Alecssandro Regal Dutra

Carcass characteristics of bovines from four genetic groups fed diets with or without protected fat

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the yield and carcass characteristics of steers from the following four genetic group: Nellore (N), F1 Canchim x Nellore (CN), F1 Limousin x Nellore (LN) and F1 Aberdeen Angus x Nellore (NA). For this purpose, 32 steers, with age of 19 months and live weight average of 558 kg, raised in confinement and fed diet with and without protected fat for 166 days, were slaughtered. A completely randomized design, with four replicates, following a factorial scheme of 2 x 4 (diet, genetic group), was used. The effect of genetic group was observed on the prime cuts yield and the group NA presented the greatest yield means of the hindquarter (41.65%) and spare ribs (13.90%) and the group LN presented a greater yield of forequarter (47.40%). The loin eye area (AOL) was affected by the diet, showing means of 81.31 cm2 vs. 88.50 cm2 in the diets without and with protected fat, respectively. The physical composition of the carcass was affected by the genetic group, and the group LN showed the greatest percentage of muscle (63.62%) and the lowest percentage of fat tissue (21.65%), while the group Nellore showed the greatest percentage of fat tissue (28.28%) and the lowest percentage of muscle (56.76%). The chemical composition of the HH section was affected by the genetic group, and the greatest contents of crude protein were observed in the groups LN (27.24%) and CN (26.10%), and the ether extract in the group Nellore (68.35%), that did not differ form the AN (68.02%). The lowest contents of Ca, P and Mg (2.62; 1.32 and 0.081%) were observed in the group Nellore.The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the yield and carcass characteristics of steers from the following four genetic group: Nellore (N), F1 Canchim x Nellore (CN), F1 Limousin x Nellore (LN) and F1 Aberdeen Angus x Nellore (NA). For this purpose, 32 steers, with age of 19 months and live weight average of 558 kg, raised in confinement and fed diet with and without protected fat for 166 days, were slaughtered. A completely randomized design, with four replicates, following a factorial scheme of 2 x 4 (diet, genetic group), was used. The effect of genetic group was observed on the prime cuts yield and the group NA presented the greatest yield means of the hindquarter (41.65%) and spare ribs (13.90%) and the group LN presented a greater yield of forequarter (47.40%). The loin eye area (AOL) was affected by the diet, showing means of 81.31 cm2 vs. 88.50 cm2 in the diets without and with protected fat, respectively. The physical composition of the carcass was affected by the genetic group, and the group LN showed the greatest percentage of muscle (63.62%) and the lowest percentage of fat tissue (21.65%), while the group Nellore showed the greatest percentage of fat tissue (28.28%) and the lowest percentage of muscle (56.76%). The chemical composition of the HH section was affected by the genetic group, and the greatest contents of crude protein were observed in the groups LN (27.24%) and CN (26.10%), and the ether extract in the group Nellore (68.35%), that did not differ form the AN (68.02%). The lowest contents of Ca, P and Mg (2.62; 1.32 and 0.081%) were observed in the group Nellore.

Composição corporal e exigências de energia de mantença em bovinos Nelore, puros mestiços, em confinamento

The objectives of this trial were to estimate the body composition of fat and protein and the net energy requirements for maintenance of purebred and crossbred Nellore. Seventy-two young bulls averaging 10 to 11 months of age from four genetic groups were used: 18 Nellore, 18 F1 Nellore x Angus, 18 F1 Nellore x Brown Swiss and 18 F1 Nellore x Simental with initial average weights of 286, 309, 333 and 310 kg, respectively. A completely randomized design was adopted and bulls from the four genetic groups were fed diets containing: 30, 40, 60 and 70% of concentrate. Three animals from each genetic group were feed restricted while other three bulls were slaughtered at the beginning of the trial and used as reference. The net energy requirements of maintenance were obtained by regressing heat production (kcal/kg0.75/day) on metabolizable energy intake (Mcal/kg0.75/day) extrapolating to zero level of metabolizable energy intake. There was no difference in net energy requirements for maintenance among genetic groups. Body contents of fat, protein and fat concentration (g/kg EBW) increased, respectively, 260.2, 92.6 and 67.8% when body weight increased from 250 to 550 kg whereas body protein concentration reduced 10.9%. The identity test of the non-linear model indicated no significant differences among genetic groups for body composition of fat, protein and energy as well as for net energy requirements for maintenance. The estimated net energy requirement for maintenance was 79.45 kcal/kg0.75/day in this study.

Net efficiency of metabolizable energy utilization of purebred and crossbred Nellore young bulls fed diets with different concentrate levels

The objective of this trial was to estimate the efficiency of utilization of metabolizable energy (MEEU) for maintenance (Km) and weight gain (kg) of feedlot purebred and crossbred Nellore. Seventy-two young bulls averaging 10 to 11 months of age from four genetic groups: Nellore, F1 Nellore x Angus, F1 Nellore x Brown Swiss and F1 Nellore x Simental and initial average body weights of 286, 309, 333 and 310 kg, respectively, were used in this study. A completely randomized design with a 4x4 factorial arrangement was adopted and bulls from the four genetic groups were fed diets containing: 30, 40, 60 and 70% of concentrate on dry matter basis. Three animals from each genetic group were assigned to the maintenance group and other three were slaughtered at the beginning of the trial. The intake of metabolizable energy for maintenance (MMEI), expressed in Kcal/kg0.75, corresponded to the point in which the coefficient between fasting heat production (FHP) and MMEI was closer to 1. The MEEU for maintenance (Km) was estimated by dividing FHP by MEIm while that for gain (Kg) was estimated by regressing retained energy (kcal/kg0.75) on MEIg. The ME requirements were obtained by dividing the net energy requirements by Km. Genetic group and dietary level of concentrate did not significantly affect Km and Kg that averaged 0.67 and 0.40, respectively. The ME requirements for gain (MEg) and the total ME requirements (MEt) followed the increase in body weight. However, the requirement of MEt and MEg per unit of empty body weight (EBW) decreased as body weight increased indicating a greater efficiency of metabolizable energy utilization.The objective of this trial was to estimate the efficiency of utilization of metabolizable energy (MEEU) for maintenance (Km) and weight gain (kg) of feedlot purebred and crossbred Nellore. Seventy-two young bulls averaging 10 to 11 months of age from four genetic groups: Nellore, F1 Nellore x Angus, F1 Nellore x Brown Swiss and F1 Nellore x Simental and initial average body weights of 286, 309, 333 and 310 kg, respectively, were used in this study. A completely randomized design with a 4x4 factorial arrangement was adopted and bulls from the four genetic groups were fed diets containing: 30, 40, 60 and 70% of concentrate on dry matter basis. Three animals from each genetic group were assigned to the maintenance group and other three were slaughtered at the beginning of the trial. The intake of metabolizable energy for maintenance (MMEI), expressed in Kcal/kg0.75, corresponded to the point in which the coefficient between fasting heat production (FHP) and MMEI was closer to 1. The MEEU for maintenance (Km) was estimated by dividing FHP by MEIm while that for gain (Kg) was estimated by regressing retained energy (kcal/kg0.75) on MEIg. The ME requirements were obtained by dividing the net energy requirements by Km. Genetic group and dietary level of concentrate did not significantly affect Km and Kg that averaged 0.67 and 0.40, respectively. The ME requirements for gain (MEg) and the total ME requirements (MEt) followed the increase in body weight. However, the requirement of MEt and MEg per unit of empty body weight (EBW) decreased as body weight increased indicating a greater efficiency of metabolizable energy utilization.

Exigências nutricionais em macronutrientes minerais (Ca, P, Mg, Na e K) para novilhos de diferentes grupos genéticos

The objective of this trial was to determine the macrominerals requirements (Ca, P, Mg, Na, and K) for young bulls from different genetic groups. Forty-four young bulls from the following genetic groups were used: Nellore, F1 Nellore x Aberdeen-Angus, F1 Nellore x Brown Swiss, and F1 Nellore x Simmental. Animals averaged 362 ± 35 kg of initial body weight and between 10 to 11 months of age. Diet contained signal grass hay (Brachiaria decumbens, Stapf.), soybean meal, ground corn, molasses, and macro and microminerals premix. The net requirements for weight gain of each macromineral were obtained by the first derivative of their respective equations generated from non-linear regression of the mineral content (Ca, P, Mg, Na, and K) in function of the animal empty body weight. The equation obtained from regressing empty body weight on weights taken immediately before slaughter was used for the conversion of body weight into empty body weight. The macrominerals requirements for maintenance were estimated using the NRC and ARC models recommendation while absorption coefficients used were those proposed by the ARC model. The model test of identity indicates no difference comparing regression equations for all studied macrominerals among the four genetic groups.

Efeitos dos níveis de fibra e de fontes de proteínas sobre a concentração do nitrogênio amoniacal e pH ruminal em novilhos

The experiment was carried out to study the effects of fiber levels (38.7 and 57.2% NDF), composed of elephantgrass silage and chopped sugarcane and two protein sources, a high (soybean meal) and low (blood meal and corn gluten meal) ruminal degradable protein, on the ammonia nitrogen concentration (N-NH3) and on the ruminal pH of steers. Four rumen fistulated Brow-Swiss steers, with 316 kg of average initial weight, were randomly allotted to a 4 x 4 Latin square design. The steers were full fed diets containing two levels of fiber and two sources of protein with different ruminal degradable protein. The highest means of N-NH3 concentrations in the ruminal fluid were observed with the diets with soybean meal as protein source, independently of the fiber level, with values of 0.18 mg of N-NH3/mL of ruminal fluid. The minimum values of N-NH3 in the ruminal fluid were appropriate to the microbial growth in all the experiment diets. The smallest mean of pH value in the ruminal fluid was observed in diets with low fiber, with value of 6.27, and the minimum value of pH in the ruminal fluid was in the range of maximum microbial growth, as well as maximum ruminal digestion, in all the experimental diets.

Influências Edafoclimáticas, Hormonais e Nutricionais na Produção de Vacas Leiteiras em Lactação

Estudou-se a influencia de fatores edafoclimaticos, hormonais e nutricionais na producao de vacas Holandesas em lactacao. Fatores como ingestao de materia seca, comportamento alimentar, requerimentos de nutrientes e agua por parte dos animais, fatores ambientais e metabolismo da producao lactea foram estudados. Verificou-se que vacas em lactacao sao altamente susceptiveis a fatores externos quando se trata da producao de leite.

Evolução do Ganho de Peso de Bovinos Confinados Alimentados com Fontes Variadas de Proteína

Apos a inativacao da toxina botulinica na cama-de-frangos, foi formulado um concentrado, basicamente com a cama-de-frangos, e fornecido aos animais. Comecou ai a tomada de ganho de peso que foi realizada com tres pesagens subsequentes. O que se destaca no trabalho e o custo x beneficio da utilizacao da cama-de-frangos, na alimentacao de bovinos confinados, em relacao a outro tipo de suplementacao.