Resumen (Introducción): El agua es esencial para todos los seres vivos, ya que facilita el transporte de nutrientes, la eliminación de desechos y la regulación de la temperatura corporal. El agua subterránea es la principal fuente para el consumo de ganado bovino y la falta de aquella de buena calidad puede impactar negativamente en su salud, reproducción y productividad. En Argentina, la ganadería bovina para la producción de carne y leche es una actividad económica clave, por lo que resulta crucial garantizar un suministro de agua adecuado en cantidad y calidad. (Objetivo): Evaluar la calidad del agua subterránea para el ganado en la cuenca lechera de Santa Fe, Argentina, utilizando un índice de calidad de agua adaptado para bovinos. (Metodología): Durante el periodo 2023-2024, se recolectaron muestras de agua subterránea en una de las principales cuencas lecheras del país. Se analizaron parámetros significativos para la calidad del agua destinada al consumo bovino, tales como pH, sólidos disueltos totales, sulfato, cloruro, nitrato y arsénico. Cada parámetro recibió una valoración basada en sus efectos perjudiciales para los animales y, mediante una ecuación matemática, se clasificó la calidad del agua desde muy buena hasta extremadamente pobre. (Resultados): El estudio reveló que un alto porcentaje de las muestras de la cuenca lechera presentan una calidad buena o muy buena, aunque también se identificaron pozos con calidad deficiente. (Conclusiones): Los resultados subrayan la importancia de monitorear y gestionar la calidad del agua subterránea, para asegurar una ganadería bovina sostenible en la cuenca lechera de Santa Fe.

Abstract (Introduction): Water is essential for all living beings as it facilitates nutrient transfer, waste elimination, and body temperature regulation. Groundwater is the primary source for bovine livestock consumption, and poor-quality water can negatively affect their health, reproduction, and productivity. In Argentina, bovine farming for meat and milk production is a significant economic activity, making it crucial to ensure an adequate supply of water in both quantity and quality. (Objective): This study aims to evaluate groundwater quality for cattle in the Santa Fe dairy basin, Argentina, using a water quality index adapted for bovines. (Methodology): During the 2023-2024 period, groundwater samples were collected from one of the main dairy basins in the country. Parameters significant to water quality for bovine consumption, such as pH, total dissolved solids, sulfate, chloride, nitrate, and arsenic, were analyzed at each monitored well. Each parameter was assigned a score based on its harmful effects on livestock, and a mathematical equation was applied to classify water quality from very good to extremely poor. (Results): The study revealed that a high percentage of samples in the dairy basin are of good or very good quality, although wells with poor water quality were also identified. (Conclusions): The findings highlight the importance of monitoring and managing groundwater quality to ensure sustainable bovine farming in the Santa Fe dairy basin.

ABSTRACT Nutritional management of high-producing dairy cows under heat stress conditions presents a significant challenge due to the increasing issue of global warming. The study aimed to explore the effects of Cr supplementation in the form of chromium propionate (CrP) on feed intake, lactation performance, and selected biochemical serum parameters in mid-lactation Simmental dairy cows under heat stress conditions. The experiment was conducted during July and August and lasted for 8 wk. The average temperature-humidity index (THI) was 76.45 ± 2.80 during the experimental period, indicating that the cows were under heat stress. The added CrP provided 0.34 mg Cr kg-1 DM of used ration. The supplementation of diet with CrP increased DM intake (4.11%, P < 0.01) and the yield of milk (4.48%, P < 0.01), 4% fat-corrected milk (4.08%, P < 0.01), milk fat (4.46%, P < 0.01), protein (4.21%, P < 0.01), lactose (3.79%, P < 0.01), and total solids (3.51%, P < 0.01). Additionally, CrP supplementation increased blood glucose concentrations (8.39%, P < 0.01), while reducing blood urea N (BUN) levels (14.85%, P < 0.05) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels (17.14%, P < 0.05). The use of CrP as additional dietary source of Cr significantly improved productive performances of dairy cows under heat stress conditions. It was indicated that supplemented Cr could have positive effect on glucose and N metabolism, as well as on energy metabolism of lactating cows at moderately high THI values.

Antibiotic resistance raises concerns about their residues in food and the environment. To produce antibiotic-free dairy products, countries explore new strategies to reduce antibiotic doses in mastitis treatment. Lactoferrins (LF), iron-binding glycoproteins, exhibit species-specific glycosylation affecting their properties. While formulations of bovine lactoferrin have been tested with antibiotics showed synergistic properties increasing the antibacterial properties, other interactions of lactoferrin isoforms with antibiotics remain unclear. This study isolates, purifies, and characterizes buffalo lactoferrin (Bf-LF) and its interaction with amoxicillin. Bf-LF was purified using a Sephacryl S-100 column and monitored spectrofluorometrically. Spectroscopic analysis of Bf-LF interaction with amoxicillin reveals that increasing amoxicillin concentration reduces Bf LF fluorescence, indicating conformational changes. The Stern-Volmer quenching constant (KSV) and binding constant (Ka) measured at 298 K shows values around (2.79 ± 0.29) × 104 L mol-1 and (0.300 ± 0.04) × 104 L mol-1, respectively. UV-Vis spectroscopy shows a red shift (258.08 to 271.83 nm) implying Bf-LF-amoxicillin binding. In silico studies suggest polar interactions between amoxicillin and specific Bf-LF amino acids.

Resumo A volatilidade do preço do leite está entre os diversos tipos de risco aos quais as propriedades leiteiras estão expostas, pois se destaca pelo impacto significativo no desempenho econômico desses negócios. Objetivou-se investigar como as variações do preço do leite influenciam o desempenho econômico, bem como sugerir dois indicadores para análises dos riscos em propriedades leiteiras. Utilizou-se a Simulação de Monte Carlo para realizar 10.000 simulações de preços possíveis do leite em 485 propriedades leiteiras localizadas no estado de Minas Gerais. As propriedades com os menores custos de produção foram as que apresentaram as maiores tolerâncias às variações do preço do leite. Aquelas que apresentaram maior eficiência econômica e sofreram os menores riscos decorrentes da variação do preço do leite. Os indicadores aqui sugeridos, denominados Preço de Equilíbrio e Índice de Tolerância do Preço Leite (ITPL), permitiram medir a capacidade dessas propriedades em suportar a redução do preço do leite.

Abstract Milk price volatility is among the several risk types livestock farms are exposed to, since it stands out for its significant impact on these businesses’ economic performance. The aims of the present research are to investigate how product price (milk) variations influence economic performance, as well as suggest an indicator to analyze risks posed to livestock farms in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. The Monte Carlo Simulation was applied to carry out 10.000 simulations of possible milk prices in 485 livestock farms in Minas Gerais State, based on variations observed in this state, from 2015 to 2021. Farms accounting for the lowest production costs were the ones presenting the highest tolerance to milk price variations. Thus, farms showing the best efficiency and profitability suffered with the lowest risks posed by milk price variation. The herein suggest indicators, known as Price Balance and Milk Price Tolerance, allowed measuring these farms’ capacity to support milk price reductions.

Abstract Heat treatment used in milk powder processing cannot always inactivate spore-forming microorganisms. Toxin deterioration and production by some species are significant concerns for the dairy industry, making the identification of these microorganisms essential for solving problems with the quality of the products. Given this scenario, this study sought to quantify and identify the predominant species in milk powder, aiming to know the isolated genetic varieties. Fourteen samples were analyzed for aerobic/anaerobic, mesophilic, and thermophilic bacterial spore presence, totaling 52 analyses. Spore contamination was verified in all samples analyzed, and the thermophilic spores had the highest contamination levels. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed 47 isolates: Weizmannia coagulans (21%), Anoxybacillus flavithermus (5.3%), Clostridium butyricum (5.3%), Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (2.6%), Geobacillus stearothermophilus (2.6%), Clostridium pabulibutyricum (2.6%), Clostridium sporosphaeroides (2.6%), Bacillus licheniformis (2.6%), Bacillus sp. (34%), Geobacillus sp. (15.8%), and Clostridium sp. (5.3%). The results indicate the need to establish control measures to improve the hygiene and processing conditions of powdered milk, thereby ensuring product quality and consumer safety.

EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF COLOIDAL SYSTEMS OF UHT MILK MARKETED IN THE SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST REGIONS OF BRAZIL. Ultra high temperature (UHT) milk has great relevance in the Brazilian dairy market. Thermal processing, physical-chemical and compositional properties have relevant impact on the quality of milk processed via UHT. The emergence of new categories of this product makes the production scenario even more challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate UHT milk and the effect of food additives on it, from a colloidal perspective, in the main consumer regions. The colloidal systems of samples with or without addition of stabilizers and with or without addition of tricalcium phosphate were evaluated based on analyses of ionic calcium concentration, pH, sedimentation, HCT (heat coagulation time), ethanol stability, particle size (D90) and zeta potential. The results indicated a relevant colloidal stability for this type of matrix, in addition to an efficient industrial homogenization process. The samples that received stabilizers addition showed lower ionic calcium, higher HCT and greater ethanol stability. There was no significant difference in sediment mass and pH. The samples that received Ca3(PO4)2 addition showed higher sedimentation and lower stability to ethanol. There were no significant differences regarding ionic calcium, pH and HCT.

RESUMO O presente estudo avaliou os efeitos de doenças do pós-parto e do escore de condição corporal (ECC) sobre a performance reprodutiva de rebanhos leiteiros. As vacas foram monitoradas durante o pós-parto para diagnosticar doenças e mudanças no ECC. Elas foram divididas entre aquelas sem doença e as com uma ou mais doenças. A incidência de doenças, a taxa de concepção (TC) no primeiro serviço pós-parto, a taxa de serviço, o percentual de vacas prenhas aos 150d e a perda gestacional foram analisados. Não foram observadas diferenças entre vacas saudáveis e doentes com relação à TC ou à taxa de serviço. Vacas com doença apresentaram maior perda gestacional, e a porcentagem de vacas prenhas aos 150 dias foi maior entre vacas saudáveis. Vacas com ECC ≥ 3,0 no pré-parto tiveram menor TC no primeiro serviço e menor taxa de serviço. Em conclusão, rebanhos leiteiros acometidos por doenças no pós-parto apresentam eficiência reprodutiva prejudicada.

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effects of postpartum diseases and body condition score (BCS) on the reproductive performance of dairy herds. Cows were monitored during the postpartum to diagnose diseases and changes in BCS. The cows were divided into those with no disease and those with one or more diseases. The incidence of diseases, pregnancy rate (PR) at the first postpartum service, number of days open, percentage of pregnant cows at 150d, and gestational loss were analyzed. No difference was observed between healthy and diseased cows in the PR at the first service or for days open. Diseased cows showed greater gestational loss and the percentage of pregnant cows at 150d postpartum was higher among healthy cows. Cows with a BCS ≥ 3.0 at prepartum had a lower PR at the first service and shorter days open. In conclusion, dairy herds affected by diseases during postpartum show impaired reproductive efficiency

RESUMO: O vírus da diarreia viral bovina (BVDV) é um vírus que afeta a produção e reprodução com alto impacto econômico global nos sistemas de produção de leite. Nosso objetivo foi investigar a prevalência do BVDV em rebanhos e indivíduos na região de maior produção de leite do Brasil. A frequência do BVDV nos rebanhos foi investigada usando reação em cadeia da polimerase com transcrição reversa quantitativa (RT-qPCR) em tanques de leite em 289 fazendas leiteiras, monitoradas entre agosto de 2020 e janeiro de 2022. Dentre esses rebanhos, 68 sistemas de produção foram selecionados para investigar a prevalência de animais persistentemente infectados (PI) usando dois testes imunoenzimáticos para a detecção do antígeno (Ag-ELISAs), em intervalos de 21 dias, a partir de amostras de tecido auricular. No total, foram realizados 2.902 RT-qPCR e 23.466 Ag-ELISAs. Na investigação dos rebanhos, 23,9% (69/289) das propriedades leiteiras foram consideradas infectadas, apresentando pelo menos um teste qPCR positivo. Na pesquisa de animais Pis, 41,2% (28/68) das fazendas selecionadas tiveram pelo menos um animal positivo no teste Ag-ELISA. A associação entre os testes permitiu classificar as propriedades em quatro categorias: nível 0, negativo para ambos os testes (41,2%, 28/68); nível 1, RT-qPCR positivo e Ag-ELISA negativo (17,6%, 12/68); nível 2, RT-qPCR negativo e Ag-ELISA positivo (13,23%, 9/68); e nível 3, positivo para ambos os testes (27,9%, 19/68). A análise de correspondência múltipla (MCA) sugeriu associação entre positividade para BVDV e grandes propriedades, produção média diária de leite do rebanho, raça e contagem de células somáticas. O confinamento e a intensificação de animais de diferentes categorias e o uso de camas artificiais estão associados à infecção pelo BVDV. O uso de leite residual ou a granel também foi um fator de risco para positividade para BVDV em RT-qPCR e Ag-ELISA. Apesar da utilização de vacinas reprodutivas pela maioria dos produtores, a sua utilização parece estar associada a explorações positivas para BVDV. Este estudo apresenta as frequências epidemiológicas do BVDV nos rebanhos e indivíduos de rebanhos da região dos Campos Gerais Paranaense. A região está entre as principais áreas produtoras de leite do Brasil. Além disso, a associação entre os testes de BVDV e as características da fazenda indica o risco da fazenda para o BVDV e orienta programas de controle específicos. RESUMO (BVDV Brasil RTqPCR RT (RT-qPCR 28 202 2022 6 PI (PI AgELISAs, AgELISAs Ag ELISAs , (Ag-ELISAs) 2 dias auricular total 2902 902 2.90 23466 23 466 23.46 AgELISAs. ELISAs. Ag-ELISAs 239 9 23,9 69/289 69289 69 (69/289 infectadas Pis 412 41 41,2 28/68 2868 (28/68 AgELISA. AgELISA ELISA. ELISA 0 41,2%, (41,2% 28/68) 1 17,6%, 176 17 (17,6% 12/68 1268 12 12/68) 13,23%, 1323 13 (13,23% 9/68 968 9/68) 3 27,9%, 279 27 (27,9% 19/68. 1968 19/68 . 19 19/68) MCA (MCA rebanho somáticas produtores Paranaense disso específicos 20 (Ag-ELISAs 290 90 2.9 2346 46 23.4 23, 69/28 6928 (69/28 4 41, 28/6 286 (28/6 (41,2 17,6% (17,6 12/6 126 13,23% 132 (13,23 9/6 96 27,9% (27,9 196 19/6 29 2. 234 23. 69/2 692 (69/2 28/ (28/ (41, 17,6 (17, 12/ 13,23 (13,2 9/ 27,9 (27, 19/ 69/ (69/ (28 (41 17, (17 13,2 (13, 27, (27 (69 (2 (4 (1 13, (13 (6 (

ABSTRACT: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a productive and reproductive virus with a high global economic impact on dairy production systems. We investigated the prevalence of BVDV at the herd and individual levels in most dairy-producing regions of Brazil. The frequency of BVDV at the herd level was investigated using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) in bulk milk tanks monitored at 289 dairy farms between August 2020 and January 2022. Among these farms, 68 production systems were selected to investigate the prevalence of persistently infected (PI) animals using two antigen-enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (Ag-ELISAs), at 21-d intervals, from ear-notch samples. In total, 2,902 RT-qPCR and 23,466 Ag-ELISAs were performed. At the herd level, 23.87% (69/289) of dairy farms were considered infected, presenting at least one qPCR test positive. At the individual level, 41.2% (28/68) of the subgroup of selected farms had at least one animal positive in the Ag-ELISA test. Association between tests allowed the classification of farms into the following four categories: level 0, negative for both tests (41.2%, 28/68); level 1, RT-qPCR positive and Ag-ELISA negative (17.6%, 12/68); level 2, RT-qPCR negative and Ag-ELISA positive (13.2%, 9/68); and level 3, positive for both tests (27.9%, 19/68). Multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) suggested a possible association between BVDV positivity and large farms, average daily milk production (herd), breed, and somatic cell counts. The confinement and intensification of animals from different categories, and use of artificial bedding are associated with BVDV infection. Using waste or bulk tank milk to fed calves was also a risk factor for BVDV positivity in RT-qPCR and Ag-ELISA. Despite the use of reproductive vaccines by most producers, their use seems to be associated with BVDV-positive farms. This study presented the epidemiological frequencies of BVDV at the individual and herd levels in the Campos Gerais Paranaense region. The region ranks among the top milk-producing areas in Brazil. Additionally, the association between BVDV tests and farm characteristics indicated the farm risk for BVDV and guides specific control programs. ABSTRACT (BVDV dairyproducing producing Brazil RTqPCR RT (RT-qPCR 28 202 2022 6 PI (PI antigenenzymelinked antigen enzyme linked AgELISAs, AgELISAs Ag ELISAs , (Ag-ELISAs) 21d d 21 intervals earnotch ear notch samples total 2902 2 902 2,90 23466 23 466 23,46 performed 2387 87 23.87 69/289 69289 69 (69/289 412 41 41.2 28/68 2868 (28/68 AgELISA ELISA categories 0 41.2%, (41.2% 28/68) 1 17.6%, 176 17 (17.6% 12/68 1268 12 12/68) 13.2%, 132 13 (13.2% 9/68 968 9 9/68) 3 27.9%, 279 27 (27.9% 19/68. 1968 19/68 . 19 19/68) MCA (MCA herd, (herd) breed counts infection AgELISA. ELISA. producers BVDVpositive milkproducing Additionally programs 20 (Ag-ELISAs 290 90 2,9 2346 46 23,4 238 8 23.8 69/28 6928 (69/28 4 41. 28/6 286 (28/6 (41.2 17.6% (17.6 12/6 126 13.2% (13.2 9/6 96 27.9% (27.9 196 19/6 (herd 29 234 23, 23. 69/2 692 (69/2 28/ (28/ (41. 17.6 (17. 12/ 13.2 (13. 9/ 27.9 (27. 19/ 69/ (69/ (28 (41 17. (17 13. (13 27. (27 (69 (2 (4 (1 (6 (

ABSTRACT The search for more sustainable systems of rice cultivation, especially in relation to water use, has included the evaluation of more-efficient irrigation systems in addition to alternative water sources. The aim of this study was to conduct a phytosociological survey of weeds in rice crops irrigated by subsurface drip with different concentrations of treated dairy effluent, maintaining the soil moisture at saturation or field capacity. A pilot scale experiment was carried out in a protected environment using a randomised block design in a 5 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replications. The IAC 301 cultivar (Arborio rice) was chosen. The phytosociological surveys were carried out on four different dates, and considered the composition as well as the distribution of plant species in each of the applied treatments, using the importance value index (IVI) to evaluate the influence of each treatment. The results showed that cultivating irrigated rice, giving priority to water management, altered the ecology of invasive plants. Fourteen weed species were identified, distributed over 10 families. The effluent dose did not alter the incidence of invasive plants, and only at the final evaluation was there a reduction in the IVI value at effluent concentrations of 50% and 75%. For soil moisture, the highest IVI values occurred on the first two days of the survey under saturated conditions; this result was reversed closer to plant maturity, when the IVI values were higher at field capacity. cultivation use moreefficient efficient sources capacity scheme replications 30 Arborio chosen dates treatments (IVI treatment management plants identified 1 families 50 75 75% conditions maturity 3 7

RESUMO: A mastite bovina é a doença mais impactante na indústria de laticínios e é caracterizada por uma complexidade de agentes causais, os quais têm revelado uma variação geográfica entre regiões e países. Os patógenos relacionados à mastite têm sido tradicionalmente classificados como contagiosos ou ambientais, com base na fonte de infecção ou origem e nas vias de transmissão. Além disso, a gravidade das infecções mamárias tem sido associada à virulência dos patógenos, e ao estado imunológico e nutricional dos animais. Considerando esse cenário, investigamos os agentes etiológicos, os escores de gravidade clínica e os dados de dias em lactação (DEL) em 4.273 casos clínicos de mastite bovina em dez fazendas de grande porte, quatro localizadas no sudoeste do estado de São Paulo e seis no sul do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Streptococcus dysgalactiae (283/4.273 = 6,6%), Escherichia coli (190/4.273 = 4,4%), Prototheca spp. (112/4.273 = 2,6%) e Streptococcus uberis (95/4.273 = 2,2%) foram os patógenos predominantes isolados. Entre os 4.273 casos clínicos, a pontuação de gravidade clínica estava disponível em 43,8% (1.871/4.273) dos animais. Desses, 69,8% (1.306/1.871), 27,3% (510/1.871) e 2,9% (55/1.871) foram classificados como leves, moderados e graves, respectivamente. Os patógenos foram observados principalmente em amostras obtidas durante os primeiros 100 dias em lactação, e a gravidade clínica foi principalmente classificada como leve. Nossos resultados contribuem para a identificação etiológica, a pontuação de gravidade clínica e os aspectos de ordenha de vacas com mastite em fazendas leiteiras com histórico de infecções mamárias clínicas. RESUMO causais países ambientais transmissão disso animais cenário etiológicos DEL (DEL 4273 4 273 4.27 porte Gerais Brasil 283/4.273 2834273 283 (283/4.27 6,6%, 66 6,6% , 6 6,6%) 190/4.273 1904273 190 (190/4.27 4,4%, 44 4,4% 4,4%) spp 112/4.273 1124273 112 (112/4.27 2,6% 26 2 95/4.273 954273 95 (95/4.27 2,2% 22 isolados 438 43 8 43,8 1.871/4.273 18714273 1 871 (1.871/4.273 Desses 698 69 69,8 1.306/1.871, 13061871 1.306/1.871 306 (1.306/1.871) 27 3 27,3 510/1.871 5101871 510 (510/1.871 29 9 2,9 55/1.871 551871 55 (55/1.871 leves graves respectivamente 10 leve etiológica clínicas 427 4.2 283/4.27 283427 28 (283/4.2 6,6 190/4.27 190427 19 (190/4.2 4,4 112/4.27 112427 11 (112/4.2 2,6 95/4.27 95427 (95/4.2 2,2 43, 1.871/4.27 1871427 87 (1.871/4.27 69, 1306187 1.306/1.87 30 (1.306/1.871 27, 510/1.87 510187 51 (510/1.87 2, 55/1.87 55187 5 (55/1.87 42 4. 283/4.2 28342 (283/4. 6, 190/4.2 19042 (190/4. 4, 112/4.2 11242 (112/4. 95/4.2 9542 (95/4. 1.871/4.2 187142 (1.871/4.2 130618 1.306/1.8 (1.306/1.87 510/1.8 51018 (510/1.8 55/1.8 5518 (55/1.8 283/4. 2834 (283/4 190/4. 1904 (190/4 112/4. 1124 (112/4 95/4. 954 (95/4 1.871/4. 18714 (1.871/4. 13061 1.306/1. (1.306/1.8 510/1. 5101 (510/1. 55/1. 551 (55/1. 283/4 (283/ 190/4 (190/ 112/4 (112/ 95/4 (95/ 1.871/4 1871 (1.871/4 1306 1.306/1 (1.306/1. 510/1 (510/1 55/1 (55/1 283/ (283 190/ (190 112/ (112 95/ (95 1.871/ 187 (1.871/ 130 1.306/ (1.306/1 510/ (510/ 55/ (55/ (28 (19 (11 (9 1.871 18 (1.871 13 1.306 (1.306/ (510 (55 (2 (1 ( 1.87 (1.87 1.30 (1.306 (51 (5 1.8 (1.8 1.3 (1.30 1. (1. (1.3

ABSTRACT: Bovine mastitis is the most impacting disease of dairy industry, and it is characterized by a complexity of causal agents, which have revealed a geographical variation among regions and countries. The mastitis-related pathogens have been traditionally classified as contagious or environmental, based on habits of the microorganisms and transmission routes. Besides, the severity of mammary infections has been associated with the virulence of the pathogens, and immune and nutritional status of the hosts. Considering this scenario, we investigated the etiological pattern, clinical severity scores, and days in milk (DIM) data in 4,273 clinical cases of bovine mastitis among ten large-dairy farms located in Brazil. Streptococcus dysgalactiae (283/4,273 = 6.6%), Escherichia coli (190/4,273 = 4.4%), Prototheca spp. (112/4,273 = 2.6%), and Streptococcus uberis (95/4,273 = 2.2%) were the predominant pathogens isolated. Among 4,273 clinical cases, clinical severity score was available in 43.8% (1,871/4,273) animals. From these, 69.8% (1,306/1,871), 27.3% (510/1,871), and 2.9% (55/1,871) were scored as mild, moderate, and severe, respectively. Pathogens were observed mainly in samples obtained during the first 100 days in milk, and clinical severity scored mainly as mild. Our results contributed to the etiological identification, clinical severity scoring, and milking aspects of mastitic cows in dairy farms with a history of clinical mammary infections. ABSTRACT industry agents countries mastitisrelated related environmental routes Besides hosts scenario pattern scores DIM (DIM 4273 4 273 4,27 largedairy large Brazil 283/4,273 2834273 283 (283/4,27 6.6%, 66 6.6% , 6 6.6%) 190/4,273 1904273 190 (190/4,27 4.4%, 44 4.4% 4.4%) spp 112/4,273 1124273 112 (112/4,27 2.6%, 26 2.6% 2 2.6%) 95/4,273 954273 95 (95/4,27 2.2% 22 isolated 438 43 8 43.8 1,871/4,273 18714273 1 871 (1,871/4,273 animals these 698 69 69.8 1,306/1,871, 13061871 1,306/1,871 306 (1,306/1,871) 27 3 27.3 510/1,871, 5101871 510/1,871 510 (510/1,871) 29 9 2.9 55/1,871 551871 55 (55/1,871 mild moderate severe respectively 10 identification scoring 427 4,2 283/4,27 283427 28 (283/4,2 6.6 190/4,27 190427 19 (190/4,2 4.4 112/4,27 112427 11 (112/4,2 2.6 95/4,27 95427 (95/4,2 2.2 43. 1,871/4,27 1871427 87 (1,871/4,27 69. 1306187 1,306/1,87 30 (1,306/1,871 27. 510187 510/1,87 51 (510/1,871 2. 55/1,87 55187 5 (55/1,87 42 4, 283/4,2 28342 (283/4, 6. 190/4,2 19042 (190/4, 4. 112/4,2 11242 (112/4, 95/4,2 9542 (95/4, 1,871/4,2 187142 (1,871/4,2 130618 1,306/1,8 (1,306/1,87 51018 510/1,8 (510/1,87 55/1,8 5518 (55/1,8 283/4, 2834 (283/4 190/4, 1904 (190/4 112/4, 1124 (112/4 95/4, 954 (95/4 1,871/4, 18714 (1,871/4, 13061 1,306/1, (1,306/1,8 5101 510/1, (510/1,8 55/1, 551 (55/1, 283/4 (283/ 190/4 (190/ 112/4 (112/ 95/4 (95/ 1,871/4 1871 (1,871/4 1306 1,306/1 (1,306/1, 510/1 (510/1, 55/1 (55/1 283/ (283 190/ (190 112/ (112 95/ (95 1,871/ 187 (1,871/ 130 1,306/ (1,306/1 510/ (510/1 55/ (55/ (28 (19 (11 (9 1,871 18 (1,871 13 1,306 (1,306/ (510/ (55 (2 (1 ( 1,87 (1,87 1,30 (1,306 (510 (5 1,8 (1,8 1,3 (1,30 (51 1, (1, (1,3

Exploring the triacylglycerols composition in milk samples from different ruminant species is crucial for dairy product development. Identifying the fatty acid (FA) composition in human milk is essential and is usually performed using gas chromatography (GC). Heat maps are useful for visualizing these results, aiding in pattern identification and relationships between samples and variables. Additionally, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy provides important qualitative and quantitative information about fatty acids (FA). In the present study, we compare the fatty acid composition in samples of HM, cow milk, and goat milk, as well as to demonstrate their positional distribution in triacylglycerols (TAGs). Human milk contains 49.21% saturated fatty acids (SFAs), 34.32% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and 16.47% polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including 2.14% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 13.02% linoleic acid (LA). On the other hand, cow and goat milk have higher proportions of SFAs (56.2 and 58.02%, respectively) and MUFAs (40.56 and 40.95%, respectively), but lower amounts of PUFAs (3.24 and 1.03%, respectively), with significantly lower quantities of DHA (0.03 and 0.43%, respectively) and LA (1.46 and 2.76%, respectively). Additionally, fatty acids in ruminant milk mainly consist of long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs), with oleic acid being the most abundant. development FA (FA GC. GC . (GC) results variables Additionally NMR (NMR FA. study HM TAGs. TAGs (TAGs) 4921 49 21 49.21 SFAs, , (SFAs) 3432 34 32 34.32 MUFA, MUFA (MUFA) 1647 16 47 16.47 PUFA, PUFA (PUFA) 214 2 14 2.14 (DHA 1302 13 02 13.02 LA. (LA) hand 56.2 562 56 (56. 5802 58 58.02% respectively 40.56 4056 40 (40.5 4095 95 40.95% respectively, 3.24 324 3 24 (3.2 103 1 03 1.03% 0.03 003 0 (0.0 043 43 0.43% 1.46 146 46 (1.4 276 76 2.76% respectively. longchain long chain LCFAs, LCFAs (LCFAs) abundant (GC (TAGs 492 4 49.2 (SFAs 343 34.3 (MUFA 164 16.4 (PUFA 2.1 130 13.0 (LA 56. 5 (56 580 58.02 40.5 405 (40. 409 9 40.95 3.2 (3. 10 1.03 0.0 00 (0. 04 0.43 1.4 (1. 27 7 2.76 (LCFAs 49. 34. 16. 2. 13. (5 58.0 40. (40 40.9 3. (3 1.0 0. (0 0.4 1. (1 2.7 ( 58. (4

Heat stress has been identified as one of the major challenges for livestock production. Global temperatures are steadily increasing, with South African temperatures increasing at nearly twice the global rate. Of the livestock used for food production, dairy cows are the most sensitive to thermal changes, which have detrimental effects on their health, welfare, and overall productivity. Several abiotic factors that influence the heat load experienced by the cow are not commonly included in thermal indices used to measure heat stress; these include solar radiation, wind speed, and soil quality. Furthermore, the thermal comfort zone of cows has been altered by years of intense selection for increased milk yield, causing cows to become heat stressed at lower temperatures. Considering the abiotic and biotic factors affecting the cow's heat load, it can be argued that dairy cows in tropical and subtropical climates are experiencing constant heat stress. In this review, the abiotic and biotic factors influencing the heat load experienced by dairy cows are reviewed, along with the available thermal indices that can be utilised at farm level.

Alfred Schaeffer (1879-1957) was a German chemist who arrived in Minas Gerais in 1911 hired by the state government to organize the state health service in its newly established capital. He directed the Laboratory of Chemical Analysis of the State, and his analytical methods in dairy and mineral waters became a reference in Brazil. He also became professor of Chemistry at the new Faculty of Medicine of Belo Horizonte and founded the Chemistry Institute of the Engineering School in that city, influencing several students who became important names in Brazilian science. In addition, he was responsible for the assembly and technical coordination of pioneering industries in the dairy and wood distillation sector in the city of Santos Dumont. Later he assumed the post of technical director of Merck, also in Minas Gerais. Moving to Rio de Janeiro, he assumed a chair at the Technical School, working in teaching and research, and remained active even after retiring, publishing in important scientific journals. 18791957 1879 1957 (1879-1957 191 capital State Brazil science addition Dumont Merck Janeiro research retiring journals 1879195 187 195 (1879-195 19 187919 18 (1879-19 1 18791 (1879-1 (1879- (1879 (187 (18 (1 (

Resumo: A genética é um fator que influencia o temperamento dos animais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar vacas holandesas de linhagens neozelandesas (NZ) e norte-americanas (NA) quanto à reatividade avaliada por meio de três testes de temperamento. Foram avaliadas 120 vacas da Unidade Experimental do Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA, Uruguai) de 4 grupos genéticos: NZ ou NA, mantidas sob duas estratégias alimentares: pastejo máximo ou pastejo fixo. A reatividade na ordenha (RO), a velocidade de fuga e a distância de fuga (DF) foram avaliadas em dois períodos (107,5 ± 30,3 e 173,8 ± 32,1 dias de lactação). A média das repetições por animal foi utilizada como variável dependente em modelos lineares gerais que incluíram a genética (NZ ou NA), ordem do parto (primíparas ou multíparas), estratégia alimentar (pastejo máximo ou pastejo fixo), e suas interações como efeitos fixos. Houve interação entre grupo genético e ordem do parto para RO. As diferenças entre vacas NZ e NA foram observadas apenas em multíparas, sendo que vacas NZ apresentaram valores maiores (2,93 ± 1,18) que as vacas NA (2,00 ± 0,90) (P=0,0004). As vacas NZ tiveram maior DF (4,2 ± 1,3 m) que as vacas NA (3,7 ± 1,1 m, P=0,03). A estratégia alimentar não teve efeito nas respostas dos testes. Conclui-se que a origem genética influenciou a reatividade nos testes de temperamento de RO e DF. As vacas NZ foram mais reativas ao homem e à ordenha do que as vacas NA, porém as diferenças na reatividade à ordenha foram observadas apenas em vacas multíparas.

Abstract: Genetics is a factor that influences the dairy cows’ temperament. The objective of the present study was to compare the responses to different temperament tests of New Zealand (NZ) and North American (NA) Holstein cows maintained in two different feeding strategies. A total of 120 cows from the Experimental dairy farm of the National Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute (in Spanish, INIA, Uruguay) were grouped into two Holstein strains: NZ or NA, and two feeding strategies: Grass Maximum or Grass Fixed. Milking reactivity (MR), Flight speed and Distance (FD) were assessed in two periods (107.5 ± 30.3 and 173.8 ± 32.1 days in milk). The averages of these repetitions were used in general linear models with Holstein strains (NZ vs. NA), parity (primiparous vs. multiparous), feeding system (Grass Maximum vs. Grass Fixed), and all two-factor interactions as fixed effects. For MR, there was an interaction between strains and parity. The difference between NZ and NA was observed only for multiparous cows, with higher MR in NZ (2.93 ± 1.18) than in NA (2.00 ± 0.90) (P=0.0004). The NZ cows had longer FD (4.2 ± 1.3 m) than NA cows (3.7 ± 1.1 m) (P=0.03). Feeding system did not affect the cow’s reactivity. In conclusion, dairy Holstein cows’ genetic strain was a factor related to MR and FD tests. In the milking parlor, multiparous NZ cows were more reactive than NA, which did not happen for the primiparous ones. The NZ cows were more reactive to humans than NA in the paddock, exhibiting longer flight distances.

Resumen: La genética es un factor que influye en el temperamento animal. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comparar la respuesta a tres pruebas de temperamento de vacas Holando neozelandesas (NZ) y norteamericanas (NA) bajo dos estrategias de alimentación. Ciento veinte vacas de la Unidad Experimental del Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA, Uruguay) fueron agrupadas en una combinación de dos orígenes genéticos: NZ o NA, con dos estrategias de alimentación: Máximo pasto o Pasto fijo. La reactividad al ordeñe (RO), la velocidad de fuga y la distancia de fuga (DF) fueron evaluadas en dos períodos (107,5 ± 30,3 y 173,8 ± 32,1 días en leche), y el promedio de esas dos mediciones por animal fue utilizado en modelos lineales generales con la genética (NZ vs NA), la paridad (primíparas vs multíparas), la estrategia de alimentación (Máximo pasto vs. Pasto fijo) y sus interacciones como efectos fijos. Hubo una interacción entre origen genético y paridad para la RO. Las diferencias entre vacas NZ y NA fueron solo observadas en multíparas, presentando mayores valores las vacas NZ (2,93 ± 1,18) que las NA (2,00 ± 0,90) (P=0.0004). Las vacas NZ presentaron mayor DF (4,2 ± 1,3 m) que vacas NA (3,7 ± 1,1 m) (P=0,03). La estrategia de alimentación no afectó la respuesta a ninguna prueba. En conclusión, el origen genético de vacas lecheras Holstein influenció la reactividad a las pruebas de temperamento RO y DF. Las vacas NZ fueron más reactivas al humano y al ordeñe que las vacas NA, pero las diferencias en RO fueron solo observadas en vacas multíparas.

Resumo: A produção de laticínios no Uruguai é essencial e está sob escrutínio devido aos impactos ambientais que pode causar. Os impactos resultam principalmente de práticas de gestão ineficientes, que levam ao uso excessivo de nutrientes, cujo excedente escoa para o meio ambiente, afetando o solo, as águas subterrâneas e os rios. Neste contexto, este artigo explica pesquisas que geraram novos conhecimentos para o setor lácteo do Uruguai alcançar uma produção mais sustentável, ao compreender quais práticas agrícolas maximizam a eficiência dos nutrientes e, ao mesmo tempo, reduzem os impactos ambientais. A pesquisa utilizou uma abordagem multimetodológica no caso de uma típica fazenda leiteira no Uruguai, aplicando o Método de Orçamento de Nutrientes e desenvolvendo um Modelo Baseado em Agentes (ABM) denominado Gestão de Nitrogênio e Fósforo (NPM). O balanço de nutrientes é um método valioso e simples para analisar dados e avaliar entradas e saídas de nutrientes, embora tenha limitações visuais e analíticas, que podem ser complementadas com modelagem adequada baseada em agentes, que permite analisar os agentes do modelo no tempo e no espaço, capturando a heterogeneidade do agroecossistema. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram que a utilização de práticas corretas melhora a eficiência nutricional, reduzindo a dependência de insumos externos. As principais conclusões indicam que a fixação biológica de azoto, as dietas pastoris, a taxa de lotação e a acumulação de fósforo no solo são variáveis-chave que afetam a eficiência e os impactos ambientais.

Abstract: In Uruguay, dairy production is essential for the country and is under scrutiny due to the environmental impacts it can cause. Impacts are primarily the result of inefficient management practices which lead to an excessive use of nutrients -mainly nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)- and their surplus flow into the environment, affecting soil, groundwater, and rivers. In this context, this paper explains research that has generated new knowledge for Uruguay's dairy sector to achieve more sustainable production by understanding which farm management practices maximize nutrient efficiency while reducing environmental damage. The research used a multi-methodology approach for the case study of a typical Uruguayan dairy farm by applying the Nutrient Budget Method and developing an Agent-Based Model (ABM) called Nitrogen Phosphorus Management (NPM). Nutrient budgeting is a valuable and straightforward method for analyzing farm data and evaluating all the nutrient inputs and outputs. However, it has some visual and research limitations that can be complemented with suitable agent-based modeling. The ABM modeling approach enables the analysis of the model’s agents in space and time, capturing the agroecosystem’s heterogeneity. Through their combined application, the research results demonstrate that, along with the use of correct management practices, it is possible to improve nutrient efficiency, and, in this way, dairy production systems can be less dependent on external nutrient inputs. The main findings indicate that nitrogen biological fixation, pastoral diets, cow stocking rates, and phosphorus accumulation in soils are key management variables that affect nutrient efficiency and environmental impacts.

Resumen: La producción lechera en Uruguay es fundamental y está bajo escrutinio debido a los impactos ambientales que puede causar. Dichos impactos son principalmente el resultado de prácticas de manejo ineficientes que conducen al uso excesivo de nutrientes cuyo excedente fluye hacia el medio ambiente, afectando el suelo, las aguas subterráneas y los ríos. En este contexto, este artículo explica una investigación que ha generado nuevos conocimientos para que el sector lechero de Uruguay logre una producción más sostenible mediante la comprensión de qué prácticas agropecuarias maximizan la eficiencia de los nutrientes a la vez que reducen los impactos ambientales. La investigación utilizó un enfoque multimetodológico en el caso de un predio lechero típico de Uruguay, aplicando el Método de Presupuesto de Nutrientes y desarrollando un Modelo Basado en Agentes (ABM) llamado Manejo de Nitrógeno y Fósforo (NPM). El balance de nutrientes es un método valioso y sencillo para analizar datos y evaluar las entradas y las salidas de nutrientes. Aunque tiene limitaciones visuales y de análisis, esto puede complementarse con un modelado adecuado basado en agentes, que permite analizar los agentes del modelo en tiempo y espacio, capturando la heterogeneidad del agroecosistema. Los resultados de la investigación muestran que el uso de prácticas correctas mejora la eficiencia de los nutrientes, reduciendo la dependencia de insumos externos. Los principales hallazgos indican que la fijación biológica de nitrógeno, las dietas pastoriles, la carga animal y la acumulación de fósforo en el suelo son variables clave que afectan la eficiencia y los impactos ambientales.