CV Lattes
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Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the State University of the Western Center of Paraná (2008), specialization in Agribusiness Management from the State University of the Western Center of Paraná (2008), a Master's Degree in Veterinary Science from the Federal University of Lavras (2010) and a PhD in Production and nutrition of non-ruminants by the Federal University of Lavras (2014), Post-doctor in non-ruminant production and nutrition of the Federal University of Lavras (2016). MBA em Agribusiness - USP/ESALQ (2020). He worked for two years as an adjunct professor at the Rural Federal University of Amazonia - Paragominas Campus in the areas of Animal Nutrition and Non-Ruminant Production. He is currently Professor of Swine Nutrition and Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at University of São Paulo (USP) - Brazil. Research interest in: pigs, swine, intestinal health, additives, and nutrition. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Within the swine production chain, a key metric for evaluating productive efficiency is the number of piglets weaned per sow per year (DFA). With advancements in genetic selection techniques, more prolific sows are now capable of weaning over 40 piglets per year, representing significant progress in terms of productivity. However, this increase in the number of piglets poses considerable …
Introduction: the melanin-concentrating hormone [MCH] is a neuropeptide described as an orexigenic peptide. Other functions have been described, for instance: hypnogenesis, emotional state control, stress response, and sexual behavior. The production of MCH and its precursor messenger RNA [ppMCH RNAm] is concentrated in neurons of three diencephalic regions: the lateral hypothalamic area …
A high inclusion of fibers, mainly soluble fibers, in prepartum diets of sows is related to improvement in the farrowing kinetics and decrease of the frequency of diarrhea in suckling piglets. In this context, the present study aims to develop a rich-fiber additive to be included in the sows' diet during the transition period, in order to improve the farrowing kinetics, decrease the numbe…
The emergence of hyperprolific swine breeders led to larger litters and, consequently, greater productivity. However, this genetic advancement is also related to challenges, including a marked inflammatory and oxidative process, along with significant variability in litter birth weight. These factors contribute to an increase in stillbirths, reduction in piglet survival and sow longevity.…
The high mortality rate and low vitality among piglets born from modern female pigs represent an economic and animal welfare issue in swine production. This problem may be associated with the individual characteristics of the piglets at birth, as well as with increased prolificacy of females, which leads to longer farrowing durations and a greater interval between births. During farrowing…
In response to the growing concern about antimicrobial resistance, alternatives are being sought, suchas new technological additives, to replace the use of antibiotics as growth promoters. Chlorhexidinenanoparticles have antimicrobial actions and effects, making them promising in animal production.However, there are no studies demonstrating the effects of chlorhexidine nanoparticles on th…
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In current pig production there is a search for nutritional alternatives that can reduce the use of antimicrobials. One of the alternatives would be the use of butyric acid, as it improves the systemic health of the animal organism, due to its nutritional, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, with a potential increase in the productive performance of pigs. Supplementation with tr…
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for the proper development of swine, playing a crucial role both from an economic and nutritional standpoint in the diet of production animals. Metabolically, phosphorus plays a key role in various functions, including the formation of cell membranes, synthesis of nucleic acids, energy metabolism, and the development of teeth and bones. Therefore, it is…
The use of antimicrobials as performance enhancing is questioned due to bacterial resistance, and it is necessary to seek new technologies to replace them and meet the demand for efficiency in swine production. In this sense, the present work aims to evaluate the effect of zinc glycinate as performance enhancer for nursery piglets. The hypothesis is that animals that receive diets supplem…
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In the United States, over 100 million piglets undergo painful procedures, such as tail docking and castration, without the use of analgesics or anesthetics. Due to the lack of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved pain relief medications, there is an urgent need for a safe, effective, and practical method for large-scale pain management. Our research team, affiliated with the Global…
Farrowing is an important and delicate moment in swine production. It is accompanied by significant physiological challenges, such as stress and systemic inflammation. These challenges, when uncontrolled in sows, can affect immunity and damage blood vessels, increasing the risk of infection. Additionally, they disrupt the endocrine and metabolic balance, which appears to be the main cause…
Studies addressing nutrient bioavailability in swine diets are essential for improving precision, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability in animal nutrition. Mineral supplementation strategies, including the use of vitamin D and its metabolite 25-hydfroxyvitamin D, are of particular interest due to the vitamin's influence on the bioavailability of calcium and phosphorus, as wel…
The global consumption of animal products, particularly pork, has risen significantly in recent decades. Brazil and the United States rank among the top players in pork production and exports. With projected population growth, the demand for animal products is expected to rise further, especially in countries with higher per capita income. In response to this escalating demand, animal agr…
The metabolic condition of parturient sows has a great impact on farrowing duration, which consequently impact sows and piglets health and performance. It is estimated that sows' energy requirement increases more than 40% at day of farrowing as to support the nest-building behaviour, colostrum production and intense uterine contraction (Feyera; Theil, 2017). In this context, creatine and …
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