers
Holton, Matthew P., de Melo, Gabriela D., Dias, Nicholas W., Pancini, Stefania, Lamb, Graham C., Pohler, Ky G., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Harvey, Kelsey M. and Fontes, Pedro L. P. (2022). Evaluating the use of luteal color Doppler ultrasonography and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins to diagnose pregnancy and predict pregnancy loss in Bos taurus beef replacement heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 100 (12) skac335. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac335
2022
Conference Publication
Grazing Behavior of Cows Grazing Natural Grassland Under Silvopastoral Systems or Full sun
Goncherenko, Guillermo, Claramunt, Martin, Santa Cruz, Rodrigo, Fedrigo, Jean, Baez, Francisco, Pancini, Stefania, Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Vinoles, Carolina (2022). Grazing Behavior of Cows Grazing Natural Grassland Under Silvopastoral Systems or Full sun. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac247.373
2022
Conference Publication
Supplementation of Condensed Tannins to Beef Heifers During Peripartum Period Affects Coccidia Parasite Load in Dam and Offspring
Pancini, Stefania, Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Varnell, Hannah and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2022). Supplementation of Condensed Tannins to Beef Heifers During Peripartum Period Affects Coccidia Parasite Load in Dam and Offspring. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac247.037
2022
Journal Article
Effects of temperament on reproductive performance of Bos taurus heifers enrolled in the 7-day CO-Synch
Dias, Nicholas W., Timlin, Claire L., Santilli, Felipe, Harvey, Kelsey M., Cooke, Reinaldo F., Clark, Sherrie, Currin, John F. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2022). Effects of temperament on reproductive performance of Bos taurus heifers enrolled in the 7-day CO-Synch. Translational Animal Science, 6 (4) txac156. doi: 10.1093/tas/txac156
2022
Conference Publication
Survey of reproductive management practices for beef cow-calf producers in Virginia
Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Goncherenko, Guillermo and Mercadante, Vitor Rodrigues G. (2022). Survey of reproductive management practices for beef cow-calf producers in Virginia. ASAS Annual 2022 Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, 26–30 June 2022. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac247.515
2022
Conference Publication
Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates of Beef Cows Enrolled in two Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination Protocols, with or without pre-Synchronization
Pancini, Stefania, Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie, Stewart, Jamie L. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2022). Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates of Beef Cows Enrolled in two Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination Protocols, with or without pre-Synchronization. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac247.462
2022
Conference Publication
Administering a Bovine Appeasing Substance to Beef Heifers During an Estrous Synchronization Protocol and its Impacts on Temperament and Pregnancy Rate
Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Goncherenko, Guillermo, Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie, Stewart, Jamie L., Cooke, Reinaldo and Mercadante, Vitor Rodrigues G. (2022). Administering a Bovine Appeasing Substance to Beef Heifers During an Estrous Synchronization Protocol and its Impacts on Temperament and Pregnancy Rate. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac247.276
2022
Journal Article
Growth and reproductive responses of heifers consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue seed with or without sodium bicarbonate supplementation
Hardin, Keri N., Reis, Barbara R. dos, Dias, Nicholas W., Fiske, David A., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Rhoads, Michelle L., Wilson, Thomas B. and White, Robin R. (2022). Growth and reproductive responses of heifers consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue seed with or without sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Applied Animal Science, 38 (4), 317-325. doi: 10.15232/aas.2022-02273
2022
Journal Article
Delayed processing of blood samples impairs the accuracy of mRNA-based biomarkers
Wilson, Chace, Dias, Nicholas W., Pancini, Stefania, Mercadante, Vitor and Biase, Fernando H. (2022). Delayed processing of blood samples impairs the accuracy of mRNA-based biomarkers. Scientific Reports, 12 (1) 8196. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-12178-5
2022
Conference Publication
Early pregnancy diagnosis in bos Taurus beef replacement heifers using color doppler ultrasonography
Holton, Matthew P., Dalmaso, Gabriela, Dias, Nicolas W., Pancini, Stefania, Lamb, G. C., Pohler, Ky G., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Harvey, Kelsey M. and Fontes, Pedro (2022). Early pregnancy diagnosis in bos Taurus beef replacement heifers using color doppler ultrasonography. Southern Section 2022 Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 22-25 January 2022. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac028.023
2022
Conference Publication
Efficacy of sequential estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination protocols in beef cattle
Carter, Courtnie L., Rhinehart, Justin D., Fontes, Pedro, Crites, Ben, Anderson, Les, Schneider, Liesel G. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2022). Efficacy of sequential estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination protocols in beef cattle. Southern Section 2022 Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 22-25 January 2022. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac028.030
2022
Conference Publication
Cannabidiol Supplementation and Physiological Response in Transported Horses
Turner, Paxton L., Guay, Kim A., Jones, Trinette, Cohen, Lori, Elwonger, Faith, Van Geem, Renata, Smith, William B. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2022). Cannabidiol Supplementation and Physiological Response in Transported Horses. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
2022
Journal Article
Effects of nerve growth factor-β from bull seminal plasma on steroidogenesis and angiogenic markers of the bovine pre-ovulatory follicle wall cell culture
Stewart, Jamie L., Gao, Liying, Flaws, Jodi A., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Dias, Nicholas W., Canisso, Igor F. and Lima, Fabio S. (2022). Effects of nerve growth factor-β from bull seminal plasma on steroidogenesis and angiogenic markers of the bovine pre-ovulatory follicle wall cell culture. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 786480. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.786480
2021
Conference Publication
Injectable trace mineral supplementation on grazing beef cows: effect on subsequent offspring birth weight and weaning weight
Pancini, Stefania, Currin, John, Stewart, Jamie L., Clark, Sherrie, Redifer, Tracey, Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Timlin, Claire L., Sales, Alvaro and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2021). Injectable trace mineral supplementation on grazing beef cows: effect on subsequent offspring birth weight and weaning weight. ASAS Annual 2021 Meeting, Louisville, KY, United States, 14-17 July 2021. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skab235.567
2021
Conference Publication
Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates of Beef Replacement Heifers Enrolled in Two Fixed-time Artificial Insemination Protocols, with or Without Pre-synchronization
Mercadante, Vitor R. G. Rodrigues Gomes, Lamb, G. Cliff C., Oosthuizen, Nicky, Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Haines, Hannah, Currin, John, Clark, Sherrie, Stewart, Jamie L., Pent, Gabriel J., Holton, Matthew P., Davis, Dylan B., Hernandez, Shane R. R., Stewart, R. Lawton and Fontes, Pedro L. (2021). Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates of Beef Replacement Heifers Enrolled in Two Fixed-time Artificial Insemination Protocols, with or Without Pre-synchronization. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
2021
Conference Publication
Estimation of phosphatidylserine positive sperm in fresh bull semen
Haines, Hannah, Stewart, Jamie L., Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Clark, Sherrie, Leeth, Caroline, Lysiak, Jeffrey and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. Rodrigues Gomes (2021). Estimation of phosphatidylserine positive sperm in fresh bull semen. ASAS Annual 2021 Meeting, Louisville, KY, United States, 14-17 July 2021. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skab235.755
2021
Conference Publication
The effects of vaginal pH on fertility of beef cows and heifers enrolled in the 7-d Co-synch plus Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR) Protocol
Dias, Nicholas W. Wege, Pancini, Stefania, Haines, Hannah and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. Rodrigues Gomes (2021). The effects of vaginal pH on fertility of beef cows and heifers enrolled in the 7-d Co-synch plus Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR) Protocol. ASAS Annual 2021 Meeting, Louisville, KY, United States, 14-17 July 2021. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skab235.017
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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