Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science

Period: March 2015 to June 2018

Specialization: Ruminant nutrition

Mato Grosso do Sul Federal University (Brazil) and the University of Florida

Advisor: Dr. Gumercindo Loriano Franco

Co-advisor: Dr. Philipe Moriel

Dissertation title: Trace mineral injection for beef cattle and goats

Master in Animal Science

Period: March 2013 to March 2015

Specialization: Ruminant nutrition

Mato Grosso do Sul Federal University (Brazil)

Advisor: Dr. Gumercindo Loriano Franco

Thesis title: Antibiotics growth promoters additives on rumen physiology of sheep

Bachelor in Animal Science

Period: February 2005 to June 2010

Specialization: Beef cattle nutrition

Santa Catarina State University (Brazil)

Advisor: Dr. Antônio Wladimir Leopoldino da Silva

Under Review

1.*Silva, L. G., Vedovatto, M., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M. F., Lima, E. A., Faria, F. J. C., Ferreira, L. C. L., Goncalves, R. L., Silva, A. F., Gomes, D., Reis, W. V. A., Marcon, H., and Franco, G. L. 2024. Effects of injectable trace minerals (Cu, Zn, Se, and Mn) and vitamins (A and E) on reproduction and antioxidant responses of Bos indicus beef females synchronized to fixed time AI. Animals. Under review.

2.*Vieira, D. G., Vedovatto, M., Pirota, G. G., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M. F., Cappellozza, B. I., Sousa, O. A., Canuto, N., Bonin, M. N., Silva, T. H. R., and Fernandes, H. J. 2024. Appeasing substance administration at feedlot entry impacted growth, temperament, pen behavior, immunocompetence, and meat quality of beef heifers. Appl. Anim. Behav. Under review.

3.*Lima, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M. F., Faria, F. J. C., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Mussi, R. P., Reis, W. V. A., Cursio, U. A., Escobar, T. A. G., Cappellozza, B. I., Sousa, O. A., Santos, M., and Franco, G. L. 2024. Effect of an appeasing substance administration on growth, stress, handling, and reproduction of Bos indicus beef heifers synchronized to fixed time AI. Anim. Reprod. Sci. Under review.

Published in 2024

4.Machado, M., Nora, L., Zanin, T. B. N., Bissacotti, B. F., Morsch, V. M., Vedovatto, M., Pelisser, G., Mendes, R. E., Galvão, A. C., Speroni, C. S., and Gloria, E. M. 2024. Impacts of intake of trichothecenes (Fusarium sporotrichioides) for dairy calves: Effects on animal growth, oxidative and inflammatory response. Microbial Pathog. 106605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106605.

5.Moriel, P., Vedovatto, M., Izquierdo, V., Palmer, E. A., and Vendramini, J. M. B. 2024. Maternal prepartum supplementation of protein and energy and body condition score modulated the performance of Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 107433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107433.

6.da Silva, M. V., Vedovatto, M., Ferraz, A. L. J., Castro, M. F., Gonçalves, I. P., Silva, A. R., dos Santos Amorim, L., Hernandes, M. S. P., da Silva, A. F., de Oliveira, M. V. M., and de Oliveira, D. M. 2024. Performance, body development and ingestive behavior of Nellore and crossbred heifers finished in a grazing system. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 56(2):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-03908-0.

7.Glombowsky, P., Soldá, N. M., Molosse, V. L., Deolindo, G. L., Sulzbach, M. M., Bottari, N. B., Schetinger, M. R. C., Zotti, C. A., Solivo, G., Vedovatto, M., and da Silva, A. S. 2024. Chromium in the diet of dairy calves: Benefits for growth performance, feed efficiency, digestibility, and health. Biol. Trace Elem. Res. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04063-1.

8.Novakoski, P. V., de Vitt, M. G., Molosse, V. L., Xavier, A. C. H., Wagner, R., Klein, B., Milarch, C. F., Leonardi, L. E., Kozloski, G. V., Vedovatto, M., and da Silva, A. S. 2024. The addition of curcumin to the diet of post-weaning dairy calves: effects on ruminal fermentation, immunological, and oxidative responses. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 56(4):142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-03993-1.

9.Ribeiro, S. D. S., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., and Franco, G. L. 2024. Effects of Acacia mearnsii De Wild. extract and monensin on intake, digestibility, and ruminal variables of lambs. Braz. J. Anim. Sci. 53. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz5320200138.

10.Molosse, V. L., Deolindo, G. L., Lago, R. V., Klein, B., Zotti, C. A., Vedovato, M., da Silveira, M. V., Copetti, P. M., Schetinger, M. R., Favero, J. F., and Fiorentin, E. L. 2024. The use of secondary grape biomass in beef cattle nutrition on carcass characteristics, quality and shelf life of meat. Food Nutr. Sci. 15(6):447-469. https://doi.org/10.4236/fns.2024.156030.

Published in 2023

11.*Vieira, D. G., Vedovatto, M., Fernandes, H. J., Lima, E. D. A., D’Oliveira, M. C., Curcio, U. D. A., Ranches, J., Ferreira, M. F., Sousa, O. A. D., Cappellozza, B. I., and Franco, G. L. 2023. Effects of an appeasing substance application at weaning on growth, stress, behavior, and response to vaccination of Bos indicus calves. Animals. 13(19):3033. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193033.

12.Molosse, V. L., Deolindo, G. L., Lago, R. V., Cécere, B. G., Zotti, C. A., Vedovatto, M., and da Silva, A. S. 2023. The effects of the inclusion of ensiled and dehydrated grape pomace in beef cattle diet: Growth performance, health, and economic viability. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 302:115671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2023.115671.

13.Niwa, M. V. G., Ítavo, L. C. V., Ítavo, C. C. B. F., Dias, A. M., dos Santos Difante, G., Longhini, V. Z., Vedovatto, M., and de Aquino Monteiro, G. O. 2023. Effect of physically effective neutral detergent fiber on nutrient intake and digestibility, ruminal and blood parameters, and ingestive behavior of confined beef cattle. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 55(3):224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03633-0.

14.Da Cunha, L. R. S., De Resende, M. P. G., Flores, H. P., Da Silva de Arruda, R. M., De Castro, M. F., Queiroz, M. C. E., Dos Santos Amorim, L., Belmonte, J. C. C., Da Silva, M. V., Bernandes, M. S. P., Vedovatto, M., and De Oliveira, D. M. 2023. Suckling behavior, performance, and Kleiber index in calves of different genetic groups under shaded and unshaded environments. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 55:27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-022-03435-w.

15.Brunetto, A. L., Giacomelli, C. M., Favero, J. F., Bissacotti, B. F., Copeti, P. M., Morsch, V. M., de Oliveira, F. D. C., Wagner, R., Alves, R., Pereira, W. A., Vedovatto, M., Fritzen, A., Kozloski, G. V., Zotti, C. A., and Da Silva, A. S. 2023. Phytogenic blend in the diet of growing Holstein steers: Effects on performance, digestibility, rumen volatile fatty acid profile, and immune and antioxidant responses. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 297:115595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2023.115595.

16.Casagrande, A. C., Machado, G. C. P., Brunetto, A. L. R., Vedovatto, M., Galli, G. M., and Silva, A. S. D. 2023. Cow milk or milk replacer in the diet of Holstein calves: effects on complete blood count, biochemistry variables, and performance. Braz. J. Health Anim. Prod. 24:20220019. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1519-994020220019.

17.Giacomelli, C. M., Marchiori, M. S., do Nascimento, A. L., de Vitt, M. G., Molosse, V. L., de Oliveira, F. D. C., Vedovatto, M., and da Silva, A. S. 2023. Encapsulated pepper blend in the diet of confined Holstein bullocks: effect on ruminal volatile fatty acid profiles, growth performance, and animal health. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 55(2):114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03473-y.

Published in 2022

18.Cortada Neto, I. M., Vedovatto, M., D'Oliveira, M. C., Bento, A. L. L., Gaspar, A. O., and Franco, G. L. 2022. Effects of antibiotic growth promoters and concentrate on intake, digestibility, degradability, and ruminal variables in beef steers. Braz. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 74:141–152. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-12389.

19.Moriel, P., Vedovatto, M., Izquierdo, V., Palmer, E. A., Silva, H. M., and Vendramini, J. M. B. 2022. Frequency of maternal prepartum supplementation of energy and protein modulates preweaning growth of their beef offspring. Transl. Anim. Sci. 6. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txac110.

20.Vedovatto, M., Izquierdo, V., Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., and Moriel, P. 2022. Monensin supplementation during late gestation of beef cows alters maternal plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factors 1 and 2 and enhances offspring preweaning growth. Transl. Anim. Sci. 6

https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txac105.

21.Santos, D. S. D., Klauck, V., Theisen, C., Bordigon, B., Farina, R., Pereira, W. A. B., Souza, C. F., Baldisera, M. D., Schogor, A. L. B., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., and Silva, A. S. D. 2022. Addition of açai oil during the close-up dry period of Holstein cows improves colostrum quality and immune responses of their calves. An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc. 94. https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202220201592.

22.Izquierdo, V., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., and Moriel, P. 2022. Frequency of maternal supplementation of energy and protein during late gestation modulates preweaning growth of their beef offspring. Transl. Anim. Sci. 6. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txac110.

23.Moriel, P., Palmer, E. A., Izquierdo, V., Lima, L., Vedovatto, M., Silva, H. M., Jeff, D., Jeff, C., Sanchez, N. C. B., and Vendramini, J. M. B. 2022. Stair step strategy and immunomodulatory feed ingredient supplementation for grazing heat-stressed Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 100. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac107.

24.Vedovatto, M., Lecciolli, R. B., Lima, E. A., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Coelho, R. N., Moriel, P., Silva, L. G., Ferreira, L. C. L., Silva, A. F., Reis, W. V. A., Oliveira, D. M., and Franco, G. L. 2022. Body condition score at beginning of fixed-timed AI protocol and energy balance affects ovarian structures, oestrus expression, pregnancy rate, and embryo size of Bos indicus beef cows. Livest. Sci. 256:104823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104823.

25.Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B., Poore, M. H., Martin, T., Binelli, M., Arthington, J. D., and Moriel, P. 2022. Timing of maternal supplementation of dried distillers grains during late gestation influences postnatal growth, immunocompetence, and carcass characteristics of Bos indicus-influenced beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 100(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac022.

26.Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B., Poore, M. H., Martin, T., Binelli, M., Arthington, J. D., and Moriel, P. 2021. Effects of maternal winter vs. year-round supplementation of protein and energy on postnatal growth, immune function, and carcass characteristics of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 100. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac003.

27.Zornitta, C. S., D’Olivera, M. C., Bento, A. L. L., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Vedovatto, M., and Franco, G. L. 2022. Effect of injectable trace mineral at weaning on growth and physiology of Nellore calves under feed restriction. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 54(1):18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-03001-w.

28.Molosse, V. L., Deolindo, G. L., Glombosky, P., Pereira, W. A., Carvalho, R. A., Zotti, C. A., Solivo, G., Vedovatto, M., Fracasso, M., Silva, A. D., Morsch, V. M., and da Silva, A. S. 2022. Curcumin or microencapsulated phytogenic blend to replace ionophore and non-ionophore antibiotics in weaned calves: Effects on growth performance and health. Livest. Sci. 263:105029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105029.

Published in 2021

29.Vedovatto, M., Costa, D. S., Faria, F. J. C., Cooke, R. F., Sanchez, J. M. D., Moriel, P., Coelho, R. N., and Franco, G. L. 2021. Effects of temperament on body parameters, ovarian structures, and inflammatory response in grazing Nellore cows following fixed-time artificial insemination. J. Vet. Behav. 44:50-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.03.00.

30.Vedovatto, M., Cortada Neto, I. M., Borges, D. G. L., Coelho, R. N., Ranches, J., and Franco, G. L. 2021. Effects of a single trace minerals injection on antioxidant and immune response, resistance to endoparasites, health, and growth of newborn Boer kids. Braz. J. Vet. Res. 41. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-5150-PVB-6722.

31.Oliveira, R. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Silva, H. M., Neiva, J. M. N., Miotto, F. R. C., and Moriel, P. 2021. Growth, physiology, and coccidiosis infestation of suckling beef calves grazing warm-season grasses and offered creep-feeding supplementation with or without monensin. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 53(3):363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-02789-x.

32.Ranches, J., Alves, R., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E., and Moriel, P. 2021. Use of radio-frequency identification technology to assess the frequency of cattle visits to mineral feeders. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 53(3):341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-02784-2.

33.Molosse, V. L., Deolindo, G. L., Cécere, B. G., Marcon, H., Rosa, G., Vedovatto, M., Zotti, C. A., Silva, A. D., Fracasso, M., Morsch, V. M., Carvalho, R. A., Pereira, W. A. B., and Da Silva, A. S. 2021. Effect of dietary supplementation with grape residue flour on weight gain, metabolic profile, leukogram, proteinogram, and antioxidant response in suckling lambs. Res. Vet. Sci. 139:112-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.07.004.

34.Cécere, B., Molosse, V., Deolindo, G., Dazuk, V., Da Silva, A. D., Schetinger, M., Vedovatto, M., Zotti, C., and Da Silva, A. S. 2021. Effects of pepper extract in suckling lamb feed: Growth performance, metabolism, and oxidative responses. Ann. Anim. Sci. https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2021-0055.

35.Palmer, E., Peñagaricano, F., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Field, S., Laporta, J., and Moriel, P. 2021. Effects of maternal gestational diet, with or without methionine, on muscle transcriptome of Bos indicus-influenced beef calves following a vaccine-induced immunological challenge. PLoS One. 16(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253810.

36.Ranches, J., Alves, R., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E., Moriel, P., and Arthington, J. D. 2021. Differences in copper and selenium metabolism between Angus (Bos taurus) and Brahman (Bos indicus) cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 99. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab048.

37.Ranches, J., Oliveira, R. A., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Moriel, P., Silva, L. D., Zylberlich, G., Drouillard, J. S., and Arthington, J. D. 2021. Low moisture, cooked molasses blocks: A limited intake method for supplementing trace minerals to pre-weaned calves. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 273:114793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114793.

38.D’Oliveira, M. C., Vedovatto, M., Cortada Neto, I. M., Coelho, R. N., Morais, M. G., Gomes, M. N. B., Negrão, J. A., and Franco, G. L. 2021. Effect of walking exercise and nutritional plan on goat performance. Livest. Sci. 104450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104450.

39.Marcon, H. J., Griss, L. G., Molosse, V. L., Cécere, B. G. O., Alba, D. F., Leal, K. W., Galli, G. M., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Gundel, S., Bassotto, V. A., Ourique, A. F., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2021. Dietary supplementation with curcumin-loaded nanocapsules in lambs: Nanotechnology as a new tool for nutrition. Anim. Nutr. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2020.06.014.

40.Leal, K. W., Alba, D. F., Cunha, M. G., Marcon, H., Bissacotti, B. F., Copetti, P. M., Morsch, V. M., Vedovatto, M., Kessler, J. D., and Da Silva, A. S. 2021. Vegetable biocholine supplementation in lambs during the feed transition period improves health and enhances weight gain. Small Rumin. Res. 198:106356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106356.

41.Alba, D. F., Leal, K. W., Cunha, M. H., Rosa, G., Marcon, H., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Zotti, C. A., Kavalek, R. L., Kempka, A. P., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2021. Positive effects of biocholine powder dietary supplementation on milk production and quality, and antioxidant responses in lactating ewes: A new nutritional tool. Food Nutr. Heliyon. 7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06732.

42.Cécere, B. G. O., Da Silva, A. S., Molosse, V. L., Alba, D. F., Leal, K. W., Da Rosa, G., Pereira, W. A. B., Da Silva, A. D., Schetinger, M. R. C., Kempka, A. P., Nunes, A., Maraschin, M., Araújo, D. N., Deolindo, G. L., and Vedovatto, M. 2021. Addition of propolis to milk improves lactating lamb’s growth: Effect on antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune responses in animals. Small Rumin. Res. 194:106265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106265.

Published in 2020

43.Vedovatto, M., Pereira, C. S., Cortada Neto, I. M., Moriel, P., Morais, M. G., and Franco, G. L. 2020. Effect of a trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, antioxidant enzymes activity, and immune system in Nellore calves. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 52:881-886. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-019-02056-0.

44.Vedovatto, M., Bento, A. L. L., Kiefer, C., Souza, K. M. R., and Franco, G. L. 2020. Mycotoxins in the beef cattle diet: review. Arch. Zootec. 69:234-244. https://doi.org/10.21071/az.v69i266.5119 (in Portuguese).

45.Vedovatto, M., Bento, A. L. L., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Pereira, C. S., Moriel, P., and Franco, G. L. 2020. Effect of a trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, antioxidant enzymes activity, and immune system in Nellore calves. Braz. J. Anim. Sci. 49. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920190255.

46.Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Gouvea, V., Silva, H. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., and Moriel, P. 2020. Maternal supplement type and methionine hydroxy analogue fortification effects on performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef cows and their offspring. Livest. Sci. 240:104176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104176.

47.Moriel, P., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Ranches, J., and Vendramini, J. M. B. 2020. Maternal supplementation of energy and protein, but not methionine hydroxy analogue, enhanced postnatal growth and response to vaccination in Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 98. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa123.

48.Moriel, P., Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Piccolo, M. B., Ranches, J., Silva, H. M., Mercadante, V. R. G., Lamb, C. G., and Vendramini, J. M. B. 2020. Supplementation frequency and amount modulate post-weaning growth and reproductive performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 98. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa236.

49.Oliveira, R. A., Moriel, P., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silva, H. M., Vedovatto, M., Neiva, J. N. M., Miotto, F. R. C., Miranda, M., and Silva, D. P. 2020. Supplemental monensin affects growth, physiology, and coccidiosis infestation of early-weaned beef calves consuming warm-season perennial or cool-season annual grasses. Appl. Anim. Sci. 36:108-117. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2019-01930.

50.Cappellozza, B. I., Ferraretto, L. F., Vedovatto, M., and Moriel, P. 2020. Different profiles of fatty acids in Ca soaps on dissociation and modification by biohydrogenation in vitro. Braz. J. Anim. Sci. 49. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920200172.

51.Favaretto, J. A., Alba, D. F., Marchiori, M. S., Marcon, H. J., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Bianchi, A. E., Zanluchi, M., Klein, B., Wagner, R., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Supplementation with a blend based on micro-encapsulated carvacrol, thymol, and cinnamaldehyde in lambs feed inhibits immune cells and improves growth performance. Livest. Sci. 240:104144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104144.

52.Alba, D. F., Favaretto, J. A., Marcon, H., Saldanha, T. F., Leal, K. W., Campigoto, G., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Bianchi, A. E., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Vegetable biocholine supplementation in pre- and postpartum Lacaune sheep: Effects on animal health, milk production and quality. Small Rumin. Res. 90:106165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106165.

53.Griss, L. G., Galli, G. M., Marcon, H. J., Baumel, E. A., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Vedovatto, M., Sumny, E. H., Kempka, A. P., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Effects of yucca extract and organic chromium on growth performance and health of lactating lambs. Small Rumin. Res. 191:106172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106172.

54.Marcon, H., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Alba, D. F., Favaretto, J. A., Santos, D. D., Borges, L., Kessler, J. D., Vedovatto, M., Bianchi, A. E., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Effect of curcumin dietary supplementation on growth performance, physiology, carcass characteristics and meat quality in lambs. Ann. Anim. Sci. https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2020-0100.

55.Leal, K. W., Alba, D. F., Cunha, M. G., Marcon, H., Oliveira, F. C., Wagner, R., Silva, A. D., Lopes, T. F., De Jesus, L. S. B., Schetinger, M. R. C., Zotti, C. A., Kessler, J. D., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Effects of biocholine powder supplementation in ewe lambs: growth, rumen fermentation, antioxidant status, and metabolism. Biotechnol. Rep. 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.btre.2020.e00580.

56.Bernardi, A., Silva, A. W. L., Capeletto, C., Silva, F. J. P., Defiltro, R. C., Perin, G., Schogor, A. L. B., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Chopped Tifton 85 hay affects milk production, composition, digestibility, and physiology of Lacaune ewes. Res. Soc. Dev. 9. https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i8.5005.

57.Cunha, M. G., Alba, D. F., Leal, K. W., Marcon, H., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Paglia, E. B., Kempka, A. P., Vedovatto, M., Zotti, C. D., and Da Silva, A. S. 2020. Inclusion of pepper extract containing capsaicin in the diet of ewes in the mid-lactation period: effects on health, milk production, and quality. Res. Soc. Dev. 9. https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i11.10020.

Published in 2019

58.Vedovatto, M., Moriel, P., Cooke, R. F., Costa, D. S., Faria, F. J. C., Cortada Neto, I. M., Bento, A. L. L., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Ferreira, L. C. L., Almeida, R. G., Santos, S. A., and Franco, G. L. 2019. Effects of a single trace mineral injection at beginning of fixed-time AI treatment regimen on reproductive function and antioxidant response of grazing Nellore cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 212:106234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106234.

59.Vedovatto, M., Moriel, P., Cooke, R. F., Costa, D. S., Faria, F. J. C., Cortada Neto, I. M., Pereira, C. S., Bento, A. L. L., Almeida, R. G., Santos, S. A., and Franco, G. L. 2019. Effects of a single trace mineral injection on body parameters, ovarian structures, pregnancy rate and components of the innate immune system of grazing Nellore cows synchronized to a fixed-time AI protocol. Livest. Sci. 225:123-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2019.05.011.

60.Vedovatto, M., Diogo, J. M. S., Beltrame, J. A. M., D'oliveira, M. C., Silva, C. J., Mendes, C. Q., Cabral Filho, S. L. S., and Franco, G. L. 2019. Effects of antibiotic growth promoters mixed with mineral supplement on growth performance, ingestive behavior, and mineral intake of grazing bulls. Braz. J. Anim. Sci. 48. https://doi.org/10.1590/rbz4820190114.

61.Dos Santos, D., Klauck, V., Campigotto, G., Alba, D. F., Dos Reis, J. H., Gebert, R. R., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Schogor, A. L. B., Santos, I. D., Wagner, R., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. 2019. Benefits of the inclusion of açai oil in the diet of dairy sheep in heat stress on health and milk production and quality. J. Therm. Biol. 84:250-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.07.007.

62.Lucianer, E., Silva, A. S., Cazarotto, C. J., Alba, D. F., Griss, L. G., Zampa, A., Vedovatto, M., and Kessler, J. D. 2019. Addition of tannin in lamb diets after weaning: impact on performance and hematological and biochemical variables. Acta Sci. Vet. 47:1709-1720. https://doi.org/10.22456/1679-9216.98310.

63.Campigotto, G., Gebert, R. R., Santos, D. S., Dos Reis, J. H., Alba, D. F., Cazarotto, C. J., Leal, M. L. R., Baldissera, M. D., Lopes, T. F., Druzian, L. T., Morsch, V. M., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2019. Effects of oral administration of copper capsules on helminth control in lactating dairy sheep: An effective alternative to replace conventional antiparasitics during lactation. Exp. Parasitol. 205:107735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2019.107735.

64.Bordignon, R., Volpato, A., Glombowsky, P., Souza, C. F., Baldissera, M. D., Secco, R., Pereira, W. A. B., Leal, M. L. R., Vedovatto, M., and Da Silva, A. S. 2019. Nutraceutical effect of vitamins and minerals on performance and immune and antioxidant systems in dairy calves during the nutritional transition period in summer. J. Therm. Biol. 84:451-459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.07.034.

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67.Vedovatto, M., Itavo, C. C. B. F., Beltrame, J. A. M., Brumatti, R. C., Franco, G. L. (2014). Beta-adrenergic agonists as additive in beef cattle. B. Ind. Anim. 71:396-406. https://doi.org/10.17523/bia.v71n4p396, manuscript in portuguese.

1.Effects of nutrition on growth, fetal programming, and physiology of beef cattle

2.Minerals and additives for ruminants

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Period: July 2023 to present

Dean Lee Research and Extension Center

Position: Assistant professor

Research and extension program in beef cattle nutrition

University of Vermont/USDA Dairy Forage Research Center

Period: January 2022 to January 2023

Department of Animal and Veterinary Science

Position: Post-doctoral research associate

Advisors: Dr. Jana Kraft (UVM) and Ken Kalscheur (USDA)

Research program in fatty acids metabolism in dairy cows

Mato Grosso do Sul State University (Brazil)

Period: February 2020 to January 2022

Department of Animal Science

Position: Assistant professor

Teaching and research program in beef cattle production

University of Florida

Period: June 2018 to December 2019

Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Position: Post-doctoral research associate

Advisor: Dr. Philipe Moriel

Research and extension programs in beef cattle nutrition (fetal programming and heifer development)

Conquista Grass Seeds (Brazil)

Period: July 2010 to March 2013

Position: Technical and Commercial Supervisor

Sales of grass seeds and feed supplies to beef cattle

Vedovatto, M. 2024. Mayeux-Hebert Family Professorship in Applied Beef Cattle Research. Louisiana State University AgCenter, LA.

Vedovatto, M. 2021. The UEMS Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching in Animal Science. Mato Grosso do Sul State University, MS, Brazil.