A5083546462- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Animal health and immunology
- Sports Performance and Training
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Calpain Protease Function and Regulation
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Silkworms and Sericulture Research
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre
2007-2024
University of Nottingham
2024
University of Évora
2018-2021
Universidad de Sevilla
2013
Agrupamento de Escolas Nuno Álvares
2005
University of Córdoba
1999
Low back pain is prevalent in equestrian athletes, but prevalence and associated factors are unknown the Portuguese population. A questionnaire regarding low possible was answered by 347 respondents. Estimated 12-month 67.1%. The probability of suffering from higher individuals with weekly riding workload, that reported equestrianism as their main occupation performed daily stable duties. Roland Morris disability applied to respondents stated having experienced past 12 months, resulting an...
Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a chronic and potentially fatal disease. The prognosis of CanL depends on the severity clinical signs clinicopathological abnormalities presented by dog at time diagnosis. This study aims to estimate survival dogs with CanL, determining prognostic value different parameters. Medical records 99 diagnosed in five veterinary centers Alentejo region (Portugal) were examined retrospectively. majority hyperproteinemia, moderate normocytic normochromic anemia, normal...
The possibility of using quantitative kinematic traits as indirect selection criteria for sport performance could be beneficial to perform an early genetic evaluation the animals. parameters objectively measured under field conditions have been estimated first time, in order potentially use these indicators gait quality future Lusitano breed. repeatability within three different types training (dressage, bullfighting and untrained) was also discussed. A total 176 males (4 14 years old) were...
Abstract Coat colour has always been a valuable trait for horse breeders. However, preferences this feature have changed over the years. In research, Pura Raza Español (PRE) population was divided into four subpopulations (Grey, Bay, Black and Others), according to most frequent coat colours those of their ancestors. The purpose analyse genetic variability, reproductive parameters distances among during three key periods in history breed: before 1960, from 1960 2000 after 2000. composed...
Extensive cow-calf beef cattle farms play a significant role in Portuguese livestock production, but records of important production variables, such as calf mortality, are scarce. To assess herd-level mortality and its potential economic impact, farmers from the Alentejo region were asked to fill questionnaire regarding herd size, feeding reproductive management practices, (from birth weaning), detection main morbidity causes, well sudden, unexplained deaths during previous 12 months....
The variability and heterogeneity found in Évora cheeses, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), can affect consumers' choices. Assessing the ripening conditions their effect be helpful. To study duration cheese PDO, sensory chemical analyses were performed samples subjected to 30, 60, 120 days under controlled (temperature 14 15 °C humidity 65 70%). Sensory analysis was conducted with a homogenous panel previously familiarized product after short training period, including pH, moisture,...
Canine Leishmaniosis (CanL) is a chronic and potentially fatal disease. In economically disadvantaged regions, costs associated with long-term patient monitoring may determine that some owners decline veterinary follow-up of their dogs. This online, questionnaire-based survey aimed to assess how Portuguese practitioners perform recognize relapses. More than 50% respondents reported 50-100% dog declared financial restraints. Hence, in these circumstances, most only performed clinical...
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the usefulness salivary cortisol (SC) and eye temperature measured by infrared thermography (IRT ET ) as biomarkers manage competitions more effectively monitor horse welfare in endurance competitions. Based on previous studies, it hypothesised that pre-exercise baseline SC IRT would be higher younger or less experienced horses, post-exercise variation from top finishers. Results Salivary 61 competing at qualifier 40 km 80...
Abstract Purpose Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections were widely reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, acting as a hidden source of infection. Many existing studies investigating asymptomatic immunity failed to recruit true individuals. Thus, we conducted cohort study evaluate humoral- and cell-mediated responses infection vaccination in well-defined young adults (the Education [ACE] cohort). Methods testing services located at three UK universities identified who subsequently recruited with...
Lower back pain is prevalent in equestrian athletes, but its prevalence and associated factors are unknown the Portuguese population. A questionnaire regarding lower possible was answered by 347 respondents. Of respondents, 214 (61.7%) stated having experienced past 12 months therefore completed Roland Morris disability questionnaire. Among latter, 63.1% that impaired their performance. The probability of suffering from higher individuals with weekly riding workloads, who reported...
Background: Defects affecting the horse's neck and limb conformation can negatively impact a performance suitability for equestrian activities. Objectives: to assess prevalence of simultaneous occurrence defects in limbs estimate genetic correlations between these Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: Prevalence 12 conformational 2 were analyzed 56644 Pura Raza Española horses. Different approaches used: A) two-class (0-no defect, 1-presence defect); B) three-class 1-slight...
Abstract The low rate of reproductive efficiency in horses may be linked to the equine industry’s practice maintaining breeding stock that stands out for its athletic or morphological performance but exhibits poor efficiency. In this study, age at first foaling, last interval between and second average foaling number efficiency, their relationship with records 19,758 Pura Raza Española (PRE) mares were analyzed. After a partial least squares analysis height withers, lateral hock angle,...
In this study, we tested three foodstuffs, complementary to the traditional breeding system (montanheira): a commercial foodstuff, cereal (triticale) and mixture of triticale, oats soybean meal. Each foodstuff was given Alentejano pigs in order supply following digestible energy contents daily: 4250 kcal between 30 40 kg live weight; increasing thereafter until reaching 6800 at 60-70 then progressively decreasing 4800 kcal, 90-100 weight. After analysing results, found positive...