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University of Minnesota
Occupation: Veterinary Doctor
Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota. Research Interest: Production medicine with focus on: reproductive management of lactating cows and heifers; hormonal manipulation of the estrous cycle to improve conception and reduce embryonic loss; associations among maternal hormonal profiles, embryo quality, and pregnancy maintenance; management of transition cows and its impacts on immune, metabolic and health parameters; treatment of postpartum diseases; and, superovulation and gamete cryopreservation techniques of bovine species.
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Article published the February 15, 2014
IntroductionCurrently, reproductive failure is the first reason for involuntary culling, which stresses the economic importance of improving fertility. Estrous synchronization programs have been researched extensively since the mid 1990’s (Pursley et al. 1995; Moreira et al., 2001; Dewey at al., 2010) with the main objective of improving artificial insemination (AI) submission rate, decrease ...
Article published the August 5, 2013
IntroductionThe period from three weeks before to three weeks after parturition in dairy cows, also known as the transition period, is characterized by significant changes in hormonal profile, feed intake, nutrient requirements, metabolism, and energy balance. These changes are known to dramatically affect immune function. Consequently, cows are at greaterrisk of health disorders and mortality dur ...
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