Body mass index at calving on performance and efficiency of Zebu cow herds
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2022v43n1p197Keywords:
End of the breeding period, Milk production and quality, Pregnancy, Weaning.Abstract
This study examines the impact of the body mass index (BMI) at calving on the development and postpartum efficiency of cows of Zebu origin. The study involved 87 cows and their calves [pure Nellore (N) or predominant Nellore composition in a cross with Charolais (C) (3/4N1/4C and 5/8N3/8C)]. The mothers were grouped into classes according to their BMI at calving, namely, ‘small’, ‘moderate’ and ‘large’. Body mass index was determined by dividing the body weight of the cows by their length and by hip height and then dividing the result by 10. Cows were weighed at calving, at weaning, at the end of the breeding period and at the diagnosis of pregnancy. Calves were weighed at birth, at early weaning (63 days) and at 210 of age. To evaluate milk yield and quality, milk was collected at 21, 42 and 63 days after calving. Milk yield was measured by the direct method, with manual milking, followed by analysis of the lactose, fat, total solids and crude protein contents. Pregnancy rate was similar between the three BMI groups; however, cows with a lower BMI were more efficient at calving in producing kilograms of calf per kilogram of cow kept. Higher BMI provide higher milk yields, without affecting its quality, as well as heavier calves at early weaning and at 210 days of age.Downloads
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Vaz, R. Z., Lobato, J. F. P., Restle, J., Costa, P. T., Ferreira, O. G. L., Bethancourt-Garcia, J. A., & Costa, J. L. B. (2020a). Effect of live weight of beef cows on calf production efficiency. Research, Society and Development, 9(9), e679007632. doi: 10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7632
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Carvalheiro, R., Costilla, R., Neves, H. H. R., Albuquerque, L. G., Moore, S., & Hayes, B. J. (2019). Unraveling genetic sensitivity of beef cattle to environmental variation under tropical conditions. Genetics Selection Evolution, 51(1), 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12711-019-0470-x
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Chud, T. C. S., Chud, T. C., Caetano, S. L., Buzanskas, M. E., Grossi, D. A., Guidolin, D. G., & Munari, D. P. (2014). Genetic analysis for gestation length, birth weight, weaning weight, and accumulated productivity in Nellore beef cattle. Livestock Science, 170(1), 16-21. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2014.09.024
Costa, P. T., Mendonça, G., Brum, L. P., Vieira, T. P., Feijó, F. D., & Vaz, R. Z. (2020). Body mass index, energy reserves, and tissue composition of cuts of Corriedale lambs. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 55(1), e01908. doi: 10.1590/S1678-3921.pab2020.v55.01908
Dervishi, E., Zhang, G., Dunn, S. M., Mandal, R., Wishart, D. S., & Ametaj, B. N. (2017). GC-MS metabolomics identifies metabolite alterations that precede subclinical mastitis in the blood of transition dairy cows. Journal of Proteome Research, 16(2), 433-446. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.6b00538
Du, M., Tong, J., Zhao, J., Underwood, K. R., Zhu, M., Ford, S. P., & Nathaniel, P. W. (2010). Fetal programming of skeletal muscle development in ruminant animals. Journal Animal Science, 88(13), E51-E60. doi: 10.2527/jas.2009-2311
Farias, G. D., Cerdótes, L., Restle, J., Pascoal, L. L., Costa, P. T., Ferreira, O. G. L., & Vaz, R. Z. (2018a). Body size and its effects on productive efficiency of cows with predominant Nellore genetic composition. Acta Scientiarium Animal Science, 40(1), 42532. doi: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v40i1.42532
Farias, G. D., Cerdótes, L., Vaz, R. Z., Restle, J., Bitencourt, M. F., Alves, D. C., Fº., & Brondani, I. L. (2018b). Biological efficiency of Charolais beef cows of different body sizes. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 39(4), 1737-1748. doi: 10.5433/1679-0359.2018v39n4p1737
Fonseca, M. A., Valadares, S. C., Fº., Henriques, L. T., Paulino, P. V. R., Detmann, E., Benedeti, P. D. B., & Amaral, P. M. (2012). Exigências nutricionais de vacas nelores primíparas lactantes. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 41(5), 1222-1230. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982012000500020
Freetly, H. C., Kuehn, L. A., & Cundiff, L. V. (2011). Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature body weight and height at puberty. Journal Animal Science, 89(8), 2373-2379. doi: 10.2527/jas.2011-3847
Gabriel, L. R. A., Fº., Putti, F. F., Cremasco, C. P., Deyver, B., Chacur, M. G. M., & Gabriel, L. R. A. (2016). Software to assess beef cattle body mass through the fuzzy body mass index. Engenharia Agrícola, 36(1), 179-193. doi: 10.1590/1809-4430-Eng.Agric.v36n1p179-193/2016
Gano, G., Blanco, M., Casasús, I., Cortés-Lacruz, X., & Villalba, D. (2016). Comparison of B-splines and non-linear functions to describe growth patterns and predict mature weight of female beef cattle. Animal Production Science, 56(11), 1787-1796. doi: 10.1071/AN15089
Gutiérrez, V., Espasadín, A. C., Machado, P., Bielli, A., Genovese, P., & Carriquiry, M. (2014). Effects of calf early nutrition on muscle fiber characteristics and gene expression. Livestock Science, 167(1), 408-416. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2014.07.010
Leal, W. S., Costa, R. F., Cardoso, L. L., Mendonça, F. S., Cardoso, F. F., Yokoo, M. J., & Weaber, R. L. (2018). Bio-economic model predicts economic values for beef production. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports, 4(1), 22-28. https://ainfo.cnptia.embrapa.br/digital/bitstream/item/ 190014/1/Bio-economic-ModelPredicts-Economic-Values-for-Beef-Production.pdf
Lemaster, C. T., Taylor, R. K., Ricks, R. E., & Long, N. M. (2017). The effects of late gestation maternal nutrient restriction with or without protein supplementation on endocrine regulation of newborn and postnatal beef calves. Theriogenology, 87(1), 64-71. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.08.004
Lemes, J. S., Pimentel, M. A., Vaz, R. Z., Farias, L. B., & Brauner, C. C. (2017). Performance efficiency of pasture-raised primiparous beef cows of three different biotypes and two milk production levels. Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 45(1), e1461. Retrieved from http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=289053641 050
Marques, R. S., Cooke, R. F., Rodriguez, M. C., Moriel, P., & Bohnert, D. W. (2016). Impacts of cow body condition score during gestation on weaning performance of the offspring. Livestock Science, 191(1), 174-178. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2016.08.007
Michael, J. D., Baruselli, P. S., & Campanile, G. (2019). Influence of nutrition, body condition, and metabolic status on reproduction in female beef cattle: a review. Theriogenology, 125(1), 277-284. doi: 10.1016/j. theriogenology.2018.11.010
Moura, I. C. F., Kuss, F., Moletta, J. L., Menezes, L. F. G., Henrique, D. S., Cherubin, A. A., & Paris, M. (2014). Productive and reproductive efficiency of Purunã beef cows of different categories. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 35(4), 2555-2562. doi: 10.5433/1679-0359.2014v35n4Suplp2555
National Research Council (2016). Nutrient requirements of beef cattle. Washington: National Academy Press.
Pacheco, R. F., Brondani, I. L., Alves, D. C., Fº., Cattelam, J., Mayer, A. R., Martini, A. P. M., & Restle, J. (2020b). Reproductive performance of heifers of different weight classes in the first and second mating. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 40(2), 819-830. doi: 10.5433/1679-0359.2019V40N2P819
Pacheco, R. F., Restle, J., Brondani, I. L., Alves, D. C., Fº., Cattelam, J., Mayer, A. R., & Machado, D. S. (2020a). Calving probability in the first and second reproductive years of beef heifers that reached the recommended body weight at first breeding season. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 49(1), e20190115. doi: 10.37496/rbz4920190115
Restle, J., Pacheco, P. S., Padua, J. T., Moletta, J. L., Rocha, M. G. D., Silva, J. H. S. D., & Freitas, A. K. D. (2005). Efeitos da taxa de ganho de peso pré-desmama de bezerras de corte e do nível nutricional pós-parto, quando vacas, sobre a produção e composição do leite e o desempenho de bezerros. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 34(1), 197-208. doi: 10.1590/S1516-35982005000100024
Rodrigues, P. F., Menezes, L. M., Azambuja, R. C. C., Suñér, W., Barbosa Silveira, I. D., & Cardoso, F. F. (2014). Milk yield and composition from Angus and Angus-cross beef cows raised in southern Brazil. Journal Animal Science, 92(6), 2668-2676. doi: 10.2527/jas.2013-7055
Scasta, J. D., Henderson, L., & Smitht, T. (2015). Drought effect on weaning weight and efficiency relative to cow size in semiarid rangeland. Journal Animal Science, 93(12), 5829-5839. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-9172
Silva, M. D., Lobato, J. F. P., Vaz, R. Z., Eloy, L. R., & Vaz, M. B. (2018). Development and reproductive performance of Hereford heifers of different frame sizes up to mating at 14-15 months of age. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 47(1), e20170031. doi: 10.1590/rbz472017003
Silva, R. M., Souza, J. C., Fernandes, H. J., Abreu, U. G. P., Ferraz, P. B., Fº., & Rosa, A. N. (2015). Eficiência produtiva ao desmame de vacas Nelore criadas no Pantanal. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 67(4), 1105-1110. doi: 10.1590/1678-4162-6909
Silveira, M. F., Restle, J., Brondani, I. L., Machado, D. S., Pacheco, R. F., Argenta., F. M., & Hoffmann, F. (2019). Effect of age and genetic group on the development of calves weaned at 63 days until one year of age. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 40(4), 1631-1638. doi: 10.5433/1679-0359.2019v40n4p1631
Torres, H. A. L., Tineo, J. S. A., & Raidan, F. S. S. (2015). Influência do escore de condição corporal na probabilidade de prenhez em bovinos de corte. Archivos de Zootecnia, 64(247), 255-259. doi: 10.21071/ az.v64i247.403
United States Department of Agriculture (2020). National Agricultural Statistics Service. Census of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.farmnews.com.br/mercado/maiores-rebanhos-e-produtores-de-carne-bovina/
Vara, C. C., Silveira, M. F., Vaz, R. Z., Restle, J., Machado, D. S., & Macari, S. (2020). Body size in beef cows and its influence on calf production. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 41(6), 3299-3310. doi: 10.5433/ 1679-0359.2020v41n6Supl2p3299
Vaz, R. Z., Lobato, J. F. P., & Restle, J. (2010). Influence of weaning age on the reproductive efficiency of primiparous cows. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 39(2), 299-307. doi: 10.1590/S1516-3598201000020 0011
Vaz, R. Z., Lobato, J. F. P., Restle, J., Costa, P. T., Ferreira, O. G. L., Bethancourt-Garcia, J. A., & Costa, J. L. B. (2020a). Effect of live weight of beef cows on calf production efficiency. Research, Society and Development, 9(9), e679007632. doi: 10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7632
Vaz, R. Z., Silveira, M. F., Restle, J., Machado, D. S., Silva, H. R., Bethancourt-Garcia, J. A., & Conceição, V. G. D. (2020b). Calving time and milk production in the bioeconomic efficiency of beef cattle herds. Research, Society and Development, 9(9), e216997240. doi: 10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7240
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Vaz, R. Z., Cérdotes, L., Pacheco, R. F., Sartori, D. B., Lucas, J. D., Agner, H. S. S., & Restle, J. (2022). Body mass index at calving on performance and efficiency of Zebu cow herds. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 43(1), 197–210. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2022v43n1p197
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