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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2017
Conference Publication
Effects of delayed insemination on pregnancy rates of suckled beef cows enrolled in the 7-d CO-Synch plus Cidr estrus synchronization protocol and that were not detected in estrus by the time of fixed-time AI
Dias, N. W., Timlin, C. L., Currin, J. F., Clark, S., Whittier, W. D. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2017). Effects of delayed insemination on pregnancy rates of suckled beef cows enrolled in the 7-d CO-Synch plus Cidr estrus synchronization protocol and that were not detected in estrus by the time of fixed-time AI. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.477
2017
Conference Publication
Differences in embryo survival between Bos indicus and Bos taurus females receiving energy restricted diets during early gestation
Fontes, P. L. P., Oosthuizen, N., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Sanford, C. D., Canal, L. B., Mercadante, V. R. G., Johnson, S. E., Ealy, A. D., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2017). Differences in embryo survival between Bos indicus and Bos taurus females receiving energy restricted diets during early gestation. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.473
2017
Conference Publication
Effects of an AI plastic sheath with three semen outputs on AI pregnancy rates of beef heifers enrolled in estrus synchronization protocols
Timlin, C. L., Dias, N. W., Currin, J. F., Clark, S. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2017). Effects of an AI plastic sheath with three semen outputs on AI pregnancy rates of beef heifers enrolled in estrus synchronization protocols. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.158
2017
Conference Publication
Administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin prior to fixed-time artificial insemination and the effects on pregnancy rates and conceptus development in beef heifers
Oosthuizen, N., Fontes, P. L. P., Henry, D. D., Sanford, C. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Canal, L. B., DiLorenzo, N., Mercadante, V. R. G. and Lamb, G. C. (2017). Administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin prior to fixed-time artificial insemination and the effects on pregnancy rates and conceptus development in beef heifers. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.136
2016
Conference Publication
Effects of pre- and postpartum supplementation of ruminally protected polyunsaturated fatty acids on reproductive performance of suckled beef
Fontes, P. L. P., Oosthuizen, N., Ciriaco, F. M., Henry, D. D., Garcia-Ascolani, M. E., Mercadante, V. R. G., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2016). Effects of pre- and postpartum supplementation of ruminally protected polyunsaturated fatty acids on reproductive performance of suckled beef. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.2527/jam2016-1208
2016
Journal Article
Effects of molasses and crude glycerol combined in a liquid supplement on ruminal fermentation in beef steers consuming bermudagrass hay
Ciriaco, F. M., Henry, D. D., Mercadante, V. R. G., Schulmeister, T. M., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Lamb, G. C. and DiLorenzo, N. (2016). Effects of molasses and crude glycerol combined in a liquid supplement on ruminal fermentation in beef steers consuming bermudagrass hay. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (9), 3851-3863. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0491
2016
Journal Article
Synchronization and Artificial Insemination Strategies in Beef Cattle
Lamb, Graham Clifford and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2016). Synchronization and Artificial Insemination Strategies in Beef Cattle. Veterinary Clinics of North America-Food Animal Practice, 32 (2), 335-+. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2016.01.006
2016
Journal Article
Effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin administration at breeding on cow, conceptus, and subsequent offspring performance of beef cattle
Mercadante, V. R. G., Fontes, P. L. P., Ciriaco, F. M., Henry, D. D., Moriel, P., Ealy, A. D., Johnson, S. E., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2016). Effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin administration at breeding on cow, conceptus, and subsequent offspring performance of beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (5), 2128-2138. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-0217
2016
Conference Publication
Utilization of resynchronization as a strategy to increase the percentage of replacement beef heifers conceiving to artificial insemination (AI) after an initial fixed-time AI (TAI)
Fontes, P. L. P., Oosthuizen, N., Mercadante, V. R. G., de Moraes, G. V., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2016). Utilization of resynchronization as a strategy to increase the percentage of replacement beef heifers conceiving to artificial insemination (AI) after an initial fixed-time AI (TAI). CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.2527/ssasas2015-068
2015
Journal Article
Effects of administration of prostaglandin F<sub>2α</sub> at initiation of the seven-day CO-Synch plus controlled internal drug release ovulation synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows and replacement beef heifers
Mercadante, V. R. G., Kozicki, L. E., Ciriaco, F. M., Henry, D. D., Dahlen, C. R., Crosswhite, M. R., Larson, J. E., Voelz, B. E., Patterson, D. J., Perry, G. A., Funston, R. N., Steckler, T. L., Hill, S. L., Stevenson, J. S. and Lamb, G. C. (2015). Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2α at initiation of the seven-day CO-Synch plus controlled internal drug release ovulation synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows and replacement beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (11), 5204-5213. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-8967
2015
Journal Article
Effects of chitosan on nutrient digestibility, methane emissions, and in vitro fermentation in beef cattle
Henry, D. D., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Ciriaco, F. M., Kohmann, M., Mercadante, V. R. G., Lamb, G. C. and DiLorenzo, N. (2015). Effects of chitosan on nutrient digestibility, methane emissions, and in vitro fermentation in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (7), 3539-3550. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-8844
2015
Journal Article
Effects of different levels of supplementation of a 50:50 mixture of molasses:crude glycerol on performance, Bermuda grass hay intake, and nutrient digestibility of beef cattle
Ciriaco, F. M., Henry, D. D., Mercadante, V. R. G., Schulmeister, T., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Lamb, G. C. and DiLorenzo, N. (2015). Effects of different levels of supplementation of a 50:50 mixture of molasses:crude glycerol on performance, Bermuda grass hay intake, and nutrient digestibility of beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (5), 2428-2438. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-8888
2015
Journal Article
Effects of anti-phospholipase A<sub>2</sub> antibody supplementation on dry matter intake feed efficiency, acute phase response, and blood differentials of steers fed forage- and grain-based diets
Mercadante, V. R. G., Waters, K. M., Marquezini, G. H. L., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Arthington, J. D., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2015). Effects of anti-phospholipase A2 antibody supplementation on dry matter intake feed efficiency, acute phase response, and blood differentials of steers fed forage- and grain-based diets. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (2), 776-785. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-7958
2015
Journal Article
Selection and Management of the Embryo Recipient Herd for Embryo Transfer
Lamb, G. Cliff and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2015). Selection and Management of the Embryo Recipient Herd for Embryo Transfer. Bovine Reproduction, 723-732.
2015
Journal Article
Inclusion of anti-phospholipase A<sub>2</sub> antibody to backgrounding diets on performance, feed efficiency, in vitro fermentation, and the acute-phase response of growing beef calves
Mercadante, V. R. G., Waters, K. M., Marquezini, G. H. L., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Arthington, J. D., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2015). Inclusion of anti-phospholipase A2 antibody to backgrounding diets on performance, feed efficiency, in vitro fermentation, and the acute-phase response of growing beef calves. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (1), 414-424. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-7957
2014
Journal Article
Effects of calf weaning age and subsequent management systems on growth performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers
Moriel, P., Johnson, S. E., Vendramini, J. M. B., McCann, M. A., Gerrard, D. E., Mercadante, V. R. G., Hersom, M. J. and Arthington, J. D. (2014). Effects of calf weaning age and subsequent management systems on growth performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (8), 3598-3609. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-7751
2014
Journal Article
Efficacy of various five-day estrous synchronization protocols in sheep
Jackson, C. G., Neville, T. L., Mercadante, V. R. G., Waters, Km., Lamb, G. C., Dahlen, C. R. and Redden, R. R. (2014). Efficacy of various five-day estrous synchronization protocols in sheep. Small Ruminant Research, 120 (1), 100-107. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.04.004
2014
Journal Article
Altered progesterone concentrations by hormonal manipulations before a fixed-time artificial insemination CO-Synch plus CIDR program in suckled beef cows
Hill, S. L., Perry, G. A., Mercadante, V. R. G., Lamb, G. C., Jaeger, J. R., Olson, K. C. and Stevenson, J. S. (2014). Altered progesterone concentrations by hormonal manipulations before a fixed-time artificial insemination CO-Synch plus CIDR program in suckled beef cows. Theriogenology, 82 (1), 104-113. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.03.008
2014
Journal Article
Effects of calf weaning age and subsequent management system on growth and reproductive performance of beef heifers
Moriel, P., Johnson, S. E., Vendramini, J. M. B., Mercadante, V. R. G., Hersom, M. J. and Arthington, J. D. (2014). Effects of calf weaning age and subsequent management system on growth and reproductive performance of beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (7), 3096-3107. doi: 10.2527/jas.2013-7389
2014
Journal Article
Technical note: Physiological response of beef heifers after receiving a reused controlled internal drug release insert processed with different heat-treating methods
Dahlen, C. R., Klein, S. I., Lamb, G. C., Mercadante, V. R. G. and Steichen, P. L. (2014). Technical note: Physiological response of beef heifers after receiving a reused controlled internal drug release insert processed with different heat-treating methods. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (5), 2275-2279. doi: 10.2527/jas.2013-7558
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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