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Curriculum Vitae: Yuri Regis Montanholi

Office Address and Contact

Room 04 Northwest Building Animal Production, Welfare & Vet. Sciences Dep. Harper Adams University Newport, England, United Kingdom TF10 8NB

Educational History

2009-2012 Postdoctoral Fellow – Department of Poultry and Animal Science, University of Guelph Research topic: “Biological predictors of feed efficiency in beef cattle” Supervisors: Dr. S.P. Miller

2004-2009 Ph.D. in Animal Science – Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph Major in Energy Metabolism and minors in Ruminant Nutrition and Cellular Biology Thesis: “Investigations on biological indicators for feed efficiency in cattle”

Advisor: Dr. S.P. Miller, Co-advisor: Dr. K.C. Swanson

2002-2004 M.Sc. in Animal Science - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Thesis: “Effect of weight gain from 13 to 18 months of age on reproductive performance

of beef heifers raised on native pastures and mated in the Fall with 18 months of age” Advisor: Dr. J.O.J. Barcellos, Co-advisor: J. Lopez

1997-2001 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina Monograph: “Management practices and introductory principles of research in beef cattle

nutrition, genetics and herd management” Advisor: Dr. N. Bröring

Current Employment and Research Program

Associate Professor (Reader) and Director of the Centre for Beef Production at Harper Adams University (2018-present). Former Industry Research Chair and Assistant Professor in Beef Cattle Production, Dalhousie University (2014-2017). Vice-president of the Cattle Commission Study group of the European Association of Animal Production (2015-present), Scientific Advisor for the Maritime Beef Council, Canada (2014-2017) and researcher in sensing technologies with InterAg (2013-2016), New Zealand. My program of teaching, research and extension focuses on improving the efficiency of feed utilization; reducing the environmental impact of beef cattle farming; evaluating metabolic rate at whole animal and tissue levels; evaluating nutrient metabolism on both high-grain and forage based rations; evaluating grazing systems; assessing the metabolism through biochemistry, metabolomics, proteomics and genomics; fostering collaborations ruminant microbiology related to greenhouse gas emissions and productive performance; evaluating the relationships between feed efficiency and carcass composition traits that affect meat quality; assessing the biological associations between feed efficiency and sexual maturity; optimizing sensing methodologies for assessing productive performance and other complex traits on-farm and in processing plants; evaluating biomarkers health and welfare; and, ultimately, responding to the beef cattle industry needs. My aim has been to develop a broad and integrative teaching, research and extension program rooted in both fundamental and applied research, with the goal of optimizing productive efficiency and husbandry practices of beef cattle production systems oriented towards environmental, social and economic sustainability. Research interests also include dairy cattle and sheep farming. Complementary information is found at: Research Gate and Youtube.

Telephone: +44 7383079240 E-mail: Yuri.r.Montanholi@gmail.com Place of birth: Lençóis Paulista, Brazil Citizenships: Canadian and Brazilian

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Current Teaching Program

Undergraduate level:

Farm Animal Production Science: Harper Adams University; A5025; year-round; 120 (W 2018-present) students. Role: contributor.

Animal and Crop Production Science: Harper Adams University; A5003C17; year-round; 40 (2018-present) students. Role: leader.

Applied Biotechnology & Genetics: Harper Adams University; A5004C17; year-round; 60 (2018-present) students. Role: co-leader.

Postgraduate level:

Sustainable Biological Technologies in Livestock Farming: Harper Adams University; A7075; year-round; 10 (2018-present) students. Role: leader.

Principles and Practices of Livestock Husbandry: Harper Adams University; A7071; year-round; 10 (2018-present) students. Role: leader.

Ration Formulation & Feeding Systems: Harper Adams University; A7028; year-round; 15 (2018-present) students. Role: contributor.

Recent Advances in Ruminant Nutrition: Harper Adams University; A7029; year-round; 15 (2018-present) students. Role: contributor.

Principals of Ruminant Nutrition: Harper Adams University; A7027; year-round; 10 (2018-present) students. Role contributor.

Previous Teaching Experience

Undergraduate level:

Beef Production and Management: Dalhousie University; ANSC*2007-0218; fall semester; 15 (F 2015); 21 (F 2016) and 23 (F 2017) students. Role: leader.

Introduction to Animal Nutrition: Dalhousie University; NUTR*3000; winter semester; 48 (W 2016) students. Role: contributor.

Animal Science Project Seminar (collaborator): Dalhousie University; RESM*4002; fall and winter semesters; 4 (F/W 2014); 4 (F/W 2016); 3 (F 2017) students. Role: contributor.

Directed Studies on Animal Science: Dalhousie University; ANSC*4009; winter semester, 3 (S 2014) 2 (F 2015), 2 (F 2017) students. Role: leader.

Special Studies in Agricultural Science I - Biological characterization of estrous cycle in Holstein cows: University of Guelph; AGR*3010; Fall 2013; 6 students. Role: leader.

Introduction to Animal Nutrition, University of Guelph; ANSC*3120; Fall 2007. Supervisor Dr. Ira Mandell. Role: teaching assistant.

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Structure of Farm Animals, University of Guelph; ANSC*2340; Winter 2007. Supervisor Dr. Ira Mandell. Role: teaching assistant.

Bioclimatology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; BIOCL; Winter 2003. Lecture: “Considerations about thermic stress in livestock species”. Role: guest lecturer.

Introduction to Animal Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; IZOOT; Fall 2003. Lecture: “Characterization of livestock systems by productivity level”. Role: guest lecturer.

Beef cattle production, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; BOVIC; Fall 2003. Lecture: “Physiology and nutritional management of primiparous beef cows in grazing systems”. Role: guest lecturer.

Beef cattle production, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; BOVIC; Fall 2003. Lecture: “Utilization of information systems in beef production”. Role: guest lecturer.

Beef cattle production, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; BOVIC; Fall 2001. Role: teaching assistant.

Animal Anatomy, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; ANAT1; Fall and Winter of 1998 and 1999. Supervisor Dr. Célso Rodrigues. Role: instructor and lab technician.

Postgraduate level:

Special Topics in Animal Physiology – Energy Metabolism: Dalhousie University; AGRI*5340.03; winter semester; 4 (W 2015); 3 (S 2017) students. Role: leader.

Communication Skills and Graduate Seminar: Dalhousie University; AGRI*5700.03; fall and winter semester; 21 (W 2017); 19 (F 2017) students. Role: contributor (W), leader (F).

Special Topics in Animal Breeding – Biological basis applied to feed efficiency phenotyping: Dalhousie University; AGRI*5370.03; summer semester; 6 (S 2014); 4 (S 2016); 3 (S 2017) students. Role: contributor.

Special Topics in Animal Science - Biological characterization of estrous cycle in Holstein cows: University of Guelph; ANSC*6100, Fall 2013; 2 students. Role: leader.

Special Topics in Animal Science - Considerations on the application of infrared thermography in cattle research bovine: University of Guelph; ANSC*6100; Summer 2011; 2 students. Role: leader.

Biometry for Animal Science, University of Guelph; ANSC*6050; Fall 2008 and 2009. Role: teaching assistant (2008) and lecturer (2009).

Preparation and Delivery of Short-term Courses

Evaluation of physiological indicator traits to optimize productive efficiency in Bos indicus cattle farming in Brazil: sourcing, testing and understanding the underlying biology, Zootechnics Institute of São Paulo State; Sertãozinho, Brazil, São Paulo, (TBD) 2018. Total of 480 hours.

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Bioenergetics applied to phenotyping for productive and reproductive efficiency in Bos taurus and Bos indicus crosses, Zootechnics Institute of São Paulo State; Sertãozinho, Brazil, São Paulo, June, 2017. Total of 48 hours.

Food product development training, Faculty members, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) – through CICan Caribbean Education For Employment (C-EFE) programme, University of West Indies; Truro, Canada, January/February, 2017. Total of 32 hours.

On the determination of feed efficiency and biological aspects of feed efficiency in beef cattle, (postgraduate level, NESPRO), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Porto Alegre, Brazil, October, 2015. Total of 120 hours.

Curriculum Development

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND GRADUATE SEMINAR: Design of a postgraduate course covering the contemporary and classical methods of communication applied to agricultural science. Truro, Canada 2017.

DIPLOMA PROGRAM – ANIMAL SCIENCE: Revision and upgrade of the curriculum of the Diploma degree in Animal Science at the Dalhousie University. Truro, Canada, 2016-2017.

BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Reformulation of the beef cattle production and management course program to reflect the current demand of the beef industry and expectations of the undergraduate students. Truro, Canada, 2015.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANIMAL BREEDING: Design of a postgraduate course focused on phenotyping applied to breeding programs and beef cattle management. Truro, Canada, 2015.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY: Design of a postgraduate course on energy metabolism applied to the understanding of variation of feed utilization in the bovine. Truro, Canada, 2014.

Additional Faculty Service Activities

Leadership in the establishment of Memorandum of Understanding between Harper Adams University and The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA, São Carlos branch), 2018.

External examiner for the Animal Production program of the University of West Indies. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, 2018.

Judge of posters and presentations at the Graduate student day. Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Reviewer of Applications for Prospective Graduate Students. Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Selection Committee Member for the posting for “Vet-tech Program Coordinator”. Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University, 2017.

Member of the Genetics Committee for re-structuring the Undergraduate and Postgraduate curriculum of Genetics courses. Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University, 2016.

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Reviewer of Applications for the posting for “Industry Research Chair on Mink Genomics / Assistant Professor”. Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University, 2016.

Training and Supervising of Personnel

Post-Doctoral Fellow:

Dr. Julie Kim: University of Guelph (F 2013 and W 2014), “Molecular biology analysis on bile, liver and muscle tissue from beef cattle with known feed efficiency” (role: supervisor).

PhD Students:

Henrique Costa: Universidade Estadual Paulista (2017-present), “Assessing and modelling the reproductive technology adoption in the beef cattle industry” (role: advisory committee member).

Jinhuan Dou: China Agricultural College (2017-present), “Analyzing physiological parameters and the differential expressed genes at transcriptome level in heat-stressed rats” (role: co-advisor).

Nara Brandão: Universidade de São Paulo (2014-2016), “β-agonists effect on the productive performance and feed efficiency of Nellore cattle” (role: advisory committee member).

Vanessa Peripolli: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2012-2015), “Evaluation of the nutritional quality of rice straw hay for feeding ruminants” (role: advisory committee member).

MSc by Thesis Students:

Jennifer Mutlow: Harper Adams University (2018-present), “Sensing social and feeding behavior to infer about productive performance in dairy-beef crosses” (role: supervisor).

Janel Martell: Harper Adams University (2018-present), “Beef cattle welfare and feed efficiency through heart rate monitoring: towards precision livestock farming” (role: supervisor).

Janel Martell: Dalhousie University (2017-2017), “Beef cattle welfare and feed efficiency through heart rate monitoring: towards precision livestock farming” (role: supervisor).

Rogério Vicentini: Institute de Zootecnia, Sertaozinho (Brazil) (2016-2018), “Infrared imaging applied to the monitoring of estrous detection in Zebu cattle” (role: advisory committee member).

Ananda B. Fontoura: North Dakota State University (2015-2017), “Biological evaluation of the associations between animal size, feeding behavior, blood metabolites and feed efficiency in beef cattle” (role: advisory committee member).

Stephanie Lam: University of Guelph (2014-2016), “Relationships between rumen pH and temperature with rumen histomorphometry, volatile fatty acids profile and microbiology diversity in beef cattle with known feed efficiency” (role: supervisor).

Jasper Munro: Dalhousie University (2014-2016), “Biological evaluation of the association between heart structure and function with feed efficiency in beef cattle” (role: supervisor).

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Stéphanie Bourgon: Dalhousie University (2014-2016), “Association of feed efficiency with sexual development and fertility related measures in young beef bulls” (role: supervisor).

Ellen Crane: Dalhousie University (2014-2016), “Relationships between feed efficiency with hormonal profiles and blood plasma analytes in replacement beef heifers over the performance evaluation period and at estrus” (role: supervisor).

Caroline Gonano: University of Guelph (2012-2013), “Circadian assessment of blood plasma analytes in beef heifers with known feed efficiency” (role: direct mentor as Research Associate).

Brock Smith: University of Guelph (2011-2013), “The assessment of replacement heifer production efficiencies through residual feed intake and key hormone profiles” (role: direct mentor as Research Associate).

MSc by Course-Work Students:

Melissa Lim: University of Guelph (2013), “Environmental and animal artifacts of infrared imaging at commercial beef cattle operations” (role: direct mentor as Research Associate).

Bethany Storey: University of Guelph (2012), “Feeding and social behavior of young bulls related to feed efficiency” (role: direct mentor as PDF).

Distance Education Own Initiative:

Larissa Graciano Braga: Federal University of Goias, Brazil, Veterinary Medicine program (2018-present), “Adrenal gland structure, plasma cortisol and fecal cortisol metabolites applied in the screening for feed efficiency in beef cattle” (role: volunteering mentorship).

Karol Vanessa Genao Matos: Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School, Honduras, Animal Science program (2017-present), “Genomics and phenotyping applied bull testing evaluation: reproduction and productive traits” (role: volunteering mentorship).

Iriana Serna: Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Chihuahua, Mexico, (2017-present), “Histomorphometry of reproductive organs in young beef bulls” (role: volunteering mentorship).

BSc Research Project Students:

Lawrence Richards: Harper Adams University (2018-present) “Infrared imaging applied to meat quality assessment prior to slaughter in a McDonald’s supplier” (role: supervisor).

Jonathan Williams: Harper Adams University (2018-present) “Whole wheat crop to replace cereals in the diets of fattening cattle: performance and economic analysis” (role: supervisor).

Bryony Ennis: Harper Adams University (2018-present) “Biodiversity of arthropods is response to stocking rate in rotational grazing with dairy-beef steers” (role: supervisor).

Alistair Bland: Harper Adams University (W 2018 / S 2018 / Graduated with distinction) “Ultrasound measure (ribeye area) as indicators of calving easy in Aberdeen Angus cattle” (role: supervisor).

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Rosie Beevor: Harper Adams University (W 2018 / S 2018 / Graduated with distinction) “Feed efficiency, feeding and social behavior in British blue and Angus crosses with Friesian” (role: supervisor).

Llifon Davies: Harper Adams University (W 2018 / S 2018 / Graduated with distinction) “Productive performance, carcass traits, meat quality and economics of British blue and Angus crosses with Friesian” (role: supervisor).

Tamara Snook: Dalhousie University (F 2016 / W 2017) “Fecal cortisol metabolites and infrared imaging as proxies for welfare during weaning in beef cattle” (role: supervisor).

Hannah Jamieson: Dalhousie University (F 2016 / W 2017) “Infrared imaging applied to estrous detection: seeking for heat patterns and precise morphometry (role: supervisor).

Mitchell Brown: Dalhousie University (F 2014 / W 2015) “Genomic cluster analysis on novel phenotypes for feed efficiency in beef cattle” (role: supervisor).

Sarah MacDonell: Dalhousie University (F 2014 / W 2015) “Histomorphometrical evaluation of seminal vesicles in beef bulls with distinct feed efficiency” (role: supervisor).

Jennifer Ormon: Dalhousie University (F 2014 / W 2015) “Assessment of heart rate on beef heifers exposed to acute stress during regular handling” (role: supervisor).

Jasper Munro: University of Guelph (F 2012 / W 2013) “Associations between fecal cortisol metabolites, feed efficiency and temperament in feedlot steers upon routine handling” (role: direct mentor as Researcher Associate).

Maricelda Figueredo: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (F 2003 / W 2003) “Factors affecting reproductive tract score of young heifers” (role: direct mentor as MSc student).

Alvaro Kessler: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (F 2003 / W 2003) “Evaluation of changes in the quality of native grass hay in the South of Brazil over the storage period”. (role: direct mentor as MSc student).

Visiting International Undergraduate Students:

Ana C. Pessôa: (F 2015) Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (supervisor).

Agathe B. d’Hautefeuille: (S 2014) Institute Polytechnique LaSalle Beauvais, France (supervisor).

Ananda B. Fontoura: (2012, S/F 2015) Universidade Federal do Pará, Brazil (supervisor).

Ahmad H. Zahraee: (S 2010) Institute Polytechnique LaSalle Beauvais, France (direct mentor as PDF).

Livia S. Haas: (2010) Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (direct mentor as PDF).

Summer Students:

Tamara Snook (S 2016), Alaina Macdonald (S 2013, S 2015), Jennifer Ormon (S 2015), Benjamin Potvin (S 2013), Kevin Colliver (S 2013), Stephanie Lam (S 2013), Madison Kozak (S 2012, S 2013), Amy Earle (S 2012), Caroline Gonano (S 2012).

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Trainee and Volunteers: (Mentored between 2010-2014)

Luiz Vicente, Ricardo Ventura, Linxi Li, Melissa Lim, Michael Bernardo, Patrick Kelly, Samantha Medeiros, Lisa Wormsbecher, Sarah Wright, Padma Mullick, Stephanie Cukier, Amy Earle, Heather Longhorn, Michael Chouster, Dena Fowler, Kelsey McDonald, Carly Isenberg, Amy Patrick, Madeleine Cosentino, Kyle Nazareth, Natasha Janke, Kate Sweetman, Bethany Storey, Benjamin Potvin, Jessy-Marie Hawkes, Adam Gate, Andrea Faltynek, Ashley Mitton, Kevin Colliver, Emerald Saldanha, Stephanie Lam and Jennifer Ormon.

Participation in the Examination of Students:

Bethan E. Till: Harper Adams University (2018), “The effect of feeding microalgae on rumen fermentation, milk and cheese fatty acid profile and fertility in dairy cows” (PhD Animal Science, role: internal examiner).

Ananda B. Fontoura: North Dakota State University (2017), “Biological evaluation of the associations between animal size, feeding behavior, blood metabolites and feed efficiency in beef cattle” (MSc Animal Science, role: advisory committee member).

Hannah Brown: Harper Adams University (2018), “Evaluation of the performance and health of yearling Hereford-Friesian and Holstein-Friesian steers out wintered on fodder beet” (BSc Agriculture, role: internal examiner).

Paul Brown: Harper Adams University (2018), “Evaluation of a transitional milk replacer on the performance of artificially reared dairy-bred beef calves to 12 weeks old” (BSc Agriculture, role: internal examiner).

Harry Billing: Harper Adams University (2018), “Evaluation of the replacement of concentrates with a high energy forage with intensively weaned spring born South Devon suckled steers” (BSc Agriculture, role: internal examiner).

Russ Burrell: Harper Adams University (2018), “Bull versus steer beef” (Diploma Agriculture, role: internal examiner).

Isobel Henderson: Harper Adams University (2018), “Factors that influence the performance of beef cattle at grass” (Diploma Agriculture, role: internal examiner).

Grants and Research Projects

Harper Adams University, Animal Production, Welfare and Veterinary Sciences Department Start-up funds to cover stipend of three MSc students and one PhD student. Funding: GBP 148,000 (2018-2020)

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) of United Kingdom Potential of high energy and protein silages in the diet of intensively finished beef cattle and evaluation of the protein requirements of growing cattle Principal applicant: Yuri Montanholi Co-recipients: Simon Marsh and Robert Wilkinson Funding: GBP 108,000 (2018-2020)

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São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Search and validation of proxies for feed efficiency and fertility in Bos indicus breeds Principal applicant: Lenira El Faro Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Ricardo Ventura and Maria Eugenia Mercadante Funding: BRL 1,250,000 (2018-2020)

New Brunswick Department of Agriculture Validation of physiological proxies for feed efficiency in replacement beef heifers Principal applicant: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 130,000 (2017-2018)

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture – Graduate student partial stipend Assessing cattle welfare during regular husbandry with continuous heart rate monitoring Principal applicant: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 20,000 (2017-2019)

Employment and Social Development Canada – Canada Summer Jobs Validation of the liver abscess detection through blood analytes in a packing plant Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 12,400 (2017)

Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program – Government of Nova Scotia Enhancing decision making on bull purchase through education and user-friendly bull report Principal applicant: Yuri Montanholi Funding requested: CAD 15,000 (2016-2017)

Agriculture Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, New Brunswick Cattle Producers, Prince Edward Cattle Producers

General Manager Position for the Maritime Beef Council Principal Investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 20,000 (2016-2017)

Agriculture Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Nova Scotia Cattle Producers through the Green Internship Initiative Program (AAFC)

Research Assistant Position on the identification of sires with improved feed efficiency Principal Investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 12,000 (2016-2017)

Nova Scotia Department of Labor and Education - Skills Development, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, New Brunswick Cattle Producers, Prince Edward Cattle Producers

Development of histomorphometrical assessment in reproductive tissues of beef bulls with known feed efficiency and fertility-related measures (Stipend for summer student) Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 6,714 (2016)

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Phenotypes related to stress, temperament and reproduction of Gir (Bos indicus) bovine females Principal applicant: Lenira El Faro Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Andre Penido Oliveira and João Costa Junior

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Funding: BRL 430,000 (2016-2018)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Industrial Grad Scholarship with Semex Alliance of Canada, Sexual development of young bulls Principal applicant: Yuri Montanholi, Recipient: Stephanie Bourgon Funding: CAD 22,500 (2015-2016)

Agriculture Adaptation Council – Growing Forward 2 Program Enhanced bull evaluation: desirable reproductive capacity and improved feed efficiency Principal investigator: John Cant (through Beef Farmers of Ontario) Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 88,558 (2015-2016)

AgResearch New Zealand Investigation of heart rate as biological predictor of feed efficiency in sheep Principal investigator: Tricia Johnston Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi, Stephen Miller and Jasper Munro Funding: NZD 57,000 (2015-2016)

Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development - Student Skills Development Histomorphometrical assessment in heart tissues of beef bulls with known feed efficiency Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 4,214 (2015)

Employment and Social Development Canada – Canada Summer Jobs Development of histomorphometrical assessment of testicle tissue in beef bulls with known feed efficiency and fertility-related measures (Partial stipend for summer student) Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 2,640 (2015)

New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Prince Eduard Island Department of Agriculture Bull test evaluation: bridging optimal performance and superior fertility Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 62,324 (2014-2016)

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Cattle Producers Associations from NS, NB and PEI Feed efficiency in beef heifers: associations between feed efficiency and underlying biology Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 70,588 (2014-2016)

Faculty of Agriculture – Dalhousie University Startup for new industry research chair and assistant professor on beef cattle production Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 35,000 (2014-2017)

Beef Cattle Research Council, Alberta Beef Producers and Beef Farmers of Ontario The impact of improved feed efficiency on the cow-calf sector and underlying biology Principal investigator: Yuri Montanholi Co-recipients: Stephen Miller, Kendall Swanson, Rupert Palme and Leluo Guan.

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Funding: CAD 552,874 (2013-2016)

Dairy Farmers of Canada and Agriculture Agri-Food Canada Science Cluster Genetic improvement of feed efficiency and methane emissions in dairy cattle through genomics and infrared phenotyping Principal investigator: Stephen Miller Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, John Cant and John Crowley Funding: CAD 1,219,610 (awarded – funding retracted)

Agriculture Adaptation Council - Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program Biological characterization of the estrous cycle in dairy cows through practical on-farm measures Principal investigator: Stephen Miller (through CanWest DHI) Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 71,687 (2013)

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs – Summer Experience Program Evaluation of biomarkers for liver abscess in feedlot cattle (Partial stipend for summer student) Principal investigator: Stephen Miller Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 2,875 (2013)

Agriculture Adaptation Council and Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program Assessment of liver function and micro-structure by multiple streams to assess feed efficiency Principal investigator: Stephen Miller (through Beef Farmers of Ontario) Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 264,110 (2012-2013)

Beef Improvement Opportunities – through Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program Seeking of biomarkers for feed efficiency: bioclimatology, tissue calorimetry and stress response Principal investigator: Stephen Miller Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding: CAD 24,090 (2012-2013)

Beef Cattle Research Council Evaluation of N, P, Ca, K, Mg, Na and S utilization in beef cattle with distinct feed efficiency Principal investigator: James France Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Ermias Kebreab Stephen Miller, Kendall Swanson, Raquel Dias Funding: CAD 101,200 (2010-2012)

Beef Cattle Research Council Biological predictors for feed efficiency in beef cattle Principal investigator: Stephen Miller Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Kendall Swanson and Rupert Palme Funding: CAD 386,400 (2009-2012)

Brazilian National Council of Research Evaluation of growth rate on the reproductive performance of beef heifers reared on native pasture Principal investigator: Julio Barcellos; Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Enio Prates, Jorge Lopez Funding: BRL 23,875 (2002-2004)

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Brazilian Government Foundation for the Coordination of Higher Education and Graduate Training Evaluation of minerals availability for beef cattle on highlands in the South of Brazil and evaluation of hay quality throughout the storage period Principal investigator: Julio Barcellos; Co-recipients: Yuri Montanholi, Enio Prates, Jorge Lopez Funding: BRL 16,700 (2002-2004)

Grant Application under Evaluation

Chinese Natural Science Foundation Foreign young scientist funds to be hosted by the Chinese Agricultural University, Beijing. “Physiological indicator traits for heat stress in mice and cattle” Principal co-investigators: Yuri Montanholi and Yachun Wang Funding requested: RMB 240,000 (2019-2021)

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) “A review and analysis of managing beef cattle breeder efficiency to meet the market” Principal investigator: Karl Behrendt Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding requested: GBP 42,000 (2018-2019)

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT) and, The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) “Arthropods diversity across beef production systems in Brazilian and Chilean threatened biomes” Principal investigators: Flávia Simili (Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil), Ramon Ranz (Universidad de La Frontera, Chile) and Heather Campbell (Harper Adams University) Co-recipient: Yuri Montanholi Funding requested: BRL 300,000; CLP 90,000,000 and; GBP 180,000 (2019-2022)

Invited Lectures

Academic and scientific events:

MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Enhanced beef production efficiency: Canadian experience and opportunities in the United Kingdom. Harper Adams University - Symposium on “Technology’s role in feeding the Commonwealth”, Newport, May 2nd, United Kingdom.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. A holistic and long-term approach to enhance C sequestration through beef cattle farming: from politics to science. Zootechnics Institute of Sao Paulo State – Annual Symposium, Campinas, November 9th, Brazil

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. The research and development imperatives for sustainable beef production: a holistic perspective. Harper Adams University, Newport, July 12th, United Kingdom.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Phenomics applied to feed efficiency and other complex traits in the bovine. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Breeding, Ribeirão Preto, June 12th, Brazil.

MONTANHOLI YR, FONTOURA ABP, MILLER SP. 2017. Seminal plasma proteomics vary with feed efficiency and fertility-related measures in the bovine. Plant & Animal Genome Conference: PAG XXV. San Diego, January 16th, United States.

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MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Practical phenotypes to model and manage precision livestock farming. Invited lecture, December 2nd, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Phenotyping for productivity performance, reproduction & health. Invited Webinar, November 29th, American Angus Association and Allflex, Saint Joseph, United States of America.

ORMON J, BOURGON S, MUNRO J, MACDONALD A, LAM S, MILLER S, MONTANHOLI Y. 2016. Microstructure and function of the thyroid gland may relate to feed efficiency in the bovine. 67th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, August 30th. Belfast, Ireland.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Phenotyping for feed efficiency and beyond. Invermay Campus, AgResearch New Zealand, February 22nd. Dunedin, New Zealand.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, LAM S, MACDONDALD AG, MUNRO JC. 2015. Indirect assessment of feed efficiency in the bovine: lessons learned and future directions. X NESPRO Meeting & II International Symposium on Beef Cattle Production System, September 30th. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

MONTANHOLI YR, COLLIVER K, DOELMAN J, FONTOURA AP, LAM S, MILLER SP. 2014. Bovine feed efficiency evaluated through indirect calorimetry and infrared imaging. 18th Meeting of the International Society of Biological Calorimetry. June 1st. Lund, Sweden.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Cattle Biology to support genomic selection. Livestock Genomics in Alberta: Economic, Environmental, Ethical, Legal and Social Implications, April 23rd. Calgary, Canada.

MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Biological predictors of feed efficiency in beef cattle, experience from Canada. Livestock Phenomics: In the age of genomics, phenotype is king, CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Sciences, September 16-17th. Armidale, Australia.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2013. Infrared imaging applied to performance and health traits assessment in the bovine. Workshop on Smart Sensors – Instrumentation and Measurement (University of Waikato), February 18th. Hamilton, New Zealand.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2013. Feed efficiency in beef cattle. 4th Workshop on Breeding Programs (Pampaplus and Brazilian Hereford & Bradford Association), March 23rd. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2012. Infrared imaging applied to the assessment of feed efficiency and methane production. Three lectures given in New Zealand and Australia:

o Ruakura Campus of AgResearch, Hamilton, New Zealand – February 13th o Department of Primary Industries, Dairy Research Centre, Ellinbank, Australia – February 16th o Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – University of Melbourne, Australia - February 17th

MONTANHOLI YR. 2009. Efficiency and feed efficiency applied to cow-calf production. Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. May 21st. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Teaching and extension events:

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Fundamental and applied physiology towards precision livestock farming and beyond. Special Guest Seminar – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of The University of West Indies, Saint Augustine, April 13th, Trinidad and Tobago.

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MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Beef cattle farming: succeeding with small scale production. Annual Meeting of the Antigonish Guysborough Federation of Agriculture, October 23rd, Antigonish, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Feed efficiency and reproductive development in young bulls. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Salers Association, June 18th, Sussex, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Infrared imaging applied to estrus and acute inflammation in dairy cows. InterAg, February 24th. Hamilton, New Zealand.

MONTANHOLI YR, OMRON J, PESSÔA AC, MACDONALD AG, LAM S, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2015. Progresses on heifer and bull evaluation at the MBTS and beyond. Maritime Beef Test Society Annual Meeting, November 21nd. Nappan, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Efficiency on cow-calf production in forage-based production systems in the Maritimes. Annual Meeting of the North Nova Cattle Producers, June 6th. Linden, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Advances in feed efficiency and practical information for Maritime beef producers. Annual Meeting of the New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists, April 17th. Fredericton, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC. 2015. Feed efficiency research at the Maritime beef testing society facility. Maritime Beef Council Annual Event “2025 Moving Forward”, March 27th. Moncton, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2015. “Heifer test”: Productive performance and indirect measures for feed efficiency. Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, February 21st. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2015. “The heifer trial” – Feed efficiency, blood analytes, rumen fluid parameters and heart function results. Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Six lectures to local farming communities across the province of Nova Scotia:

o Telegraph House, Baddeck – January 19th o Museum of Industry, New Glasgow – January 19th o Oxford Lion’s Head, Oxford – January 20th o Forestry Complex, Middle Musquodoboit - January 20th o Berwick Fire Hall, Berwick – January 21st o Best Western Bridgewater – January 26th

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Industry Research Chair on Beef Production update: production efficiency applied to cow-calf farms in the Maritimes. Talk @ 10 - Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, January 9th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2014. Overview on the “replacement heifer trial” and the plans for the upcoming bull test evaluation – bridging improved feed efficiency with desirable reproductive capacity. Maritime Beef Test Society Annual Meeting, November 22nd. Nappan, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Decision support systems to identify research needs and optimize beef production in the Maritimes: opportunities for grass fed based production systems. Grassroots Co-Op, April 27th. Tatamaguche, Canada.

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MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. A pan-Maritime project on feed efficiency: focus on replacement heifers and bulls. Prince Eduard Island Cattle Producers Annual Meeting, April 7th. Charlottetown, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Basics on replacement heifers fertility and call for a research project using commercial Maritime beef heifers. Maritime Beef Council Annual Event, March 22nd. Moncton, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Beef Cattle Research: continuing, advancing, applying and training. Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, February 22nd. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. Novel beef cattle research in the Maritimes. Maritime Beef Council Annual Meeting, February 2nd. Charlottetown, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, LAM S, POTVIN B, COLLIVER K, GONANO C, MACDONALD AG, MILLER SP. 2013. Biological predictors of feed efficiency in beef cattle: promising candidates. Simmental Innovations Field Day, August 2nd. Elora, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER. 2013. Predictors for feed efficiency. Simmental Innovations - Canadian Simmental Association, July 15th. Calgary, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2011. Why some cattle are more efficient than others? The biology of feed efficiency. 45th Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, January 5th. Elmwood, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2010. Application of infrared imaging on livestock production. InfraCanada – 2010 (FLIR Infrared Systems), June 11th. Burlington, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2010. Infrared fun. Farm Smart Youth Program (Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph), January 23rd. Guelph, Canada.

Voluntary Lectures (teaching and extension events)

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Phenomics applied to precision livestock farming. Discipline of Animal Breeding Methods, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, March 28th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Communicating using social media. Discipline of Graduate Seminar and Communication, Dalhousie University, October 24th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Phenotyping for productive performance. Discipline of Animal Breeding Methods, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, January 12th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Animal growth and development. Discipline of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, November 06th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Physiology and genetics applied to livestock production: the beef example. Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, May 13th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2014. 10 years of biological characterization of the feed efficiency in the bovine: new phenotypes, new check-points. Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, September 26th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2013. Sensing feed efficiency in the bovine. Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph (CISCO Systems – Precision Agriculture), November 18th. Guelph, Canada.

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MONTANHOLI YR. 2010. Biological basis of feed efficiency in beef cattle. United States Meat Animal Research Center, February 4th. Clay Center, United States.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2009. Application of infrared thermography on studies with animals. Centre of Nutrition Modeling, University of Guelph, February 5th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2007. Using infrared imaging to predict feed efficiency in cattle. Jim Wilton Symposium, University of Guelph, March 21st. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2006. 8th World congress on genetics applied to livestock production: contributions on feed efficiency. CGIL, University of Guelph, September 8th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2006. Biological basis associated with residual feed intake in beef cattle. Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, March 10th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2001. The “River game”: how can communities protect or damage their water resources? Provincial Government of Santa Catarina State. Interactive presentation given to poor communities located along the lake shores in the south of Brazil, February 5-21st. Imaruí, Brazil.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2000. The “River game”: how can communities protect or damage their water resources? Interactive presentation given to poor communities located along the river and lake shores in the northeast of Brazil, February 02-28th. Piaçabuçu, Brazil.

Media Coverage

SECRETARIA DE AGRICULTURA E ABASTECIMENTO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO [Department of Agriculture and food provision of Sao Paulo State – Brazil] Workshop em Bioeconomia Pecuária de Baixo Carbono [Workshop in the bio economics of low carbon cattle production held in Campinas, Brazil], November 22nd, 2017: http://www.iz.sp.gov.br/noticia.php?id=1212

SECRETARIA DE AGRICULTURA E ABASTECIMENTO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO [Department of Agriculture and food provision of Sao Paulo State – Brazil] Simpósio em Ribeirão Preto abordará tecnologias para o melhoramento animal [Symposium held in Ribeirão Preto will cover technologies applied to animal breeding], April 27th, 2017: http://agricultura.sp.gov.br/noticias/simposio-em-ribeirao-preto-abordara-tecnologias-para-o-melhoramento-animal/

CANADIAN CATTLEMAN ASSOCIATION. 2015 Annual report – unlocking the potential. Online publication: http://www.cattle.ca/assets/2015-AGM-2/CCA-ar-Mar7FINALweb.pdf

WORLD ASSOCIATION of ANIMAL PRODUCTION editorial board. New Members of the Study Commissions. The World Animal Science News, Rome, 123, Italy, October 31st, 2015. http://www.eaap.org/newsletters/2015/newsletter_123.pdf

X NESPRO MEETING. Speaker profile. Conference program, Porto Alegre, Brazil, September 28th, 2015: http://www.ufrgs.br/nespro/x_jornada/en/speaker_yuri_regis_montanholi.php

NOVA SCOTIA CATTLE PRODUCERS. Getting to Know the “Money Savers” – Feed Efficient Beef Heifers. Newsletter, September 18th, 2015. Online publication: http://nscattle.ca/wp-content/uploads/NSCP-September-2015-Newsletter.pdf

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NEW BRUSWICK CATTLE PRODUCERS. Bull testing at Nappan: feed efficiency, performance and reproductive potential. Newsletter, September 18th, 2015. Online publication: http://www.bovinsnbcattle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Final-2015-Fall-newsletter_English1.pdf

ATLANTIC BEEF AND SHEEP. Local research could improve farm productivity - University students explore links between beef biology and feed efficiency. Atlantic Beef and Sheep Magazine, Liverpool, Canada, Fall 2015. pp. 30-31. (http://www.rurallife.ca/atlanticbeef/)

GELDART E. A once in a lifetime experience for one Faculty of Agriculture Masters student. Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture News and Events, September 18th, 2015. Online publication: http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2015/09/16/a_once_in_a_lifetime_experience_for_one_faculty_of_agriculturemasters_student.html?utm_source=ebulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sep18

NESPRO (Núcleo de Estudos de Produção de Bovinos de Corte e Cadeia Produtiva). Interview: The biology of feed efficiency: indirect indicators and checkpoints for improving feed efficiency in beef cattle. Porto Alegre, August 21st, 2015. http://www.ufrgs.br/nespro/noticia201.php

CANADIAN CATTLEMAN ASSOCIATION. Understanding and improving feed efficiency of beef cows. Action News, Calgary, August 3rd, 2015. http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=77960ebbac4f7a733b0b3d14d&id=e8ea032ef2&e=c799348044

WORLD ASSOCIATION of ANIMAL PRODUCTION editorial board. Canadian society of animal science recognizes award recipients. The World Animal Science News, Rome, Italy, May 20th, 2015. 4:10. http://www.waap.it/newsletter/newsletter_4.pdf

GELDART E. A once in a lifetime experience for one Faculty of Agriculture Masters student. Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture News and Events, May 1st, 2015. Online publication: http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2015/05/01/a_once_in_a_lifetime_experience_for_one_dal_ac_masters_student.html

SPEARS C. Dal AC students shine bright at Graduate Research Days. Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture News and Events, April 28th, 2015. Online publication: http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2015/04/28/dal_ac_students_shine_bright_at_graduate_research_days.html

WOOLLEY D. Beef research update. Atlantic Farm Focus vol. 44, April, 2015. Online publication: http://atlanticfarmfocus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Farm-Focus-April-2015.pdf

SULLIVAN H. Dal AC student selected for nationwide mentorship program. Truro Daily, Truro, Canada, April 10th, 2015. Online publication: http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2015-04-10/article-4107660/Dal-AC-student-selected-for-nationwide-mentorship-program/1

CAMPBELL F. Dal student picked for mentor program. Chronicle Herald, Halifax, Canada, April 8th, 2015.

SULLIVAN H. Student makes semi-finalist in national cattleman’s young leaders program. Truro Daily, Truro, Canada, February 6th, 2015. Online publication: http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2015-02-06/article-4034665/AC-student-makes-semifinalist-list-in-national-Cattlemens-Young-Leaders-program/1

BRIGHTON R. Scientific Selection at Nappan: New Research on reproductive capacity of test bulls. Atlantic Beef and Sheep Magazine, Liverpool, Canada, Spring 2015. pp. 26.

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HALLIDAY L. Prices bring optimism to P.E.I. Atlantic Beef and Sheep Magazine, Liverpool, Canada, Winter 2015. pp. 18.

BRADLEY R. Maritime beef council update. New Brunswick Cattle Producers Fall Newsletter, Moncton, Canada, Fall 2014. pp. 4.

WHELAN P. Feed efficiency in replacement beef heifers: New off-season test running at MBTS. Atlantic Beef and Sheep Magazine, Liverpool, Canada, Fall 2014. pp. 26-27.

ROGERS S. New industry chair in beef production. Faculty of Agriculture News – Dalhousie University, January 29th, 2014. Online Publication.

VAN LOON D. New beef industry research chair. Atlantic Beef & Sheep Magazine, Liverpool, Canada, Winter, 2013. pp. 13.

OSBORNE N. Innovation is alive and well in OAC research agenda. The Portico – University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada, Summer, 2010. pp. 4.

OSBORNE N. Ready for my thermal close-up. At Guelph, Guelph, Canada, March 10th, 2010. pp. 6. http://atguelph.uoguelph.ca/2010/03/ready-for-my-thermal-close-up/

STONEMAN D. Heat measurement: a key to feed efficiency in cattle. Better Farming, Vankleek Hill, Canada, November 12th, 2009. http://www.betterfarming.com/magazine/beef-heat-measurement-%E2%80%93-key-feed-efficiency-cattle

OSBORNE N. New meaning for “fuel efficiency”. Guelph Mercury, Guelph, Canada, February 26th, 2009. pp. B2.

OSBORNE N. Fuel-efficient livestock: Thermo-imaging seeks animal's hot spots for better performance. Ontario Beef, Guelph, Canada, February, 2009. pp 40.

WERBLOW S. The heat is on: temperature detectors tell cattle's secrets. The Furrow Magazine, Lenexa, United States, March, 2008. pp 25-26.

Journal Articles Publications

01. BOURGON SL, DIEL DE AMORIM M, CHENIER T, SARGOLZAEI M, MILLER SP, MARTELL JE, MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Relationships of nutritional plane and feed efficiency with sexual development and fertility related measures in young beef bulls. Animal Reproduction Science, X:X-X [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.09.007].

02. CÔNSOLO NRB, MUNRO JC, KARROW NA, FREDEEN AH, MARTELL JE, MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Associations of blood analysis with feed efficiency and developmental stage in grass-fed beef heifers. Animals, 8:133 [DOI: 10.3390/ani8080133].

03. LAM S, MUNRO JC, GUAN LL, STEELE MA, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Associations of rumen parameters with feed efficiency and sampling routine in beef cattle. Animal, 10:1-9 [DOI: 10.1017/S1751731117002750].

04. SRBELY JZ, DICKEY JP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Experimentally induced central sensitization evokes segmental autonomic responses in humans in vivo. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1: 00013 [DOI: 10.15406/ipmrj.2017.01.00013].

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05. MONTANHOLI YR, HAAS LS, SWANSON KC, COOMBER BL, YAMASHIRO S, MILLER SP. 2017. Liver morphometrics and metabolic blood profile across divergent phenotypes for feed efficiency in the bovine. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 59:24 [DOI: 10.1186/s13028-017-0292-1].

06. MACDONALD AGC, BOURGON SL, PALME R, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Evaluation of blood plasma metabolites reflects presence or absence of liver abscess in beef cattle. Veterinary Record Open, 4:e000170 [DOI: 10.1136/vetreco-2016-000170].

07. BOURGON SL, MILLER SP, DIEL DE AMORIM M, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Associations between blood parameters with age, feed efficiency and sampling routine in young beef bulls. Livestock Science, 195:27-37 [DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2016.11.003].

08. MUNRO JC, SCHENKEL FS, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, FONTOURA ABP, MILLER SP, TENNESSEN T, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Associations of acute stress and overnight heart rate with feed efficiency in beef heifers. Animal, 11:452-460 [DOI: 10.1017/S1751731116001695].

09. CRANE EM, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, DIEL DE AMORIM M, MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Metabolic blood profile of beef heifers during estrus and non-estrus states. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2016:1–8 [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12763].

10. MONTANHOLI YR, FONTOURA ABP, DIEL DE AMORIM M, FOSTER R, CHENIER T, MILLER SP. 2016. Associations between seminal plasma proteomics with feed efficiency and fertility related measures in young beef bulls. Reproductive Biology, 16:147-156, [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2016.04.002].

11. DIAS RS, MONTANHOLI YR, LOPEZ S, SMITH BA, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2016. Utilization of macro-minerals and trace elements in pregnant beef heifers with distinct feed efficiencies. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:5413-5421, [DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10796].

12. FONTOURA AP, MONTANHOLI YR, DIEL DE AMORIM M, FOSTER RA, CHENIER T, MILLER SP. 2016. Associations between feed efficiency, sexual maturity and fertility related measures in young beef bulls. Animal, 9:1-10, [DOI: 10.1017/S1751731115001925].

13. MONTANHOLI YR, LIM M, MACDONALD AG, SMITH BA, GOLDHAWK C, SCHWARTZKOPF-GENSWEIN K, MILLER SP. 2015. Technological, environmental and biological factors: referent variance values for infrared imaging of the bovine. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 6:27, [DOI: 10.1186/s40104-015-0027-y].

14. KARISA BK, THOMSON J, WANG Z, Li C, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP, MOORE SS, PLASTOW GS. 2014. Plasma metabolites associated with residual feed intake and other productivity performance traits in beef cattle. Livestock Science, 165:200-211, [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2014.03.002].

15. WOOD KM, MONTANHOLI YR, FITZSIMMONS CF, MILLER SP, McBRIDE BW, SWANSON KC. 2014. Characterization and evaluation of residual feed intake measured in mid- to late-gestation mature beef cows and relationships with circulating serum metabolites and linear body measurements. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 94:499-508, [DOI: 10.4141/CJAS-2013-165].

16. GONANO CV, MONTANHOLI YR, SCHENKEL FS, SMITH BA, CANT JP, MILLER SP. 2014. The relationship between feed efficiency and the circadian profile of blood plasma analytes measured in beef heifers at different physiological stages. Animal, 10:1684-1698, [DOI: 10.1017/S1751731114001463].

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17. DIAS RS, LOPEZ S, MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH B, HAAS LS, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2013. A meta-analysis of the effects of dietary copper, molybdenum, and sulfur on plasma and liver copper, weight gain, and feed conversion in growing-finishing cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 91:5714-5723, [DOI: 10.2527/jas.2013-6195].

18. MONTANHOLI YR, LAM S, PERIPOLLI V, VANDER VOORT G, MILLER SP. 2013. Associations between chemical composition and physical properties of milk and colostrum with feed efficiency in beef cows. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 93:487-492, [DOI: 10.4141/cjas2013-054].

19. MONTANHOLI YR, PALME R, HAAS LS, SWANSON KC, VANDER VOORT G, MILLER SP. 2013. On the relationships between glucocorticoids and feed efficiency in beef cattle. Livestock Science, 155:130-136, [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2013.04.002].

20. AWDA BJ, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR, VANDER VOORT G, CALDWELL TR, BUHR MM, SWANSON KC. 2013. The Relationship between feed efficiency and fertility in young beef bulls. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 93:1-8, [DOI: 10.4141/cjas2012-092].

21. MONTANHOLI YR, FONTOURA AP, SWANSON KC, YAMASHIRO S, COOMBER BL, MILLER SP. 2013. Small intestine histomorphometry of beef cattle with divergent feed efficiency. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 55:9, [DOI: 10.1186/1751-0147-55-9].

22. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, PALME R, SCHENKEL FS, McBRIDE BW, LU D, MILLER SP. 2010. Assessing feed efficiency in beef steers through feeding behaviour, infrared thermography and glucocorticoids. Animal, 4:692-701, [DOI: 10.1017/S1751731109991522].

23. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, McBRIDE BW, CALDWELL TR, MILLER SP. 2009. On the determination of residual feed intake and associations of infrared thermography with efficiency and ultrasound traits in beef bulls. Livestock Science, 125:22-30, [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2009.02.022].

24. MADER CJ, MONTANHOLI YR, WANG YJ, MILLER SP, MANDELL IB, McBRIDE BW, SWANSON KC. 2009. Relationships among measures of growth performance and efficiency with carcass traits, visceral organ mass, and pancreatic digestive enzymes in feedlot cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 87:1548-1557, [DOI: 10.2527/jas.2008-0914].

25. MONTANHOLI YR, ODONGO NE, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, McBRIDE BW, MILLER SP. 2008. Application of infrared thermography as an indicator of heat and methane production and its use in the study of skin temperature in response to physiological events in dairy cattle (Bos taurus). Journal of Thermal Biology, 33:469-475, [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2008.09.001].

26. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, Da COSTA EC. 2008. Effects of growth rate on body measurements and on development of the reproductive tract of beef heifers reared for first breeding at 18 months of age. Ciência Rural, 38:185-190, [DOI: 10.1590/S0103-84782008000100030].

27. WUNSCH C, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, Da COSTA EC, MONTANHOLI YR. 2007. Alterations in the chemical composition of native pasture hay over the storage period. Pesquisa Agropecuária Gaúcha, 13:131-135.

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28. WUNSCH C, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES, ER, Da COSTA EC, MONTANHOLI YR, BRANDÃO F. 2006. Macrominerals for beef cattle reared in the fields located on highlands in the South of Brazil. Ciência Rural, 36:1258-1264, [DOI: 10.1590/S0103-84782006000400033].

29. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, ROSA, JP, Da COSTA EC, WUNSCH C. 2005. Feeding systems for autumn mated nursing primiparous beef cows. Pesquisa Agropecuária Gaúcha, 11:113-118.

30. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, COSTA EC, PRATES ER, WUNSH C, BORGES JB. 2004. Live weight gain in the rearing phase and reproductive performance of 18 months old heifers first mated in the autumn. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 39:1253-1259.

Editorial and Other Journal Publications

31. MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Using infrared radiation to detect inflammation in cattle. (Invited) Veterinary Record, 176:306-307, [DOI: 10.1136/vr.h1404].

32. MONTANHOLI YR. 2009. Thanks JSAS for the African experience! Animal Science Journal, 80:106-106.

Submitted Journal Articles

33. DOU J, MONTANHOLI YR, WANG Z, LI Z, YU Y, MARTELL JE, WANG Y, WANG Y. 2018. Corticosterone tissue-specific response in Sprague Dawley rats under acute heat stress. [Journal of Thermal Biology – August/2018].

34. DIEL DE AMORIM M, MONTANHOLI YR, MORRISON MJW, RODRIGUEZ ML, CARD C. 2018 Comparison of foaling prediction technologies in periparturient Standardbred mares. [Journal of Equine Veterinary Science – August/2018].

Journal Articles in Preparation

35. ORMON J, BOURGON S, MUNRO J, MACDONALD A, MONTANHOLI Y. Proxies for complex traits rooted on thyroid function and structure applied to livestock farming. [to be submitted to Animal as invited publication – October/2018].

36. MUNRO JC, SCHENKEL FS, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. Evaluation of the variation in residual feed intake: associations of cardiovascular function and structure measures with feed efficiency in the bovine. [to be submitted to the American Journal of Physiology – November/2018].

37. MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, MILLER SP. Circadian assessment of gaseous exchange in beef heifers with known feed efficiency at different physiological states. [to be submitted to the Journal of Circadian Rhythms – November/2018].

38. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MACDONALD AG, LAM S, PARK P, POTVIN B, KOZAK M, COLLIVER K, OLIVEIRA A, MILLER SP. Biological characterization of the estrous cycle in Holstein cows. [to be submitted to The Journal of Agricultural Sciences – December/2018].

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Proceedings Publications

39. MARTELL JE, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, MONTANHOLI YR. Cardiovascular measures during routine practices for feed efficiency assessment in beef cattle. Annual Meeting of the British Society of Animal Science – 2018. Dublin, Ireland.

40. SPENCER S, KENEZ A, MONTANHOLI YR, MIAR Y. 2018. Application of Metabolomics on Selecting for Litter Size in American Mink (Neovison vison). ICAR Conference/Interbull Meeting 2018. Auckland, New Zealand.

41. VICENTINI RR, MONTANHOLI YR, VERONEZE R, ALVES SF, EL FARO L. 2017. Reticulo-rumen Temperature as a Predictor of Estrus in Dairy Gir Heifers. ICAR Conference/Interbull Meeting 2018. Auckland, New Zealand.

42. VICENTINI RR, MONTANHOLI YR, OLIVEIRA AP, VERONEZE R, ALVES SF, UJITA A, LIMA MLP, EL FARO L. 2017. Thermal sensors as indicators of estrous in dairy Gir heifers. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Breeding. Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

43. MORRISON MJW, MONTANHOLI YR, CARD C, DIEL DE AMORIM, M. Comparison of foaling prediction methods in later term pregnant Standardbred mares. Proceedings of the 63rd American Association of Equine Practitioners, San Antonio, USA.

44. BOURGON SL, DIEL DE AMORIM M, FONTOURA ABP, FOSTER R, CHENIER T, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Sexual development, productivity and reproductive abnormalities in yearling beef bulls. Proceedings of the 2017 Society for Theriogenology Annual Meeting. Fort Collins, USA.

45. FONTOURA ABP, KEOMANIVONG FE, PREZOTTO LD, CAMACHO LE, MONTANHOLI YR, VONNAHME KA, SWANSON KC. 2016. Associations between body weight change, hepatic and intestinal oxygen consumption in pregnant cows. Proceedings of the 5th EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. Krakow, Poland.

46. MUNRO JC, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, TENNESSEN T, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Remote sensing of heart rate and rumen temperature in feedlot beef cattle: associations with feeding and activity patterns. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Dunedin, New Zealand, 75:29-33.

47. FONTOURA AP, MONTANHOLI YR, KOZAK M, MILLER SP. 2013. Relationships between carcass traits and infrared imaging in yearling beef bulls. 10th Congress of the Brazilian Society of Buiatrics, Belém, Brazil. CD publication.

48. MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2010. Application of infrared imaging in livestock production. InfraCanada – 2010 (FLIR Infrared Systems). Burlington, Canada. CD publication.

49. VALENTE TP, DETMANN E, FIGUEIRAS JF, VALADARES FILHO SC, PAULINO MF, MONTANHOLI YR, HERIQUES LT. 2008. Evaluation of neutral detergent fiber content in forage samples ground to different particles sizes and incubated using different textile bags. 45th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Lavras, Brazil. CD publication.

50. MONTANHOLI YR, SCHENKEL FS, BARCELLOS JJ, Da COSTA EC. 2006. Analyses of the costs and productivity of strategies to rear replacement beef heifers for breeding at 18 months of age using

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linear programming. 43th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. João Pessoa, Brazil. CD publication.

51. MONTANHOLI YR, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, SWANSON KC, MANDELL, IB. 2006. Infrared images taken in beef cows: repeatability of measurements. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. CD publication.

52. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, Da COSTA EC, WUNSCH C, PRATES ER. 2004. Calving distribution of beef cattle heifers reared with different rates of gain from 13 to 18 months of age and mated at 18-20 months in the autumn. 41st Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Campo Grande, Brazil, 2004. CD publication.

53. WUNSCH C, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, Da COSTA EC, MONTANHOLI YR. 2004. Cut height and concentration of micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) in the fields located on the highlands of the Rio Grande do Sul state. 41st Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Campo Grande, Brazil. CD publication.

54. BARCELLOS JJ COSTA EC, SILVA MD, SEMMELMANN CN, MONTANHOLI YR, PRATES ER, GRECELLÉ R, MENDES RC, WUNSCH C, ROSA JP. 2003. Manipulation of growth in beef heifers applied to the cow calf production sector. Library of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. 72p.

55. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, SILVA MD, BRÖRING N, PRATES ER, WUNSCH C, KESSLER A. 2003. Effect of the feeding systems during the autumn breeding on the pregnancy rate of hereford primiparous cows. 40th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Santa Maria, Brazil. CD publication.

56. SILVA MD, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, MONTANHOLI YR, WUNSCH C, SEMMELMANN CN, SUÑE YB. 2003. Effect of breeding age on pregnancy rate of primiparous Hereford cows. 40th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Santa Maria, Brazil. CD publication.

57. WUNSCH C, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, KESSLER AA, MONTANHOLI YR, SILVA MD. 2003. Alterations in the chemical composition of native pasture hay over the storage period. 40th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Santa Maria, Brazil. CD publication.

58. GOMES IO, THALLER NETO A, SEMMELMANN CN, VICENTE LM, VANDERLINDE A, MONTANHOLI YR, PEDEMONTE FC. 2002. Productive responses of dairy cows grazing kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) pastures to energy and protein supplementation. 39th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Recife, Brazil. CD publication.

59. MONTANHOLI YR, BRÖRING N, BARCELLOS JJ, MEDEIROS BR. 2002. Performance evaluation of Brown Swiss calves reared using three feeding systems. 39th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Recife, Brazil. CD publication.

Invited and Awarded Proceedings Publications

60. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC, CRANE EM. 2017. Phenotyping applied to beef cattle farming: the “dream” and the “reality”. XII Brazilian Symposium of Animal Breeding, Ribeirᾶo Preto, Brazil. CD Publication

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61. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, LAM S, MACDONDALD AG, MUNRO JC. 2015. The biology of feed efficiency: indirect indicators and checkpoints for improving feed efficiency in beef cattle. X NESPRO Meeting & II International Symposium on Beef Cattle Production Systems, Porto Alegre, Brazil. CD Publication.

62. MONTANHOLI YR. 2013. Infrared imaging applied to performance and health traits assessment in the bovine. Workshop on Smart Sensors – Instrumentation and Measurement (University of Waikato), February 18th. Hamilton, New Zealand. pp. 14.

63. SWANSON KC, PATINO HO, MONTANHOLI YR. 2009. Factors influencing efficiency of nutrient use in beef cattle production systems. "Seminario Internacional La produccion de forage en el context de la Ganaderia Agroecologica Tropical", Bogota, Colombia. CD Publication.

64. MONTANHOLI YR. 2007. Genetic improvement in beef cattle for feed efficiency: increasing our understanding of the biological basis. The Beef Improvement Federation - 39th Annual Research Symposium, Fort Collins, United States, 2007. Online publication: http://www.bifconference.com/bif2007/Symposium/110_Genetic_Improvement.pdf

65. BARCELLOS JJ, SUNE YB, SEMMELMANN CEND, GRECELLE RA, COSTA EC, MONTANHOLI YR, CHRISTOFARI L. 2004. The impact of the agriculture expansion on the beef cattle production in the South of Brazil. XI Veterinary Medicine Roundtable. p. 13-30, Lages, Brazil.

66. BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, BERNADI ML, SILVA MD, MONTANHOLI YR, SEMMELMANN CN, WUNSCH C. Recent advances in heifers' puberty: aspects related to management and productivity. 2nd Braford World Congress, p. 1-20. Corrientes, Argentina, 2003.

67. BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, SILVA MD, MONTANHOLI YR, WUNSCH C. 2002. Beef cattle production systems in southern of Brazil - Grassland zone technologies and perspectives. “XIX Reunión de Grupo técnico en forrajeras del Cono Sur Zona Campos”. p. 10-15. Mercedes, Argentina.

Research and Extension Communications

68. CRANE EM, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SB, MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Blood Profiling to Indirectly Assess Feed Efficiency in Grass-Fed Beef Heifers. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 15 (49) [http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/news/vbn0516a4.htm].

69. MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Beef Cattle Biology: Seeking Clues to Improve Feed Efficiency. Modern Agriculture Magazine (http://modernagriculture.ca/), Abbotsford, May 2016, 3(3), pp 9-12.

70. CRANE EM, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SB, FONTOURA ABP, SWANSON KC, KARROW N, FREDEEN A, MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Hematological Profiles Associated with Productive Performance and Estrus State in Grass-fed Beef Heifers, Montevideo, 17th Hereford World Congress, April 2016 (poster).

71. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC, CRANE EM. 2016. Bull test report: 2016 crop. Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan, Canada. 54p.

72. FONTOURA ABP, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI. 2016. Seminal proteins hint at sexual maturity and feed efficiency in young beef bulls. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 16 (48).

73. MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Research Roundup: Beef Cattle Research on Health, Applied Digestive Physiology and Bull Reproduction. Ontario Beef Magazine, Guelph, December 2015, page 23.

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74. LAM S, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Ruminating on feed efficiency and digestive physiology. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 15 (47).

75. MUNRO JC, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Heart rate: a potential tool for the improvement of feed efficiency and more. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 15(46).

76. BOURGON SL, LAM S, MUNRO JC, MACDONALD A, CALDWELL TR, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull Feed Efficiency. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(1).

77. MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP, VENTURA R, BOURGON SL, LAM S, MUNRO JC, MACDONALD AG, VANDER VOORT G, CALDWELL TR. 2015. Genomics: breed and tenderness. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada, 1(2).

78. BOURGON SL, LAM S, MUNRO JC, MACDONALD AG, CALDWELL TR, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull repro-evaluation. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(3).

79. LAM S, MILLER SP, MUNRO JC, CALDWELL TR, CANT J, STEELE MA, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Ruminal pH and temperature. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(4).

80. CALDWELL TR, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, LAM S, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull ultrasound. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(5).

81. MUNRO JC, LAM S, MACDONALD AG, BOURGON SL, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. The “heart” of feed efficiency. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(6).

82. MACDONALD AG, KIM JJ, BOURGON SL, LAM S, CANT J, MUNRO JC, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Liver abscesses. The Elora Beef Gazette Fact Sheet, Elora, Canada. 1(7).

83. MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull ultrasound. The Maritime Bull Gazette Fact Sheet, Nappan, Canada. 1(1).

84. BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC, CRANE EM, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull repro-assessment. The Maritime Bull Gazette Fact Sheet, Nappan, Canada. 1(2).

85. MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull feed efficiency. The Maritime Bull Gazette Fact Sheet, Nappan, Canada. 1(3).

86. BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC, CRANE EM, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Bull blood test. The Maritime Bull Gazette Fact Sheet, Nappan, Canada. 1(4).

87. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MUNRO JC, CRANE EM. 2015. Bull test report: 2015 crop. Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan, Canada. 22p.

88. BOURGON SL, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2015. Advanced bull test evaluation: bridging superior feed efficiency with optimal reproductive development and semen quality. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 15(44):5-7.

89. MONTANHOLI YR, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2014. Enhanced beef heifer testing: genomic and biological indicators. Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan, Canada. 47p.

90. LIM M, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2013. Do environmental and animal factors distort infrared imaging in cattle?. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 13(37):13-15.

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91. FONTOURA AP, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2013. Can infrared imaging assess fertility and feed efficiency in yearling bulls?. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 13(37):8-10.

92. LIM M, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. Factors interfering on infrared imaging in the bovine: animal and environmental effects. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

93. MONTANHOLI YR, PALME R, MILLER SP. 2012. Fecal cortisol metabolites as indicators of feed efficiency: clues from 3,000 plus samples analyzed. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

94. SMITH BA, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. Feed efficiency, sexual maturity, and reproductive performance in replacement beef heifers. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

95. GONANO CV, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. The assessment of feed efficiency in the bovine through measures of liver function. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

96. LAM S, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. Associations between chemical composition and physical properties of colostrum and milk with feed efficiency in beef cows. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

97. KOZAK M, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. Using infrared imaging to detect mastitis and subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cattle. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

98. FONTOURA AP, MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2012. Associations between feed efficiency, fertility and infrared imaging in yearling beef bulls. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

99. MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP. 2011. How feed efficiency affects the profitability and environmental impact of feedlot cattle. OMAFRA Virtual Beef, 10(31):12-14.

100. MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP, SWANSON KC. 2009. Assessment of feed efficiency in beef cattle using infrared thermography: status of the art and what is next. Ontario Beef Research Update – OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada. pp 26-27.

101. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, McBRIDE BW, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP. 2009. Sensing Feed Efficiency in Cattle through Infrared Thermography Imaging. Feedinfo. Online publication available upon login: http://www.feedinfo.com

102. MONTANHOLI YR, MILLER SP, SWANSON KC. 2008. Application of infrared thermography on the assessment of feed efficiency in beef cattle. Ontario Beef Research Update OMAFRA, Guelph, Canada.

103. BARCELLOS JJ, WUNSH C, SILVA MD, PRATES ER, MONTANHOLI YR. 2002. Beef cattle supplementation with a blend of mineral salt and protein. Serrana Nutrição Animal Fact Sheet.

104. BARCELLOS JJ, MONTANHOLI YR, SILVA MD, WUNSH, C. 2002. Computational decision support systems for beef cattle production. Angus@news, (12).

105. BARCELLOS JJ, MONTANHOLI YR, SILVA MD, WUNSH C. 2002. Management of information in livestock production systems. Angus@news, (11).

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Abstracts Publications

106. MARTELL JE, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Relationships of heart rate and heart variability throughout the breeding soundness evaluation in bulls with feed efficiency. 69th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

107. MONTANHOLI YR, COLLIVER K, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP. 2018. Liver oxygen uptake measured from biopsy and abattoir harvest in the context of feed efficiency. 69th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

108. FONTOURA ABP, BAUER ML, MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC. 2017. Roles of size, behavior, metabolites and body composition in the variation of cattle feed efficiency. 68th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Tallinn, Estonia.

109. PERIPOLLI V, KENEZ A, FONTOURA ABP, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Immune function, colostrum and blood metabolomics in performance tested beef heifers at peripartum. 68th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Tallinn, Estonia.

110. MONTANHOLI YR, FONTOURA ABP, MILLER SP. 2017. Seminal plasma proteomics vary with feed efficiency and fertility-related measures in the bovine. Plant & Animal Genome Conference: PAG XXV. San Diego, United States.

111. MILLER S, DOWLING S, MUNRO J, MONTANHOLI Y, WBSTER J, JOHNSON T. 2016. Relationship between infrared thermography measures and feed efficiency in New Zealand sheep. Joint Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (WSASAS), and the Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS). South Lake City, United States.

112. FONTOURA ABP, KEOMANIVONG FE, PREZOTTO LD, CAMACHO LE, MONTANHOLI YR, VONNAHME KA, SWANSON KC. 2016. Associations between body weight change, hepatic and intestinal oxygen consumption in pregnant cows. 5th EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. Krakow, Poland.

113. MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, MACDONALD AG, LAM S, PARK P, POTVIN B, KOZAK M, COLLIVER K, ROCHA A, MILLER SP. 2016. Biological characterization of the estrous cycle in Holstein cows. 67th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Belfast, Ireland.

114. ORMON J, BOURGON S, MUNRO J, MACDONALD A, LAM S, MILLER S, MONTANHOLI Y. 2016. Microstructure and function of the thyroid gland may relate to feed efficiency in the bovine. 67th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Belfast, Ireland.

115. LAM S, MUNRO JC, CANT JP, GUAN LL, STEELE MA, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Associations of feed efficiency and animal category with rumen functional parameters in cattle. 67th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Belfast, Ireland.

116. BOURGON SL, DIEL DE AMORIM M, LAM S, MUNRO JC, FOSTER R, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. Relationship of sexual development and fertility related measures in young beef bulls with known feed efficiency. 10th Biennual Meeting of the Association for Applied Animal Andrology (AAAA), Tours, France. Journal of Animal Reproduction Science, 169, pp. 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.03.090

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117. MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, MILLER SP. 2016. Circadian characterization of thyroid hormones, methane and heat production profiles across physiological stages in replacement beef heifers. 6th Greenhouse Gas and animal Agriculture (GGAA) Conference, Melbourne, Australia.

118. BOURGON SL, DIEL DE AMORIM M, LAM S, MUNRO JC, FOSTER R, CHENIER T, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Associations of feed efficiency with reproductive development and semen quality in young bulls. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

119. CRANE EM, FONTOURA AB, VENTURA R, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, SWANSON KC, FREDEEN AH, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Metabolic profile and immune response of heifers relating to feed efficiency and genomic clusters. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

120. LAM S, MUNRO JC, CANT JP, GUAN L, STEELE MA, MILLER S, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Associations of rumen structure, function, and microbiology with feed efficiency in beef cattle. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

121. MACDONALD AG, BURTON I, LAM S, FONTOURA AP, BOURGON SL, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Circadian metabolomics profile of blood plasma from heifers in the context of feed efficiency. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

122. MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, COLLIVER K, FONTOURA AP, MILLER SP. 2015. Circadian profile of methane and heat production at different physiological states in beef heifers. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

123. MUNRO JC, LAM S, MACDONALD AG, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, SCHENKEL FS, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Cardiovascular function and anatomy in relation to feed efficiency in beef cattle. 66th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Warsaw, Poland.

124. BOURGON SL, MILLER SP, SCHENKEL FS, DIEL DE AMORIM M, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Associations of blood plasma hormones and metabolites with age, feed efficiency and fatness in young beef bulls. 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Ottawa, Canada.

125. CRANE EM, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, SWANSON KC, FREDEEN AH, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Blood cell parameters are associated with feed efficiency in replacement beef heifers. 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Ottawa, Canada.

126. LAM S, MILLER SP, MUNRO JC, CALDWELL TR, CANT JC, STEELE MA, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Continuous assessment of rumen pH and temperature in beef cattle with known feed efficiency. 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Ottawa, Canada.

127. MACDONALD AG, KIM J, LAM S, CANT JP, MILLER SP, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Evaluation of blood plasma metabolites reflects presence or absence of liver abscess in beef cattle. 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Ottawa, Canada.

128. MUNRO JC, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, FONTOURA AB, BOURGON SL, SCHENKEL FS, TENNESSESN T, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Heart rate in response to an acute stressor and additional cardiovascular parameters as indicators of feed efficiency in beef cattle. 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Ottawa, Canada.

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129. MONTANHOLI YR, LAM S, MILLER SP. 2014. Heart rate assessment in beef bulls prior to slaughter is associated with feed efficiency. 65th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. CD publication. Copenhagen, Denmark.

130. FONTOURA AP, MONTANHOLI YR, DIEL DE AMORIM M, MILLER SP. 2014. Associations of feed efficiency with fertility and sexual maturity in young beef bulls. 65th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. CD publication. Copenhagen, Denmark.

131. MONTANHOLI YR, COLLIVER K, DOELMAN J, FONTOURA AP, LAM S, MILLER SP. 2014. Bovine feed efficiency evaluated through indirect calorimetry and infrared imaging. 18th Meeting of the International Society of Biological Calorimetry. CD publication. Lund, Sweden.

132. MONTANHOLI YR, COLLIVER K, LIM M, SMITH BA, FONTOURA AP, MILLER SP. 2013. Assessment of fluctuations in heat and methane productions through infrared imaging in beef heifers with known feed efficiency. 11th World Congress on Animal Production. CD publication. Beijing, China.

133. DIAS R, LÓPEZ S, MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, HAAS LS, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2013. A meta-analysis of the effects of dietary copper, molybdenum, and sulfur on plasma and liver copper, weight gain, and feed conversion in growing-finishing cattle. Journal of Animal Science, DOI: 10.2527/jas.2012-6195.

134. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, PALME R, VANDER VOORT G, HAAS LS, MILLER SP. 2012. Glucocorticoids as biomarkers for feed efficiency in cattle. 63rd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. CD publication. Bratislava, Slovakia.

135. DIAS R, LÓPEZ S, MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, HAAS LS, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2011. Meta-analysis of the effects of the interaction between dietary copper and sulphur on performance of growing-finishing cattle. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 91:(4), pp. 722.

136. DIAS RS, LÓPEZ S, MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, HAAS LS, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2011. Meta-analysis of the effects of the interaction between copper and molybdenum on weight gain and gain:feed ratio in growing cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 89, E-Suppl. 1/ Journal of Dairy Science, 94, pp 616.

137. DIAS RS, LÓPEZ S, MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, HAAS LS, MILLER SP, FRANCE J. 2011. Meta-analysis of the effects of dietary copper, zinc and iron on serum and liver copper and growth performance in growing-finishing cattle. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 91:(3), pp 505-506.

138. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, VANDER VOORT G, SMITH BA, HAAS LS, MILLER SP. 2011. Assessment of heat and methane production in beef cattle with different feed efficiency. 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Halifax, Canada.

139. MONTANHOLI YR, HAAS LS, SWANSON KC, YAMASHIRO S, COOMBER BL, MILLER SP. 2011. Hepatic histology patterns are related to feed efficiency in the bovine. 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Halifax, Canada.

140. WOOD KM, MONTANHOLI YR, McBRIDE BW, SWANSON KC. 2011. Relationships between feed efficiency traits and body weight, age, backfat, rumpfat and circulating serum metabolites in pregnant beef cows. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, Journal of Animal Science. 89: E-Suppl. 1. New Orleans, United States.

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141. MONTANHOLI YR, ALZAHAL O, MILLER SP, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, McBRIDE BW. 2010. Relationships between body surface thermographs with rumen pH, rumen and vaginal temperature in lactating dairy cows fed a control or an acidogenic diet and challenged with E. coli lipopolysaccharide. 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, pp 70. Heraklion, Greece.

142. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, LU D, MILLER SP. 2008. Assessing feed efficiency in crossbred beef steers through infrared thermography, feeding behaviour traits and glucocorticoid levels. X World Conference on Animal Production, pp 62. Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.

143. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, CALDWELL TR, MILLER SP. 2008. Infrared images of distinct body locations have different relationships with residual feed intake in beef bulls. The Kennedy Conference & the Canadian Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. CD publication. Guelph, Canada.

144. MONTANHOLI YR, SWANSON KC, MILLER SP, PALME R, SCHENKEL FS. 2007. Relationships between residual feed intake and infrared thermography and glucocorticoid levels in feedlot steers from three different sire breeds. Canadian Nutrition Congress. CD publication. Winnipeg, Canada.

145. MONTANHOLI YR, ODONGO NE, SWANSON KC, SCHENKEL FS, McBRIDE BW, MILLER SP. 2007. Usefulness of infrared imaging as a predictor of heat loss and methane production in dairy cows. Journal Animal Science, 85, Suppl. 1/J pp. 341-342.

146. KO M, WANG Y, MONTANHOLI YR, MADER C, HOLLIGAN S, SWANSON KC. 2006. The effect of different levels of feed intake on pancreatic growth and alpha-amylase concentration in beef cattle. Annual meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Halifax, Canada.

147. MONTANHOLI YR, KO M, MADER C, CALDWEL TR, MILLER SP, SWANSON KC, MANDELL IB, SCHENKEL FS. 2006. Relationships among residual feed intake, plasma urea nitrogen concentration and infrared images in beef cows. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science. CD publication. Halifax, Canada.

148. COSTA EC, RESTLE J, FILHO DC, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Performance of beef heifers with Charolais or Nellore breed predominance, supplemented on native pasture. IX World Conference on Animal Production. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

149. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, SILVA MD, COSTA EC. 2003. Effects of stocking rate on the growth of the yearling beef heifers. IX World Conference on Animal Production. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil,

150. BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, MONTANHOLI YR, BRACCINI NETO J. 2003. Effects of post weaning gain on the puberty endocrine status of Braford beef heifers. IX World Conference on Animal Production. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

151. SILVA MD, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Effects of breeding age on productivity and efficiency of beef heifers. IX World Conference on Animal Production. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

152. BRÖRING N, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Relationship between body condition score and ultrasound backfat measurements in beef cows. IX World Conference on Animal Production. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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153. COSTA EC, RESTLE J, ROSA JP, PASCOAL LL, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Feedlot performance of Braford steers finished at 14 months old with different levels of forage and concentrate in the diet. 2nd World Congress Braford. CD publication. Corrientes, Argentina.

154. SILVA MD, BARCELLOS JJ, PRATES ER, SUÑE YB, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Effects of age and weight at the start of the mating season on productivity and efficiency of 3/4 Braford heifers mated at 18 or 24 months old. 2nd World Congress Braford. CD publication. Corrientes, Argentina.

155. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, SEMMELMANN CN, COSTA EC, SILVA MD. 2003. Bioeconomical analysis of feeding systems during autumn mating season for nursing primiparous cows. 2nd World Congress Braford. CD publication. Corrientes, Argentina.

156. MONTANHOLI YR, BARCELLOS JJ, SILVA MD, WUNSCH C, KESSLER AA. 2002. Feeding systems for mating primiparous cows during the Fall season. “XIX Reunión de Grupo técnico en forrajeras del Cono Sur Zona Campos - Sistemas de producción”. CD publication. Mercedes, Argentina.

157. SILVA MD, BARCELLOS JJ, MONTANHOLI YR, WUNSCH C, KESSLER AA. 2002. Effect of two stocking rates on reproductive performance of heifers mated at 18 months of age in the autumn. Annual Brazilian Congress of Veterinary Medicine. CD publication. Gramado, Brazil.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Seminars Publications

158. SNOOK T, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Fecal cortisol metabolites as indicator of stress during weaning in beef calves. Undergraduate Research Seminar, Faculty of Agriculture - Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada.

159. JAMIESON H, MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Morphometrical and thermal changes of the vulva over the estrous cycle in Holstein cows. Undergraduate Research Seminar, Faculty of Agriculture - Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada.

160. BOURGON SL, MILLER SP, SCHENKEL FS, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Associations of blood plasma hormones and metabolites with age, feed efficiency and fatness in young beef bulls. Graduate Student Seminar, Faculty of Agriculture - Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada.

161. CRANE EM, MUNRO JC, BOURGON SL, SWANSON KC, FREDEEN AH, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Phenotyping for indirect assessments of feed efficiency and health traits in replacement beef heifers. Graduate Student Seminar, Faculty of Agriculture - Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada.

162. MUNRO JC, PHYSICK-SHEARD PW, FONTOURA AB, SCHENKEL FS, TENNESSESN T, MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Heart rate upon exposure to an acute stressor and additional cardiovascular parameters as indicators of feed efficiency in grass-fed beef cattle. Graduate Student Seminar, Faculty of Agriculture - Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada.

163. MUNRO JC, MONTANHOLI YR, KIM J, JONES TS, PALME R, CALDWELL TR, MILLER SP, SCHENKEL FS. 2013. Associations between fecal cortisol metabolites, feed efficiency and temperament in feedlot steers and young beef bulls upon routine. Undergraduate Scientific Workshop – Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada.

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164. FIGUEREDO MB, BARCELLOS JJ, MONTANHOLI YR. 2003. Factors affecting reproductive tract score of young heifers. Undergraduate Scientific Workshop – UFRGS/Propesq. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

165. KESSLER AA, MONTANHOLI YR, SILVA MD, WUNSCH C, BARCELLOS JJ. 2002. Evaluation of changes in the quality of native grass hay in the South of Brazil over the storage period. Scientific Undergraduate Workshop – UFRGS/Propesq. CD publication. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Scientific and Extension Event Organization

MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Organization of Field Day – “Enhancing beef nutritional efficiency and optimizing production through precision technologies”. Entities: Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) / ABP Food Products / Harper Adams University, Newport, November / 2018. [Confirmed]

MONTANHOLI YR. 2018. Chairperson: Session 8 - Innovation in cattle husbandry - research, technics and dissemination methods, regional customization. Annual Meeting of the European Federation for Animal Production, Dubrovnik, August 27th. Dubrovnik, Estonia. [Confirmed]

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Chairperson: Session 17 - Emission and feed management of cattle. Annual Meeting of the European Federation for Animal Production, Tallinn, August 29th. Tallinn, Estonia.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Chairperson: Session 56 - Free Communication in Cattle Production. Annual Meeting of the European Federation for Animal Production, Tallinn, August 31st. Tallinn, Estonia.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2017. Booth: Hamburgers – from pasture to the grill. AgZone (Open house for high school students) 2017, June 5-8, Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, CRANE EM, FRASER D. 2017. Maritime Beef Conference: scientific and extension program. Maritime Beef Conference, March 25th. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2016. Chairperson: Session 70 - Free Communication in Cattle Production. Annual Meeting of the European Federation for Animal Production, Waterfront Conference Center, September 1st. Belfast, United Kingdom.

MONTANHOLI YR. 2015. Booth: Beef cattle production in the Maritimes. Community open-house – Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, July 23rd. Truro, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, LAM S, MACDONDALD AG, MUNRO JC, CALDWELL TR. 2015. Open house: Beef bull update. Elora Beef Research Centre, University of Guelph, May 1st. Elora, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, CRANE EM, MUNRO JC. 2015. Booth: Beef research at the Maritime beef test station. 42nd Annual Bull Sale, Maritime Beef Test Station, April 4th. Nappan, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, BOURGON SL, CÔNSOLO NR, CRANE EM, d’HAUTEFEUILLE AB, FONTOURA AP, MUNRO JC. 2014. Workshop: Cattle feed efficiency: Bridging biology and application. The Forage & Livestock Research on the Farm, Agriculture Agri-food Canada, August 12th. Nappan, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, POTVIN B, KOZAK M, MACDONALD AG, COLLIVER K, GONANO C, LAM S, LIM M, MILLER SP. 2013. Workshop: Beef cattle feed efficiency: More clues, new phenotypes. Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, August 29th. Guelph, Canada.

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MONTANHOLI YR, SMITH BA, BETINI RD, FONTOURA AP, PERIPOLLI V, GONANO C, STOREY B, KOZAK M, MILLER SP. 2012. Workshop: Steve Miller group workshop on the biological basis of feed efficiency. Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, September 12th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2010. Booth organizer. Ontario Veal, Goat and Rabbit Association, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November. Toronto, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2007-2008-2009. Booth organizer. Ontario Agricultural College, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November. Toronto, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2008. Poster session. The Kennedy Conference and the Canadian Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting – 2008, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, August 11th-14th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2005. Open house: support staff for Elora Beef Research Centre open house day. Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, April 26th. Guelph, Canada.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2003. Conference organizer: Front desk, IT support and guide for the beef cattle tour. IX World Conference on Animal Production, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of the Rio Grande do Sul, November 30th - December 5th. Porto Alegre, Brazil.

MONTANHOLI YR, 2001. Open house: XI - Beef cattle research farm open house. Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, November 2nd. Santa Maria, Brazil, 2001.

Editor and Reviewer Activities

Associate Editor:

Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 2014-present

Reviewer for:

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2017-present

Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2017-present

Animal Production Science, 2014-present

Animal, 2013-present

Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, 2017-present

Archivos de Medicina Veterinaria, 2016-present

BMC Veterinary Research, 2016-present

Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 2011-present

Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2016-present

International Journal of Biometeorology, 2016-present

Iranian Journal of Animal Science, 2012-present

Journal of Agricultural Systems, 2011-present

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Journal of Animal Science, 2010-present

Journal of Dairy Science, 2013-present

Histology and Histopathology, 2017-present

Marine Mammal Science, 2009-present

PLOS ONE, 2016-present

Scientific Reports, 2017-present

Small Ruminant Research, 2017-present

The Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014-present

Theriogenology, 2017-present

Reviewer for:

Alberta Beef Producers (Canada), 2012-present

Alberta Livestock Meat Agency (Canada), 2011-present

Beef Cattle Research Council (Canada), 2012-present

CRB-Anim Biological Research Centers for Domestic Animals (France), 2016-present

Mitacs (Canada), 2017-present

Reviewer and trainer for:

Dalhousie University Animal Care Council (2014-2017)

University of Guelph Animal Care Council (2009-2013)

Professional Societies

American Society of Animal Science, 2007-2008; 2014.

Brazilian Society of Animal Science, 2001-present

Canadian Society of Animal Science, 2006-2010; 2012-2016.

European Society of Animal Production, 2010-present.

International Society of Bio-calorimetry, 2014-2018.

National Beef Association – United Kingdom, 2018-present

Santa Catarina State (Brazil) Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine, 2001-present

World Association of Animal Production, 2003-present

Participation in Scientific Commissions

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2018-present: Vice-President of the Cattle Study Commission, European Federation of Animal Production

2016-present: Assistant of the Animal Physiology Commission, European Federation of Animal Production

2015-2018: Vice-President of the Cattle Study Commission, European Federation of Animal Production

2015-present: Member of the Research Liaison group, International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) Feed & Gas working group

Honors, Awards and Scholarships

Young Scientist Award from the Canadian Society of Animal Science, 2015

Tewolde Family Award from World Association for Animal Production, 2008

James Harris Scholarship from the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, 2008

International Livestock Congress Fellowship from the International Livestock Congress, 2007

2nd place in the oral graduate competition from the Canadian Society of Animal Science, 2007

Special Dean’s GGSF Award from the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, 2007

Robb Graduate Research Grant from Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, 2007

Frank Baker Memorial Scholarship from the Beef Improvement Federation, 2007

3rd place in the poster graduate competition from the Canadian Society of Animal Science, 2006

Larry Milligan Research Grant from the Dept. of Animal & Poultry Sci., University of Guelph, 2006

Taffy Davison Memorial Grant from the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, 2006

University Graduate Award Scholarship from University of Guelph, 2006

University Graduate Entrance Scholarship from University of Guelph, 2004

Ph.D. Graduate Scholarship from Brazilian Government Foundation for the Coordination of Higher Education and Graduate Training (CAPES), 2004-2008

M.Sc. Graduate Scholarship from Brazilian National Council of Research (CNPq), 2003-2004

Patent Applications

Invention disclosure filed at the University of Guelph, 2008. “An infrared imaging based method to assess feed efficiency and enteric methane emissions in the bovine”

Invention disclosure filed at the University of Guelph, 2013. “A stress-challenge method based on the determination of fecal cortisol metabolites to screen cattle for feed efficiency”

Internships and Complementary Training

Harper Adams University, Assignment and Teaching Department, Newport, United Kingdom. Worksop on “Survival as Tutor at Harper Adams University”, Summer 2018 for 05 days.

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Ellinbank Centre, Department of Primary Industries, Ellinbank, Australia. Workshop led by researchers of the Ellinbank Centre, Winter 2016 for 03 days. Measurement of methane emissions from ruminants by the SF6 technique & Measurement of methane emissions from ruminants by respiration chambers.

Greenfeed workshop, Melbourne Australia. Workshop led by users and developers of the Greenfeed system for metabolic gas emission, Winter 2016 for 02 days. Application of the system to evaluate metabolism, behavior and methane emissions.

Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture. Supervisor: e-learning staff, Summer 2014 for 08 days. Application of the BrightSpace applicative in lecturing and course administration.

United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), United States Department of Agriculture, Clay Center, United States. Supervisor: Dr. Harvey Freetly, Winter 2010 for 7 days. Training on completed digestibility and indirect calorimetry assessments in beef cattle.

Ministry of Education, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Supervisor: Dr. Renita Klusener, Summer 2003 for 28 days. Development of production systems and integration of the beef production chain.

Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil. Supervisor: Dr. João Restle, Fall 2001 for 120 days. Familiarization with research trials and related practices applied to beef nutrition studies on Bos taurus and Bos indicus.

Katayama Beef Cattle Seedstock, Guararapes, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Luiz Angelotti, Summer 2001 for 30 days. Familiarization with Marchigiana cattle breed and routine for show-training and handling of young bulls and heifers, as well as feeding and sanitary protocols.

University Extension Program – Federal Government of Brazil. Imaruí, Brazil. Supervisor Ruth Cardoso, Summer 2001 for 28 days. Assistantship to poor communities focused on sanitary practices, horticulture and animal husbandry.

University Extension Program – Federal Government of Brazil. Piaçabuçu, Brazil. Supervisor Ruth Cardoso, Summer 2000 for 54 days. Assistantship to poor communities focused on sanitary practices, horticulture and animal husbandry.

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina – Veterinary hospital, Lages, Brazil. Supervisor Aldo Martins, Fall 1999 for 120 days. Routine with on-call appointments for small and large animals.

Garça Zoo, Garça, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Patricia Almeida, Summer 1999 for 14 days. Familiarization with the feeding and handling protocols for zoo animals.

Brazilian Department of Agriculture, National Sub-division for Meat Inspection, Lençóis Paulista, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Luiz Scandarolli, Winter 1999 for 30 days. Training on carcass inspection practices, packing, storage and shipping at a beef cattle slaughterhouse.

Equicenter Horse Hospital, Tatuí, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Valdomiro Paccola, Summer 1998 for 14 days. Familiarization with surgery procedures and intensive care of horses, as well as reproduction techniques in purebred horses.

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina – Animal Anatomy Laboratory, Lages, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Celso Rodrigues, Spring 1997 to Winter 1998. Training on techniques for preparation of animal

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specimens for Anatomy classes and practice in a diversity of species (dogs, cats, horses, cattle and sheep).

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina – Swine Production, Lages, Brazil. Supervisor Dr. Jose Cristani, Winter 1997 for 120 days. Feeding, farrowing, breeding and cleaning routines, as well as sanitary management and post-mortem examination.

Employment History

Harper Adams University, Animal Production, Welfare and Veterinary Sciences Department Associate Professor / Director of Centre for Beef Cattle Production. January 2018 - present

Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences Assistant Professor / Industry Research Chair on Beef Production. January 2014 – December 2017

Dairy Automation Limited and InterAg, New Zealand Consultant Sensing Technology, January 2012 – December 2013, from January 2014 – 2016 research collaboration basis with InterAg

University of Guelph, Department of Animal and Poultry Science Research Associate, January - December 2013 Post-Doctoral Fellow, July 2009 - December 2012 Statistics Assistant, Fall 2008, 2009 Teaching Assistant, Winter and Fall 2007

Grey Stone Farms, Puslinch, Canada Ground and Livestock keeper, July 2010 – December 2013

Immigrant Services, Guelph, Canada Interpreter and Translator Portuguese and English, April 2008 – December 2013

Family Housing, University of Guelph Snow Remover, winter 2008

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Assistant, Fall 2001 Laboratory Instructor, 1998-1999

Farmers’ Market, Bariri and Jaú, Brazil: Egg Seller and Packer, 1992-1993 Worked on Family Sugar Cane, Coffee, Honey, Citrus, Sheep and Dual-Propose Cattle Farm

Research Techniques Skills

Whole Animal:

Animal anatomy material conservation and handling Blood collection through jugular venipuncture and tail vein Blood volume determination through intravenous dye Body composition scoring and biometrics Breeding soundness evaluation in bulls Cattle training, handling and physical restraint

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Continuous breath gasses assessment with an indirect calorimeter Continuous fecal collection with bags attached to a harness Estrous detection using behavioral indicators and contact patches Feed formulation and feed efficiency determination Feed intake measurement using Calan gates and automated feeding systems Hand milking and colostrum sampling in situ ruminal degradability and in vivo digestibility Infrared thermography imaging for different body locations and species Jugular vein and caudal auricular artery catheterization Liver biopsy in beef cattle through inter-costal trocarization Monitoring body surface temperature with contact thermo-sensors Monitoring heart rate using intra-ruminal and chest girth devices and electro-cardiogram Monitoring rumen pH and temperature with intra-ruminal devices Monitoring steps, standing time and lying with contact loggers Newborn calf care and handling Reproductive tract scoring in beef heifers Rumen fluid collection via esophageal tubing Sedation, local anesthesia including epidural anesthesia Semen collection and evaluation Ultrasound for body composition and testis echogenicity Urinary bladder catheterization in bovine female

Grazing and Pasture:

Assessment of cultivated and native forage availability Conservation and use of preserved forage Grazing management strategies to ensure harmony with wildlife Implementing and analyzing grazing systems including rotational and deferred grazing On-pasture grain and forage supplementation Stocking rate optimization Strategies to avoid erosion and soil compaction as part of extensive grazing systems

General Nutrition and Physiology:

Dissection and sampling of organs and systems ELISA analysis Genomics Light microscopy techniques including immunostaining Metabolomics Methanolic extraction of steroids Northern and western analysis Protein determination via Kjeldahl method Proteomics Proximate, detergent fiber and starch analysis Radioimmunoassay Scanning electron microscopy

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Tissue indirect micro-calorimetry Total protein, DNA and RNA determination in tissue samples Transmission electron microscopy

Product Quality:

Milk and Colostrum:

Specific gravity using a hydrometer Protein, lactose, fat, freezing point, somatic cells and solids using the MilkoScanTM FTIR-120 Specific fatty-acid content profiling using mid-infrared spectrometry Progesterone and cortisol content using radioimmunoassay Immunoglobulin profiling using ELISA

Meat and Co-products:

Preparation and evaluation of meat tasting panels Carcass dissection into fat, lean and muscle Carcass separation into commercial cuts (British and Hispanic cutting) Tenderness evaluation using shear-force Genomic tenderness evaluation and industry dissemination Veterinary inspection expertise from cattle unloading to product shipping Processing of co-products from the beef slaughter

Data Computing:

Statistical analysis using the Statistical Analysis System and R Infrared imaging analysis using ThermCam Researcher Imaging analysis (i.e. ultrasound, histology and MRI images) using the ImageJ Data compilation using specific software for heart rate, activity, semen quality, etc Data editing using software designed for –omics technologies Edition of videos using a variety of software

Information Delivery:

Scientific presentations and publications as evident by publications and conference participation Extension presentations and publications directs to the youth, farmers and extension personnel Incorporation of published research findings into undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Social media using Research Gate and Youtube and live streaming when delivering workshops