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This study examines the structural and geographical changes in Chile's dairy cattle systems from 1997 to 2021, using data from agricultural censuses. It focuses on variables like animal stocks, herd sizes, pasture utilization, and stocking rates, analyzed through descriptive statistics, multivariable analysis, and geographical mapping. The findings show a significant decrease in dairy farms (-69%) and dairy cattle stocks (-25.4%), with regional disparities: southern farms increased in importance while central farms declined. There is a trend towards intensification, with higher stocking rates and larger herd sizes. Grassland utilization shifted, with a decrease in natural pastures and an increase in improved and sown pastures. The study identifies four typological groups based on stocking rates, dimensions, and pasture use, reflecting distinct evolutionary paths influenced by climate change, land use, economic dynamics, and technology. Geographical analyses highlight regional variations. This research provides insights into the dynamics of Chile's dairy farming sector and its sustainability challenges and opportunities amidst changing environmental and socioeconomic conditions.

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Milk is the natural food with the highest biological quality for the human population and its production can be affected by several sanitary factors and management conditions. With the objective of identifying influence factors on milk compositional and sanitary quality in a region with wide productive potential in the Colombian Orinoquia, an experiment was carried out in two contrasting climatic seasons. For the milk compositional analysis, samples of daily production from 30 dual-purpose systems were analyzed. Similarly, the udder sanitary status of 300 cows was studied using the California Mastitis Test (CMT). Data analysis included mixed models, Pearson correlations, frequency tables, and the Kruskal-Wallis test. The results showed that the total daily milk production of the farm and the season influenced the milk compositional quality. The farms with milk productions lower than 100 kg/day presented the highest levels of protein, lactose, solid non-fat (SNF), and density, while in the rainy season, the milk quality was higher compared to the dry season. The CMT test indicated that only 7.6% of the evaluated mammary quarters presented two or more degrees of positivity. There is an opportunity to improve the milk compositional quality by improving the nutritional offer for animals during the year. The low CMT positivity indicates that, in the calf-at-foot milking system, the presence of subclinical mastitis is not a determining variable in milk production.

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Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) production in Mexico has generated particular interest in understanding the bases of the development of this species. As a result, alliances have emerged between scientific, governmental, industrial, and productive sectors and other organisms involved with this species nationally and internationally. We must recognize that thanks to specific anatomical characteristics, water buffaloes present a low incidence of complications during calving, though they are not exempt from obstetric and perinatological problems that can end in morbidity and mortality for mother and/or offspring, with losses for both branches of dual-purpose production systems: calves-milk and meat, and draft animals. This article analyzes scientific advances related to water buffalo production in Mexico, including productivity, thermoregulation, behavior, and physiology, and key subthemes like obstetric and perinatological handling, imprinting, milking, and dual-purpose production systems. It highlights features inherent to milk production and the neurophysiological and metabolic processes involved in obtaining meat and milk. Finally, it presents a brief overview of current legislation and summarizes key areas of opportunity.(AU)

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This paper examines the role of women in the dual-purpose livestock system (DP) in Mexico through their technological adoption patterns and aims to evaluate whether there are significant differences between the technology adoption networks of men and women farmers. The sample was composed of 383 DP small farms with 20 or fewer cows and a high level of vulnerability. Social Network Analysis (SNA) was applied, and the centrality measures were calculated for the technological areas of management, feeding, genetics, reproduction, and animal health. Significant differences were found in reproduction levels between men and women farmers. Therefore, SNA was developed in this technological area where men mainly occupied central positions (brokers) while women were just close to the leaders in the network. The results have shown that farms run by women were smaller and presented higher levels of specialization and milk productivity (20% higher), and women prioritized those technologies linked to female reproductive efficiency. Moreover, women were deeply embedded in men's networks through numerous ties and were capable of building connections with groups of farmers outside of their own group.

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Background: No dairy breed or crossbreed has superior overall performance in all environments; therefore, it is necessary to determine which crossbreed is the most suitable for the Mexican tropic and what proportion of European breed is optimum for reproduction. Objective: To assess the effect of the proportion of Bos taurus (Bt) genes on reproductive performance of Holstein×Zebu (HZ) and Brown Swiss×Zebu (BZ) cows, and compare reproductive performance of these genotypes in a dual- purpose production system. Methods: Cows were maintained in a rotational grazing system on African star grass (Cynodon plectostachyus) in Veracruz, Mexico. Cows were milked twice daily. Calves were kept tied to the side of their dams while the cows were milked. Results: The percentage of Bt genes did not affect (p>0.05) fertility traits (age at first calving, days to first service after calving, services per conception, conception rate at first service, days open until conception, gestation length, and calving interval) of BZ cows. In contrast, HZ cows with less than 75% Holstein (H) genes were 0.3 years younger (p<0.05) at first calving and had 39.8 fewer days open (p<0.05) than HZ cows with 75% H genes or more. In addition, the calving interval of HZ cows with less than 75% H genes was 44.8 days shorter (p<0.05) than that of HZ cows with 75% H genes or more. The HZ cows had five fewer days pregnant and were 22.8 kg heavier at calving (p<0.05) than BZ cows. Conclusions: The effect of the percentage of Bt genes on cow fertility depends on the dairy breed used. In general, BZ and HZ cows present similar reproductive performance.

Antecedentes: Ninguna raza lechera o cruce tiene un desempeño general superior en todos los ambientes; por lo tanto, es necesario determinar cuál cruce lechero es más apropiado en el trópico mexicano y qué proporción de raza europea es óptima para la reproducción. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la proporción de genes Bos taurus (Bt) en el desempeño reproductivo de vacas cruzadas Holstein×Cebú (HC) y Pardo Suizo×Cebú (PC), y comparar el desempeño reproductivo de estos dos genotipos en un sistema de producción doble propósito. Métodos: Las vacas se mantuvieron en un sistema de pastoreo rotacional en zacate Estrella de África (Cynodon plectostachyus) en Veracruz, México. Las vacas se ordeñaron dos veces al día. Los becerros se mantuvieron atados, a un costado de sus madres mientras éstas se ordeñaron. Resultados: El porcentaje de genes Bt no afectó (p>0,05) ninguna característica de fertilidad (edad a primer parto, días a primer servicio después del parto, servicios por concepción, tasa de preñez a primer servicio, días abiertos a la concepción, duración de la gestación, e intervalo entre partos) de las vacas PC. En contraste, las vacas HC con menos de 75% de genes Holstein (H) fueron 0,3 años más jóvenes (p<0,05) al primer parto y tuvieron 39,8 días abiertos menos (p<0,05) que las vacas HC con 75% de genes H o más. Además, el intervalo entre partos de las vacas HC con menos de 75% de genes H fue 44,8 días más corto (p<0,05) que el de las vacas HC con 75% de genes H o más. Las vacas HC tuvieron cinco días de gestación menos y fueron 22,8 kg más pesadas al parto (p<0,05) que las PC. Conclusiones: El efecto del porcentaje de genes Bt sobre la fertilidad de la vaca depende de la raza lechera usada. En general, las vacas PC y HC tienen similar desempeño reproductivo.

Antecedentes: Nenhuma raça ou cruza leiteira tem desempenho geral superior em todos os ambientes; portanto, é necessário determinar qual cruza leiteira é mais apropriada no trópico mexicano e qual proporção da raça europeia é ideal para a reprodução das vacas. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da proporção de genes Bos taurus (Bt) no desempenho reprodutivo de vacas Holandês×Zebu (HZ) e Pardo Suíço×Zebu (PZ), e comparar o desempenho reprodutivo desses dois genótipos em sistema de produção de dupla aptidão. Métodos: As vacas foram mantidas em sistema de pastoreio rotacional em capim Estrela de África (Cynodon plectostachyus) em Veracruz, México. As vacas foram ordenhadas duas vezes por dia. Os bezerros foram mantidos ao lado de suas mães enquanto eram ordenhadas. Resultados: A porcentagem dos genes Bt não afetou (p>0,05) nenhuma característica de fertilidade (idade ao primeiro parto, número de dias para o primeiro serviço pós-parto, serviços por concepção, taxa de prenhes no primeiro serviço, dias abertos, período de gestação e intervalo entre partos) das vacas PZ. Em contraste, vacas HC com menos de 75% dos genes Holandês (H) eram 0,3 anos mais jovens (p<0,05) no primeiro parto e tiveram 39,8 dias abertos a menos (p<0,05) do que as vacas HZ com 75% ou mais dos genes H. Além disso, o intervalo de parto das vacas HZ com menos de 75% dos genes H foram 44,8 dias mais curtos (p<0,05) do que as vacas HZ com 75% ou mais de genes H. As vacas HZ tiveram cinco dias de gestação a menos e foram 22,8 kg mais pesadas no parto (p<0,05) do que as PZ. Conclusões: O efeito da porcentagem de genes Bt na fertilidade da vaca dependeu da raça leiteira utilizada. Em geral, as vacas PZ e HZ tiveram desempenho reprodutivo semelhante.

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The study reviewed carbon footprint (CF) analyses for milk production in Latin America from cradle to farm gate. The objective was to estimate (1) the effect of feeding management (zero-grazing, semi-confinement, and pasture), (2) cattle system (specialized dairy vs. dual-purpose), and (3) region (tropical vs. temperate) on milk production (kg/cow/day) and CF (kg CO2eq/kg fat and protein corrected milk (FPCM)). A systematic literature review was conducted, and for the final analysis, a total of 32 individual CF (from 11 studies) were used. Studies included in the final analysis allowed to calculate CF per kg FPCM, included upstream emissions calculations, and used the IPCC's tier 2 approach for enteric methane emissions. The range of the CF observed in the region was from 1.54 to 3.57 kg CO2eq/kg FPCM. Feeding management had a significant effect on milk production, but not on CF. Zero-grazing compared with pasture systems had a 140% greater milk production (20.1 vs. 8.4 kg milk/cow/day), but numerically greater CF for pasture systems (2.6 vs. 1.7 kg CO2eq/kg FPCM). Compared with specialized dairy cattle, dual-purpose cattle produced less milk (P < 0.001) and higher CF (P < 0.05). Compared with temperate regions, tropical region systems produced less milk and higher CF. In conclusion, in Latin America, the cattle system and region have a significant impact on CF, whereas the feeding management (zero-grazing, semi-confinement, and pasture) does not impact the CF of milk produced.

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RESUMEN El pollo campero es un ave destinado a sistemas productivos alternativos al industrial. Campero INTA es un cruzamiento simple entre poblaciones sintéticas generadas por INTA en Pergamino. Estas poblaciones se han mantenido cerradas y con bajo tamaño efectivo con el consiguiente efecto detrimental asociado a fenómenos de depresión endogámica. Con el objetivo de disponer de una población doble propósito con adecuados niveles productivos de carne y huevos y de rusticidad para ser utilizada en sistemas semi-intensivos que preservan el bienestar animal, se implementó un programa de relevamiento del recurso genético disponible y se diseñó un plan de cruzamientos dirigido a la producción de un híbrido terminal de tres vías. La secuencia incluyó la evaluación de cinco poblaciones sintéticas maternas (A, E, DE, ES y CE), la selección de dos de ellas (ES y A), su caracterización en cruzamientos simples recíprocos [(ESxA) y (AxES)], la elección de la alternativa (ESxA) como progenitor femenino y su cruzamiento por gallos de la estirpe paterna mejorada AH' para la obtención como producto final del pollo Campero Casilda. La evaluación de su patrón de crecimiento, conformación corporal, relación de conversión y caracteres productivos a la faena indican que tanto los machos como las hembras cumplen, como aves destinadas a la producción de carne, con las exigencias establecidas en el protocolo respectivo. La evaluación de los caracteres productivos a la madurez sexual, el patrón dinámico de aumento de peso del huevo y las curvas de postura califican a las hembras para su utilización como ponedoras.

ABSTRACT Campero chicken is a bird destined to production systems alternative to the industrial one. Campero INTA is a two-way cross between synthetic populations generated by INTA in Pergamino. These populations have remained closed and with a low effective size with the consequent detrimental effect associated with inbreeding depression. To have a dual-purpose population with adequate meat and egg production levels and rusticity to be used in semi-intensive systems that preserve animal welfare, a survey program of the available genetic resource was implemented and a crossbreeding plan to produce a terminal three-way hybrid was designed. The sequence included the evaluation of five maternal synthetic populations (A, E, DE, ES and CE), the selection of two of them (ES and A), their characterization in two-way reciprocal crosses [(ESxA) and (AxES)], the choice of the alternative (ESxA) as female parent and its crossing by roosters of the improved paternal line AH' to obtain the Campero Casilda chicken as the final product. The evaluation of their growth pattern, body conformation, conversion ratio and productive characters at slaughter indicate that both males and females satisfied the requirements as birds destined for meat production established in the respective protocol. The evaluation of productive characters at sexual maturity, dynamic pattern of egg weight gain and laying curves allowed to qualify the females as layers.

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Tropical regions of Latin America have been incorporated into development in recent decades, with extensive cattle ranching as one of the main economic activities but without adequate planning, drastically degrading the ecosystem. In recent years, buffalo production has been incorporated into the region, with possibilities for development in profitable and sustainable models. To study this option in depth, a broad bibliographic review was carried out focusing on the ecological characteristics of tropical zones and the physiological and productive characteristics of buffaloes. We also investigated the structure and functioning of dual-purpose systems that have worked in cattle and that can be optimized with this alternative animal species. The possibility of taking sustainable advantage of abundant forage resources in the region was detected through intensive grazing models, as well as agrosilvopastoral systems, due to the gregarious qualities of buffaloes and responding to their thermoregulation needs. In this way, the productive and regenerative capacities of the dual-purpose system could be increased, as well as the quality of meat and milk, which could be marketed as differentiated products, taking advantage of their outstanding nutritional qualities. Integral management of the dual-purpose system is proposed, retaking the bases of the original model of family characters, diversified and with low investments and risks, which with specific innovations can be an effective development option for producers in the region.

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Abstract Background: Devilfish (Pterygoplichthys sp.) is a pest of high impact in aquaculture production systems. Through a biological fermentation process, it could be used as a source of protein for dairy cows. However, milk palatability and smell could be limiting factors. Objective: to evaluate the quality of milk from cows supplemented with biological fish silage (Pterygoplichthys sp.) as a protein source. Methods: The treatments (T) evaluated were T1, 0% biological fish silage; T2, 10% biological fish silage; and T3, 20% biological fish silage. Twelve randomly selected cows were used in a Latin square experimental design, in which three treatments were tested with all of the cows during three time periods. Each period lasted 20 days (15-day adaptation period and 5-day experimental phase). Milk was analyzed for physicochemical, microbiological, sanitary condition and sensory characteristics. Analyses of variance were performed for all the response variables. Results: No significant differences for physicochemical variables were found among the treatments studied. Differences were observed in microbiological and sanitary variables among treatments, but values were in the range for high quality milk standards (˂100,000 CFU mL-1 aerobic mesophilic bacteria, and ˂400,000 somatic cells mL-1). In the sensory analyses, panelists did not detect strange odors nor fishy taste or odor in the milk of any of the treatments. Conclusion: Biological fish silage can be included up to 20% as a protein source in supplements for lactating cows.

Resumen Antecedentes: el pez diablo (Pterygoplichthys sp.) es una plaga de alto impacto en los sistemas de producción acuícolas. A través de los procesos de fermentación biológicos podría ser utilizado como fuente de proteína en los suplementos para vacas en producción. Sin embargo, el sabor y olor a pescado en la leche pudiera ser una limitante. Objetivos: evaluar la calidad de la leche de vacas suplementadas con ensilaje biológico de pez diablo como fuente de proteína. Métodos: los tratamientos (T) evaluados fueron T1, 0% de ensilaje biológico de Pterygoplichthys sp.; T2, 10% de ensilaje biológico de Pterygoplichthys sp.; y T3, 20% de ensilaje biológico de Pterygoplichthys sp.. Se utilizaron doce vacas seleccionadas al azar en un diseño experimental de cuadrado latino. Cada período tuvo una duración de 20 días (período de adaptación de 15 días y fase experimental de 5 días). La leche fue analizada para determinar su condición fisicoquímica, microbiológica, sanitaria y sensorial. Se realizaron análisis de varianza para todas las variables. Resultados: no se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los tratamientos estudiados para las variables fisicoquímicas las cuales estuvieron dentro de los estándares de leche de mayor calidad. Se observaron diferencias en las variables microbiológicas y sanitarias entre los tratamientos, pero los valores estuvieron dentro del rango para los estándares de leche de mayor calidad (˂100.000 UFC ml-1 de bacterias mesofílicas aeróbicas y ˂400.000 células somáticas ml-1). Los análisis sensoriales no detectaron olores extraños, ni olor ó sabor a pescado en la leche de los tratamientos estudiados. Conclusiones: se puede incluir hasta 20% de ensilaje biológico de Pterygoplichthys sp. como fuente de proteína en los suplementos de vacas en producción.

Resumo Antecedentes: o peixe cascudo (Pterygoplichthys sp.) é uma praga de alto impacto nos sistemas de produção aquícola. Por meio de processos de fermentação biológica poderia ser usado como fonte de proteína em suplementos para vacas em produção, porém o sabor e cheiro de peixe no leite podem ser uma limitação. Objetivos: avaliar a qualidade do leite de vacas suplementadas com silagem biológica de peixe cascudo como fonte de proteína. Métodos: os tratamentos (T) avaliados foram T1, 0% da silagem biológica de Pterygoplichthys sp.; T2, silagem biológica a 10% de Pterygoplichthys sp.; e T3, silagem biológica a 20% de Pterygoplichthys sp. Doze vacas selecionadas aleatoriamente foram utilizadas em um delineamento experimental de quadrado latino. Cada período durou 20 dias (período de adaptação de 15 dias e fase experimental de 5 dias). O leite foi analisado para determinar sua condição físico-química, microbiológica, sanitária e sensorial. Análises de variância foram realizadas para todas as variáveis. Resultados: não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os tratamentos estudados para as variáveis físico-químicas, os valores estavam dentro dos mais altos padrões de qualidade do leite. Observaram- se diferenças nas variáveis microbiológicas e sanitárias entre os tratamentos, mas os valores estavam dentro dos limites para os mais altos padrões de leite de qualidade (˂100.000 CFU ml-1 de bactérias mesofílicas aeróbicas e ˂400.000 células somáticas ml-1). As análises sensoriais não detectaram odores estranhos, nem cheiro ou sabor de peixe no leite dos tratamentos estudados. Conclusões: a silagem biológica de peixes pode ser incluída em até 20% como fonte de proteína em suplementos de vacas em produção.

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The aim of the study was to assess the effect of four energy supplements (two highly fermentable; two starch-based carbohydrates) on blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urinary urea excretion, and milk yield, in dual-purpose cows fed foliage of Leucaena leucocephala (Leucaena). Five Holstein-Zebu cows with 450 kg body weight in their second third of lactation were used in a 5 × 5 Latin square design. Cows were fed (dry basis) a mixture of 45% Leucaena and 55% Pennisetum purpureum grass. Treatments were supplementation with (i) sugarcane molasses (Mo), (ii) sorghum grain (So), (iii) fresh citrus pulp (CitP) or (iv) rice polishing (RP), all of them incorporated into the diet at 25 MJ of ME/cow/day. There was a control group (Cont) without energy supplementation. The study comprised five periods of 20 days (15 days adaptation, 5 days measurements). Dry matter intake (kg/day) was lower (P < 0.05) for Cont (9.4) compared with Mo (12.1), So (12.0), CitP (11.9) and RP (11.9) but no difference was observed among energy supplements (P > 0.05). Milk yield (kg/day) was higher (P < 0.05) in cows supplemented with starch supplements (4.7 for So; 4.9 for RP) compared with Cont (3.3). Milk yield from highly fermentable supplements (Mo and CitP) did not differ (P > 0.05) from Cont or other treatments. Milk protein, fat and lactose were not different among treatments (P > 0.05). Blood urea nitrogen and urinary urea excretion were both reduced (P < 0.05) by energy supplementation. Urinary urea excretion was not different (P > 0.05) among cows fed different sources of energy. It is concluded that in dual-purpose cows fed Leucaena foliage, supplementation with sugarcane molasses, citrus pulp or rice polishing reduced blood urea nitrogen and urinary urea excretion. Milk yield was increased by sorghum and rice polishing whereas energy supplementation did not affect milk composition.

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Dual-purpose cattle smallholder farms (DP) exhibit a critical economic situation. The objective of this research was building a typology for DP in tropical conditions and characterizing them technologically. This will help developing more effective public policies in DP farms located in tropical conditions. A sample of 1.475 farms located in the tropical area of Mexico was selected. The typology was built using multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). Subsequently, five groups were identified by a hierarchical cluster analysis with Ward's method. Groups 1 and 2, covered a 46.5% of the farms; these ones presented a small-scale productive model with low levels of technological adoption, improvements were mainly associated to the area of reproduction and genetics. Very small farms (Group 3) showed orientation to subsistence. They need to improve all the technological areas. Groups 4 and 5 (29.4% of the sample) were the biggest and more specialized farms. Group four farms were located in dry tropics and showed the highest levels of technological adoption in the areas of reproduction, management, and feeding. These farms require improvement in the areas of reproduction, animal health, and feeding. Group 5 farms were located in the wet tropics and showed specialization in reproduction, genetics, and animal health areas. In this last group, it is necessary to improve management and feeding areas.

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Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are contiguous homozygous regions of the genome. These regions can be used to identify genes associated with traits of economic interest, as well as inbreeding levels. The aim of the present study was to analyse the length and distribution of ROH islands in Gyr cattle and to identify genes within these regions. A population of 173 animals selected for beef production and a population of 291 animals selected for dairy production were used. Differences in the number of short ROH (ROH1-2 Mb ) were observed between the two populations, while the number of long ROH (ROH>16 Mb ) was similar. ROH islands with the highest incidences (>0.50) overlapped in several segments of the genome in the two populations. The genes identified were associated with milk production, growth, reproduction, immune response and resistance traits. Our results contribute to the understanding of how selection can shape the distribution of ROH and ROH islands within the same breed when animals are selected for different purposes such as dairy or beef production.

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The optimization of pasture management is essential for obtaining higher productive levels, and dual-purpose cereals have stood out and can be used for different purposes within the property through different management strategies. The objective was to evaluate the biomass production and the nutritional value of wheat forage (Triticum aestivum L. cv. BRS Umbu) under the influence of successive cutting regimes simulating grazing situations. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks, composed of three treatments (without cut - control; one cut; and two cuts performed) with five replications. For accumulated dry biomass production, average values of 10,926 kg ha-1 were observed for the treatment without cutting, 7,989 kg ha-1 for the treatment with one cut and 3,514 kg ha-1 for the treatment with two cuts. There was a difference between the leaf: stem ratio, this factor being reduced according to the increase in the number of cuts (4.14; 2.36 and 2.24 for without cut, with one and two cuts, respectively). In the bromatological composition, no significant differences were found for the crude protein, acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber contents. The increase in the number of cuts does not reduce the accumulated green biomass yield, but a significant decrease in the percentage of leaves can lead to lower dry biomass production. As bromatology was not altered

A otimização do manejo de pastagens é essencial para que se obtenha níveis produtivos superiores, e os cereais de duplo propósito têm se destacado, podendo ser utilizado visando diferentes objetivos dentro da propriedade através de diversas estratégias de manejo. Objetivou-se avaliar a produção de biomassa e o valor nutricional da forragem do trigo (Triticum aestivum L. cv. BRS Umbu) sob influência de regime de cortes sucessivos simulando situações de pastejo. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, composto por três tratamentos (sem corte - controle; um corte realizado; e dois cortes realizados) com cinco repetições. Para produção de biomassa seca acumulada foram observados valores médios de 10.926 kg ha-1 para o tratamento sem corte, 7.989 kg ha-1 para o tratamento com um corte e 3.514 kg ha-1 para o tratamento com dois cortes. Houve diferença entre a relação folha:colmo, sendo este fator reduzido de acordo com o aumento no número de cortes (4,14; 2,36 e 2,24 para os sistemas sem corte, com um e com dois cortes, respectivamente). Na composição bromatológica não foram encontradas diferenças significativas para os teores de proteína bruta, fibra em detergente ácido e fibra em detergente neutro. O aumento no número de cortes não reduz o rendimento de biomassa verde acumulado, mas, uma diminuição expressiva no percentual de folhas pode levar a menores

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The optimization of pasture management is essential for obtaining higher productive levels, and dual-purpose cereals have stood out and can be used for different purposes within the property through different management strategies. The objective was to evaluate the biomass production and the nutritional value of wheat forage (Triticum aestivum L. cv. BRS Umbu) under the influence of successive cutting regimes simulating grazing situations. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks, composed of three treatments (without cut - control; one cut; and two cuts performed) with five replications. For accumulated dry biomass production, average values of 10,926 kg ha-1 were observed for the treatment without cutting, 7,989 kg ha-1 for the treatment with one cut and 3,514 kg ha-1 for the treatment with two cuts. There was a difference between the leaf: stem ratio, this factor being reduced according to the increase in the number of cuts (4.14; 2.36 and 2.24 for without cut, with one and two cuts, respectively). In the bromatological composition, no significant differences were found for the crude protein, acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber contents. The increase in the number of cuts does not reduce the accumulated green biomass yield, but a significant decrease in the percentage of leaves can lead to lower dry biomass production. As bromatology was not altered(AU)

A otimização do manejo de pastagens é essencial para que se obtenha níveis produtivos superiores, e os cereais de duplo propósito têm se destacado, podendo ser utilizado visando diferentes objetivos dentro da propriedade através de diversas estratégias de manejo. Objetivou-se avaliar a produção de biomassa e o valor nutricional da forragem do trigo (Triticum aestivum L. cv. BRS Umbu) sob influência de regime de cortes sucessivos simulando situações de pastejo. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, composto por três tratamentos (sem corte - controle; um corte realizado; e dois cortes realizados) com cinco repetições. Para produção de biomassa seca acumulada foram observados valores médios de 10.926 kg ha-1 para o tratamento sem corte, 7.989 kg ha-1 para o tratamento com um corte e 3.514 kg ha-1 para o tratamento com dois cortes. Houve diferença entre a relação folha:colmo, sendo este fator reduzido de acordo com o aumento no número de cortes (4,14; 2,36 e 2,24 para os sistemas sem corte, com um e com dois cortes, respectivamente). Na composição bromatológica não foram encontradas diferenças significativas para os teores de proteína bruta, fibra em detergente ácido e fibra em detergente neutro. O aumento no número de cortes não reduz o rendimento de biomassa verde acumulado, mas, uma diminuição expressiva no percentual de folhas pode levar a menores(AU)

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Despite Ecuador having a wide biodiversity of zootechnical species, characterization studies of these genetic resources are scarce. The objective of this research was to perform the biometric characterization of the Creole hen population through 14 quantitative zoometric measures. We evaluated 207 hens and 37 roosters from Ecuador's three agro-ecological regions: the Sierra (highlands) region (Bolivar, Chimborazo, Tungurahua and Cotopaxi provinces); the Costa (coastal) region (Guayas); and the Oriente Amazonian region (Morona Santiago). Sexual dimorphism was assessed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Body dimensions were generally significantly higher for males (p < 0.05), especially for length of head, beak, neck, dorsum, tarsus, thigh, leg, and middle finger. Then, individuals were biometrically clustered into populations after a stepwise canonical discriminant analysis (CDA) computing interpopulation Mahalanobis distances. Agroecologically-based structured populations were identified when zoometrical criteria were used to classify the animals. Cotopaxi and Tungurahua provinces were reported to be the most distant from the rest, with a slight differentiation of the Morona Santiago province population from those in Guayas, Chimborazo and Bolívar. Conclusively, Ecuadorian Creole hens were higher than longer contrasting light hen breeds, which favors their dual-purpose aptitude. Hence, the development of selection programs aimed at Ecuadorian differentiated entity of production of eggs and meat across agro-ecological areas is feasible.

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The objective of the study was to evaluate embryo production in middle-aged and mature Bos taurus × Bos indicus cows induced to multiple ovulation (MO) in a tropical environment. Twenty-eight cows were assigned into two groups: (1) middle-aged cows = 4-6 years old (n = 13), and (2) mature cows = 8-12 years old (n = 15). All donors received the same MO protocol with follicle-stimulating hormone in decreasing dose during 4 days and two artificial insemination services. Total numbers of corpora lutea at embryo collection, structures collected, and viable embryos obtained, as well as recovery rate, were higher in middle-aged cows compared with mature cows (P < 0.05). A total number of degenerate embryos and unfertilized oocytes, as well as viability rate, were similar in both groups (P > 0.05). In conclusion, the mature cows responded to the MO treatment, but the average of viable embryos recovered per donor was lower than in middle-aged cows. Therefore, the inclusion of cows ≥ 8 years old as donors in MO programs in tropical environments should be avoided.

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The objective of this study was to compare the fit of seven functions to cumulative daily milk yield records of grazing F1 (Holstein × Zebu) cows in a dual-purpose cattle production unit of the Mexican tropics. Fifty-seven lactations from cows that calved from 1998 to 2001 were used. The functions were quadratic without intercept, three with two segments (both segments linear, the first segment quadratic and the second linear, and both segments quadratic), and three classical growth functions (Gompertz, logistic, and Richards). The Akaike information criterion corrected (AICC) was used as criterion of fit, being the function with the best fit the one with the lowest AICC value. The best fit was for the segmented function with both segments quadratic, followed closely by the Richards function. The derivatives of these functions give the daily milk yield curve (kg/cow/day), so the former results in a straight line per segment and the latter in the usual shape of the typical lactation. However, as cumulative records produce a monotonic increasing line, neither function can distinguish a priori the presence of a lactation peak. For this reason, it is advisable to examine the common dispersion plot of daily milk yield of each cow, and if a peak is not evident, then proceed to fit the segmented function; otherwise, the function of Richards should be used. The need to study the causes for the absence of a lactation peak in tropical dual-purpose cows is highlighted.

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The dual-purpose bovine system represents 98.4% of the bovine livestock of Veracruz, the main cattle-producing state of Mexico. This system supplies calves to meat companies, a sector in which Veracruz has been the national leader in the last decade. The objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of the altitudinal zonation of farms on livestock technology and productivity in a microbasin of the Gulf of Mexico where small farms predominate. Structured interviews were applied to producers located in three altitudinal zones (at average altitudes of 50, 140, and 450 m, respectively, for lower, middle, and upper zones). Sample size was 135 farms having similar land surface (within a range of 15-22 ha). The results indicated multiple differences among farms located in the three zones. Farms in the middle and lower zones presented higher productive indicators than those in the upper zone. Differences in herd structure and management resulted in important differences in productivity, income, and profits in milk and calf production. We concluded from this study that altitudinal zonation in Veracruz had a clear effect on the differentiation of small farms, which are representative of dual-purpose cattle. The upper zone performs cattle activity under conditions with greater disadvantages in the analyzed region.

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of grazing on the agronomic characteristics, grain yield, andpresence of the mycotoxins aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone in IPR 126 oat, BRS Tarumãwheat, and IPR 111 triticale. This study was performed from April 24, 2012 to November 11, 2013 atUNIOESTEs Experimental Farm in southern Brazil. The experimental design was a randomized blockin a banded scheme, with four replications. The treatments in the A tracks were the three crops andthe B tracks, the treatments: without grazing, one grazing event, or two grazing events. One grazingreduced the productivity of oat by 42.48% and triticale by 28.09% and increased wheat productivityby 24.89%. Two grazings reduced oat productivity by 54.14%, wheat by 40.96%, and triticale by54.69%. Crops subjected to two grazings should be used for dry matter production for ground coveror partially used for silage when the plant is in the pasty or semi-hard grain stage, as grazing affectsthe agronomic characteristics and grain yield. The BRS Tarumã wheat, when used in crop-livestockintegration systems, should be grazed only once due to increased productivity, while IPR 126 oat andIPR 111 triticale should not be grazed in crop-livestock integration systems for commercial productionof grain. Oats from grazed plants should not be added to feeds of poultry in the early stage or pigs inthe early and growth stages due to the higher levels of aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone. Grazingof winter crops increases the length of the crop cycle and grain formation will occur under climaticconditions favorable to the mycotoxins. Therefore, when grains are intended for human consumption,grazing is not recommended, as it increases the possibility of aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone atlevels above the maximum tolerable levels permitted by law. These grains should be supplied to animalsonly after analysis of the mycotoxin levels present in the grains.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos dos pastejos nas características agronômicas, produtividade de grãose presença das micotoxinas: aflatoxinas, fumonisinas e zearalenona em grãos de aveia IPR 126, trigoBRS Tarumã e triticale IPR 111. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no período de 24/04/2012 a 21/03/2014(24º3156,1S; 54º0110.3”O). O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso em esquema defaixas, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos nas faixas A foram as três culturas e nas faixas B osmanejo:sem pastejo, um pastejo e dois pastejos. O manejo com apenas um pastejo reduziu a produtividadede grãos da aveia em 42,48% e do triticale em 28,09% e aumentou a produtividade do trigo em 24,89%.O manejo com dois pastejos reduziu a produtividade da aveia em 54,14%, do trigo em 40,96% e dotriticale em 54,69%. As culturas submetidas a dois pastejos devem ser diferidas para produção dematéria seca para cobertura do solo ou utilizar de forma parcial a planta no estágio de grãos pastosos ousemiduros para silagem, pois o pastejo prejudica as características agronômicas e produtividade. O trigoBRS Tarumã, quando utilizado em sistema de ILP deverá ser pastejado apenas uma vez com aumentode produtividade, enquanto a aveia IPR 126 e o triticale IPR 111 não devem ser pastejados em sistemasde integração lavoura pecuária para produção comercial de grãos. Grãos de aveia oriundos de plantasque foram submetidas a pastejo não devem ser adicionados em rações para aves na fase inicial e suínosna fase inicial e crescimento por possuírem maiores teores de aflatoxinas, fuminisinas e zearelenona.(AU)

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of grazing on the agronomic characteristics, grain yield, andpresence of the mycotoxins aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone in IPR 126 oat, BRS Tarumãwheat, and IPR 111 triticale. This study was performed from April 24, 2012 to November 11, 2013 atUNIOESTE’s Experimental Farm in southern Brazil. The experimental design was a randomized blockin a banded scheme, with four replications. The treatments in the A tracks were the three crops andthe B tracks, the treatments: without grazing, one grazing event, or two grazing events. One grazingreduced the productivity of oat by 42.48% and triticale by 28.09% and increased wheat productivityby 24.89%. Two grazings reduced oat productivity by 54.14%, wheat by 40.96%, and triticale by54.69%. Crops subjected to two grazings should be used for dry matter production for ground coveror partially used for silage when the plant is in the pasty or semi-hard grain stage, as grazing affectsthe agronomic characteristics and grain yield. The BRS Tarumã wheat, when used in crop-livestockintegration systems, should be grazed only once due to increased productivity, while IPR 126 oat andIPR 111 triticale should not be grazed in crop-livestock integration systems for commercial productionof grain. Oats from grazed plants should not be added to feeds of poultry in the early stage or pigs inthe early and growth stages due to the higher levels of aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone. Grazingof winter crops increases the length of the crop cycle and grain formation will occur under climaticconditions favorable to the mycotoxins. Therefore, when grains are intended for human consumption,grazing is not recommended, as it increases the possibility of aflatoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone atlevels above the maximum tolerable levels permitted by law. These grains should be supplied to animalsonly after analysis of the mycotoxin levels present in the grains.

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos dos pastejos nas características agronômicas, produtividade de grãose presença das micotoxinas: aflatoxinas, fumonisinas e zearalenona em grãos de aveia IPR 126, trigoBRS Tarumã e triticale IPR 111. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no período de 24/04/2012 a 21/03/2014(24º31’56,1’’S; 54º01’10.3”O). O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso em esquema defaixas, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos nas faixas A foram as três culturas e nas faixas B osmanejo:sem pastejo, um pastejo e dois pastejos. O manejo com apenas um pastejo reduziu a produtividadede grãos da aveia em 42,48% e do triticale em 28,09% e aumentou a produtividade do trigo em 24,89%.O manejo com dois pastejos reduziu a produtividade da aveia em 54,14%, do trigo em 40,96% e dotriticale em 54,69%. As culturas submetidas a dois pastejos devem ser diferidas para produção dematéria seca para cobertura do solo ou utilizar de forma parcial a planta no estágio de grãos pastosos ousemiduros para silagem, pois o pastejo prejudica as características agronômicas e produtividade. O trigoBRS Tarumã, quando utilizado em sistema de ILP deverá ser pastejado apenas uma vez com aumentode produtividade, enquanto a aveia IPR 126 e o triticale IPR 111 não devem ser pastejados em sistemasde integração lavoura pecuária para produção comercial de grãos. Grãos de aveia oriundos de plantasque foram submetidas a pastejo não devem ser adicionados em rações para aves na fase inicial e suínosna fase inicial e crescimento por possuírem maiores teores de aflatoxinas, fuminisinas e zearelenona.

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