Publications by authors named "Julia Travassos da Silva"
Predicting ruminal degradability and chemical composition of corn silage using near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate regression.
Pauliane Pucetti Sebastião de Campos Valadares Filho Jussara Valente Roque Julia Travassos da Silva Kellen Ribeiro de Oliveira Flavia Adriane Sales Silva Fabyano Fonseca E Silva
PLoS One
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on creating and validating regression models to predict the chemical makeup and ruminal degradation of corn silage using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), involving 94 samples for composition and 23 for degradation analysis.
- Wet chemistry methods helped determine the composition and degradation parameters while NIR spectra were analyzed using a particular model, with regression models developed through partial least squares (PLS) and ordered predictor selection (OPS).
- The results indicated that most of the models predicted corn silage composition well, but struggled with organic matter and crude protein degradation parameters, suggesting NIR could be a useful tool for nutritionists in the field for quick assessments.
Does vitamin blends supplementation affect the animal performance, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility of young Nellore finishing bulls?
Dhones Rodrigues de Andrade Flávia Adriane de Sales Silva Jardeson de Souza Pinheiro Júlia Travassos da da Silva Nathália Veloso Trópia
Anim Biosci
December 2023
Objective: This study was realized to evaluate the effects of supplementation with blends of water and fat-soluble vitamins on animal performance and carcass traits of young Nellore bulls.
Methods: Forty-three Nellore bulls, with an initial weight of 261±27.3 kg and a mean age of 8±1.