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Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride and dietary protein content on performance, carcass traits and meat quality of Nellore bulls by Cônsolo, N. R. B., Mesquita, B. S., Rodriguez, F. D., Rizzi, V. G., Silva, L. F. P.

“…Ractopamine hydrochloride (RH) alters protein metabolism and improves growth performance in Bos taurus cattle with high carcass fat. Our objective was to…”
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Zilpaterol hydrochloride improves feed efficiency and changes body composition in nonimplanted Nellore heifers by Cônsolo, N R B, Rodriguez, F D, Goulart, R S, Frasseto, M O, Ferrari, V B, Silva, L F P

“…This research aimed to evaluate the effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH; MSD Animal Health, São Paulo, SP, Brazil) on the performance, carcass traits,…”
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Effect of fiber digestibility and conservation method on feed intake and the ruminal ecosystem of growing steers by Sousa, D O, Mesquita, B S, Diniz-Magalhães, J, Bueno, I C S, Mesquita, L G, Silva, L F P

“…Fiber digestibility is an important factor regulating DMI in ruminants. Additionally, the ensiling process can also affect digestibility and chemical…”
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Evaluation of methods of DNA extraction from Staphylococcus aureus in milk for use in real-time PCR by Dibbern, A G, Botaro, B G, Viziack, M P, Silva, L F P, Santos, M V

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the repeatability and performance of 4 methods of extracting DNA from Staphylococcus aureus (SAU) and the gene encoding…”
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Intramammary infusion of leptin decreases proliferation of mammary epithelial cells in prepubertal heifers by Silva, L F P, Etchebarne, B E, Nielsen, M S Weber, Liesman, J S, Kiupel, M, VandeHaar, M J

“…High energy intake and excessive body fatness impair mammogenesis in prepubertal ruminants. High energy intake and excessive fatness also increase serum…”
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Using the natural abundance of nitrogen isotopes to identify cattle with greater efficiency in protein-limiting diets by Silva, L.F.P., Hegarty, R.S., Meale, S.J., Costa, D.A.F., Fletcher, M.T.

“…•Some cattle are better able to cope with harsh environments than others.•The ability to reduce nitrogen losses can be measured via nitrogen enrichment.•Steers…”
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Effects of Lactobacillus buchneri as a silage inoculant and as a probiotic on feed intake, apparent digestibility and ruminal fermentation and microbiology in wethers fed low‐dry‐matter whole‐crop maize silage by Rabelo, C. H. S., Basso, F. C., Lara, E. C., Jorge, L. G. O., Härter, C. J., Mesquita, L. G., Silva, L. F. P., Reis, R. A.

“…Lactobacillus buchneri was investigated as a silage inoculant and as a probiotic on feed intake, apparent digestibility, and ruminal fermentation and…”
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Detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus from bovine milk samples by real-time polymerase chain reaction by Botaro, B G, Cortinhas, C S, Março, L V, Moreno, J F G, Silva, L F P, Benites, N R, Santos, M V

“…The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR)-based method to detect and quantify Staphylococcus aureus in…”
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Monensin and a blend of castor oil and cashew nut shell liquid used in a high-concentrate diet abruptly fed to Nellore cattle by Zotti, C A, Silva, A P, Carvalho, R, Marino, C T, Rodrigues, P H M, Silva, L F P, McAllister, T A, Leme, P R

“…Monensin and functional oils (FO) were supplemented to a high-concentrate diet abruptly fed to 12 ruminally cannulated Zebu steers to study their effects on…”
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Effect of fiber digestibility and conservation method on feed intake and the ruminal ecosystem of growing steers1 by Sousa, D. O., Mesquita, B. S., Diniz-Magalhães, J., Bueno, I. C. S., Mesquita, L. G., Silva, L. F. P.

“…Fiber digestibility is an important factor regulating DMI in ruminants. Additionally, the ensiling process can also affect digestibility and chemical…”
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Molecular Characterization of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Disseminated in a Home Care System by Rozenbaum, R., Silva‐Carvalho, M. C., Souza, R. R., Melo, M. C. N., Gobbi, C. N., Coelho, L. R., Ferreira, R. L., Ferreira‐Carvalho, B. T., Schuenck, A. L., Neves, F. M. C. S., Silva, L. R. P. O. F., Figueiredo, A. M. S.

“…To study colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a home care service during a 4-month period. Prospective study. A home care service…”
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Effect of chronic infusion of leptin and nutrition on sexual maturation of zebu heifers1 by Carvalho, M. V., Diniz-Magalhães, J., Pereira, A. S. C., Santos, M. V., Silva, L. F. P.

“…The amount of fat in the carcass has been proposed as a regulator of initiation of puberty in cattle. To test if changes in energy intake and in circulating…”
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Effect of chronic infusion of leptin and nutrition on sexual maturation of zebu heifers by Carvalho, M V, Diniz-Magalhães, J, Pereira, A S C, Santos, M V, Silva, L F P

“…The amount of fat in the carcass has been proposed as a regulator of initiation of puberty in cattle. To test if changes in energy intake and in circulating…”
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Evidence for a local effect of leptin in bovine mammary gland by Silva, L F P, VandeHaar, M J, Weber Nielsen, M S, Smith, G W

“…On average, high-energy diets promoting body growth rates above 1 kg/d before puberty impair mammary development by 15 to 20% in cattle. We hypothesized that…”
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Expression of genes from the lignin synthesis pathway in guineagrass genotypes differing in cell-wall digestibility by Stabile, S. S., Bodini, A. P., Jank, L., Rennó, F. P., Santos, M. V., Silva, L. F. P.

“…Rapid decline in cell‐wall digestibility hinders efficient use of warm‐season grasses. The objective of this study was to identify genes whose expressions are…”
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Short communication: relationship between body growth and mammary development in dairy heifers by Silva, L F P, VandeHaar, M J, Whitlock, B K, Radcliff, R P, Tucker, H A

“…Our objective was to determine if prepubertal rate of body weight (BW) gain, independent of diet, was related to mammary development of dairy heifers. Data…”
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Effect of dietary protein on prepubertal mammary development in rapidly growing dairy heifers by Whitlock, B K, VandeHaar, M J, Silva, L F P, Tucker, H A

“…The objective was to determine whether increased dietary protein would enhance mammary development in prepubertal heifers fed for rapid body growth (1.2 kg/d)…”
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Short communication: intramammary infusion of IGF-I increases bromodeoxyuridine labeling in mammary epithelial cells of prepubertal heifers by Silva, L F P, Liesman, J S, Etchebarne, B E, Nielsen, M S Weber, Vandehaar, M J

“…When dairy heifers are fed to gain more than 900 g of body weight/d, they have less mammary parenchymal DNA at puberty but more insulin-like growth factor-I…”
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Feed efficiency and nitrogen use rankings of Bos indicus steers differ on low and high protein diets by Carmona, P., Costa, D.F.A., Silva, L.F.P.

“…•Different physiological mechanisms are responsible for feed efficiency regulation in diets differing in protein content.•Residual gain is the most adequate…”
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Numerical and experimental study of a waffle slab designed to serve as a tennis court floor by Schwetz, P. F., Gastal, F. P. S. L., Silva F°, L. C. P.

“…Reinforced concrete waffle slabs have become a common option for designers due to a need of rationalization in construction with reduction in costs and…”
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