Publications by authors named "Aline Castro Rodrigues"
Performance, Feeding Behavior and Immune Response in Nellore and Angus × Nellore Steers Fed Whole Shelled Corn Diets with or without Fiber.
Aline Castro Rodrigues Priscilla Dutra Teixeira Daniel Rume Casagrande Ana Paula Peconick Tamara Cristina Coelho Pedro Veiga Rodrigues Paulino
Animals (Basel)
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the performance, carcass traits, feeding behavior, and immune response of Nellore and Angus × Nellore steers on whole shelled corn diets.
- Angus × Nellore steers showed better final body weight, daily feed intake, and growth rates compared to Nellore steers, while Nellore spent more time ruminating.
- Steers on diets including sugarcane bagasse had higher feed intake and ruminating time, and the inclusion of this ingredient improved growth without negatively impacting feed efficiency or carcass traits.