Animal Production Systems
Publication List
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SCI papers since 2009
Publications of the "Animal Production Systems Lab" team members
2019
Santos-Silva J., Francisco A. Alves, SP, Portugal, PV, Dentinho, T., Almeida, J., Jerónimo, E., Bessa, R.J.B. 2019. Effect of dietary neutral detergent fibre source on lambs growth, meat quality and biohydrogenation intermediates. Meat Sci. 147:28-36.
Silva, C.C.G., Silva, S.P.M., Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Rosa, H.J.D., Rego, O.A., 2019. Physicochemical traits and sensory quality of commercial butter produced in the Azores. Int Dairy J 88, 10-17.
2018
Alves, S. P., Mendonça, S. H., Silva, J. L., Bessa, R. J. B. 2018. Nannochloropsis oceanica a natural source of rumen-protected eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for ruminants. Scientific Reports 8:10269.
Aldai, N., Delmonte, P., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Kramer, J. F. K. 2018. Evidence for the initial steps of DHA biohydrogenation by mixed ruminal microorganisms from sheep involves formation of conjugated fatty acids. J. Agric. Food Chem. 66:842-855.
Parente, M.O.M., Susin, I., Nolli, C. P., Ferreira, E.M., Gentil, R.S., Polizel, D.M., Pires, A.V., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R. J. B. 2018. Effects of supplementation with vegetable oils, including castor oil, on milk production of ewes and on growth of their lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 96:354-356.
Antunes, I.C., Ribeiro, M.F., Pimentel, F.B., Alves, S.P., Oliveira, M., Bessa, R.J.B., Quaresma, M.A.G. 2018. Lipid profile and quality indices of ostrich meat and giblets. Poultry Sci. 97:1073-1081.
Antunes, I.C., Coimbra, M.C.P., Ribeiro, A.P., Ferreira, J.D., Abade Dos Santos, F., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Quaresma, M.A.G., 2018. Nutritional value of meat lipid fraction from red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) obtained from wild and farmed specimens. Poultry Sci.
Fonteles, N.L.O., Alves, S.P., Madruga, M.S., Queiroga, R.R.E., Andrade, A. P., Silva, D.S., Leal, A.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Medeiros, A. N. 2018. Fatty acid composition of polar and neutral meat lipids of goats browsing in native pasture of brazilian Semiarid. Meat Sci. 139:149-156.
Francisco, A., Alves, S.P., Portugal, P.V., Dentinho, M.T., Jerónimo, E., Sengo, S., Almeida, J., Bressan, M.C., Pires, V.M.R., Alfaia, C.M., Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Santos-Silva, J. 2018. Effects of replace cereals by citrus pulp and of inclusion of rockrose (Cistus ladanifer, L) in high oil finishing diets for lambs on meat fatty acid composition. Animal 12:872.881.
Cappucci, A., Alves, S. P., Bessa, R. J. B., Buccioni, A., Mannelli, F., Pauselli, M., Viti, C., Pastorelli, R., Serra, A., Conte, G., Mele, M. 2018. Effect of increasing amounts of olive crude phenolic concentrate in the diet of dairy ewes on rumen liquor and milk fatty acid composition. J. Dairy Sci. 101:4992-5005.
Costa, M., Alves, S. P., Cappucci, A., Cook, S. R., Duarte, A., Caldeira, R. M., McAllister, T. A., Bessa, R. J. B. 2018. Effects of condensed and hydrolysable tannins on rumen metabolism with emphasis on unsaturated fatty acids biohydrogenation. J. Agric. Food Chem. 66:3367-3377.
Marques, C.C., Santos-Silva, C., Rodrigues, C., Matos, J.E., Moura, T., Baptista, M.C., Horta, A.E.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Alves, S.P., Soveral, G., Pereira, R.M.L.N. 2018. Bovine oocyte membrane permeability and cryosurvival: Effects of different cryoprotectants and calcium in the vitrification media. Cryobiology 81:4-11.
Fradinho, M.J., Mateus, L., Bessa, R.J.B., Caldeira, R. M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2018. Age-related changes of bone ultrasound measurements and metabolic indicators in the young horse. Livestock Sci. 211:104-110.
Cremonesi, P., Conte, G., Severgnini, M., Turri, F., Monni, A., Capra, E., Rapetti, L., Colombini, S., Chessa, S., Battelli, G., Alves, S.P., Mele, M., Castiglioni, B., 2018. Evaluation of the effects of different diets on microbiome diversity and fatty acid composition of rumen liquor in dairy goat. Animal 12:1856-1866.
Dentinho, M.T.P., Moreira, O.C., Bessa, R.J.B. 2018. The use of polyethylene glycol to reduce the anti-nutritional effects of tannins in Cistus ladanifer L. Forest Systems 27:e04S.
Costa, A.S.H., Costa, P., Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M., Prates, J.A.M., Vleck, V., Cassar-Malek, I., Hocquette, J.F., Bessa, R.J.B. 2018. Does growth path influence beef lipid deposition and fatty acid composition? PLoS One 13:e0193875.
Barbosa, M., Queiroga, R., Bertozzo, C., Bomfim, M., Guerra, G., Araújo, D., Silva, J., Gomes, L., Costa, S., Bessa, R., Alves, S., Soares, J. B. 2018. Effect of diets with goat's milk fat associated with exercise on anxiety and oxidative stress in the brain of adult rats. Food & Function 9:2891-2901.
Ferro, A.M., Ramos, P., Guerra, A., Parreira, P., Bras, T., Guerreiro, O., Jeronimo, E., Capel, C., Capel, J., Yuste-Lisbona, F.J., Duarte, M.F., Lozano, R., Oliveira, M.M., Goncalves, S., 2018. Haplotype analysis of the germacrene A synthase gene and association with cynaropicrin content and biological activities in Cynara cardunculus. Mol. Genet. Genomics 293, 417-433.
Martins, C., Cullere, C., Dalle Zotte, A., Cardoso, C., Alves, S. P., Bessa, R.J.B., Freire, J. P. B., Falcão-e-Cunha, L. 2018. Incorporation of two levels of Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) fat and extruded linseed in diets of growing rabbits and their effects on growth performance and diet digestibility. Czech Journal of Animal Science 63:356-362.
Dalle-Zotte, A., Cullere, M., Martins, C. Alves, S. P., Freire, J. P.B., Falcão-e-Cunha, L. Bessa, R.J.B. 2018. Incorporation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae fat or extruded linseed in diets of growing rabbits and their effects on meat quality traits including detailed fatty acid composition. Meat Science. 146:50-58
2017
Van Leeuwen, K.A., Camin, F. Jerónimo, E., Vasta, V., Prenzler, P.D., Ryan, D., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. Dietary effects on stable carbon isotope composition of polar and neutral fatty acids in the intramuscular fat of lambs. J. Agric. Food Chem. 65:9404-9411
Palma, M., Alves, S.P., Hernandez-Castellano, L.E., Capote, J., Arguello, A., Matzapetakis, M., Bessa, R.J.B., Almeida, A.M. 2017. Mammary gland and milk fatty acid composition of two dairy goat breeds under feed-restriction. J. Dairy Res. 84:267-271
Alves, S.P., Araujo, C.M., Queiroga, R.C., Madruga, M.S., Parente, M.O.M., Medeiros, A. N., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017 New insights on the metabolism of ricinoleic acid in ruminants. J. Dairy Sci. 100:8018-8032.
Harris, P.A., Ellis, A.D., Fradinho, M.J., Jansson, A., Julliand, V., Luthersson, N., Santos, A.S., Vervuert, I., 2017. Review: Feeding conserved forage to horses: recent advances and recommendations. Animal 11, 958-967.
Costa, M., Alves, S.P., Francisco, A., Almeida, J., Alfaia, C.M., Martins, S.V., Prates, J.A.M., Santos-Silva, J., Doran, O., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. The reduction of starch in finishing diets supplemented with oil does not prevent the accumulation of trans-10 18:1 in lamb meat. J. Anim. Sci. 95:3745-3761
Quaresma, M.A.G., Antunes, I., Ribeiro, M., Prazeres, M., Bessa, R.J.B., Costa, P. 2017. Immunocastration an alternative to caponization: evaluation of its effect on body and bone development and on meat color and composition. Poultry Sci. 96:3608-3615
Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M., Škrbić, B., Živančev, J.,. Fernandes, M.J., Bessa, R.J.B., Fraqueza, M.J. 2017. Screening chemical hazards of dry fermented sausages from distinct origins: Biogenic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy elements J. Food Comp. Anal. 59:124-131.
Alves, S.P., Costa, M., Francisco, A., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. Biohydrogenation patterns in digestive contents and plasma of lambs fed increasing levels of a tanniferous bush (Cistus ladanifer L.) and vegetable oils. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 225:157-172.
Duarte, R. V., Moreira, S.A., Fernandes, P.A., Santos, D.I., Inácio, R.S., Alves, S., Bessa, R.J.B., Saraiva, J. 2017. Whey cheese longer shelf life achievement at variable uncontrolled room temperature and comparison to refrigeration. J. Food Process. Preserv. 41:e13307
Alves, S.P., Fernandes, M.J., Fernandes, H., Bessa, R.J.B., Laranjo, M., Santos, A.C., Elias, M., Fraqueza, M.J. 2017. Quality and acceptability of dry fermented sausages prepared with low value pork raw material. J. Food Process. Preserv. 42:e12823.
Costa, M., Alves, S. P., Cabo, A., Guerreiro, O., Stilwell, G., Dentinho, M. T., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. Modulation of in vitro rumen biohydrogenation by Cistus ladanifer tannins compared with other tannin sources. J. Sci. Food Agric. 97:629-635
Costa, P., Simões, J.A, Alves, S.P., Lemos, J.P.C., Alfaia, C.M., Lopes, P.A., Prates, J.A.M., Hocquette, J.F., Calkins, C.R., Vleck, V., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. Beef palatability and its relationship with protein degradation and muscle fibre type profile in longissimus thoracis in Alentejana breed from divergent growth pathways. Animal. 11:175-182
Alfaia, C.M.M., Alves, S.P., Pestana, J., Madeira, M., Moreira, O., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates. J.A.M. 2017. Distinct fatty acid composition of some edible by-products from bovines fed high or low silage diets. Food Sci. Technol. Int. 23:209-221
Lordelo, M., Fernandes, E., Bessa, R.J.B., Alves, S.P. 2017. Quality of eggs from different laying hen production systems, from indigenous breeds and specialty eggs. Poultry Sci. 96:1485-1491.
Almeida, A.M., Nanni, P., Ferreira, A.M., Fortes, C., Grossmann, J. Bessa, R.J.B., Costa, P. 2017. The longissimus thoracis muscle proteome in Alentejana bulls as affected by growth path. J. Proteomics 152:206-215.
Oliveira, M.A., Alves, S.P., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B. 2017. Effect of dietary starch level and its rumen degradability on lamb meat fatty acid composition. Meat Sci. 123:166-172.
Ferro, A.M., Ramos, P., Guerreiro, O., Jeronimo, E., Pires, I., Capel, C., Capel, J., Lozano, R., Duarte, M.F., Oliveira, M.M., Goncalves, S., 2017. Impact of novel SNPs identified in Cynara cardunculus genes on functionality of proteins regulating phenylpropanoid pathway and their association with biological activities. BMC Genomics 18, 183.
Ramos, P.A.B., Guerra, A.R., Guerreiro, O., Santos, S.A.O., Oliveira, H., Freire, C.S.R., Silvestre, A.J.D., Duarte, M.F., 2017. Antiproliferative Effects of Cynara cardunculus L. var. altilis (DC) Lipophilic Extracts. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 18, 63.
2016
Guerreiro, O., Alves, S.P., Costa, M., Cabo, A., Duarte, M.F., Jerónimo, E., Bessa, R.J.B. 2016. Effects of extracts obtained from Cistus ladanifer L. on in vitro ruminal biohydrogenation. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 219: 304-312.
Francisco, A., Alves, S.P., Portugal, P.V., Pires, V.M.R., Dentinho, M.T., Alfaia, C.M., Jerónimo, E., Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2016. Effect of feeding lambs with a tanniferous shrub (rockrose) and a vegetable oil blend on fatty acid composition of meat lipids. Animal 10:2061-2073
Freitas, P., Pereira, S.A., Santos, M., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Delgadillo, I., Saraiva, J.A. 2016. Performance of raw bovine meat preservation by hyperbaric storage (quasi energetically costless) compared to refrigeration. Meat Sci. 121:64-72.
Bressan, M.C., Rodrigues, E.C., Paula, M.L., Ramos, E.M., Portugal, P.V., Santos-Silva, J. Bessa, R.J.B., Gama, L.T. 2016. Differences in intramuscular fatty acid profiles among Bos indicus and crossbred Bos taurus x Bos indicus bulls finished on pasture or with concentrate feed in Brazil. It. J. Anim. Sci. 15:10-21.
Rego, O., Cabrita, A. R. J., Rosa, H. J. D., Alves, S. P., Duarte, V. L. G., Fonseca, A. J. M., Pires, F. J. R., Bessa, R.J.B. 2016. Changes in milk production and milk fatty acid composition of cows switched from pasture to a corn silage based – TMR diet and back to pasture. It. J. Anim. Sci. 15:76-86.
Fradinho, M. J., Bessa, R. J. B., Ferreira-Dias, G., Caldeira, R. M. 2016. Growth and development of the Lusitano horse managed on grazing systems. Livest. Sci. 186:22-28.
Guerreiro, O., Dentinho, M. T. P., Moreira, O. C., Guerra, A. R., Ramos, P.A.B., Bessa, R.J.B., Duarte, M.F., Jerónimo, E. 2016. Potential of Cistus ladanifer L. (rockrose) in small ruminant diets – effect of season and plant age on chemical composition, in vitro digestibility and antioxidant activity. Grass Forage Sci. 71:437-447.
Madeira, M.S., Rolo, E. A., Alfaia, C. M., Pires, V. R., Luxton, R., Doran, O., Bessa, R. J. B., Prates, J. A. M. 2016. Influence of betaine and arginine supplementation of reduced protein diets on fatty acid composition and gene expression in the muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue of crossbred pigs. Br. J. Nutr. 115:937-950.
Mesquita, P., Garcia, V., Marques, M.R., Santos-Silva, F., Oliveira Sousa. M.C., Carolino, I., Pimenta, J., Fontes, C.M., Horta, A.E., Prates, J.A., Pereira R.M. 2016. The prion-related protein (testis-specific) gene (PRNT) is highly polymorphic in Portuguese sheep. Anim Genet. 47:128-132.
Oliveira, M. A., Alves, S. P., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R. J. B. 2016. Effects of clays used as oil adsorbents in lamb diets on fatty acid composition of abomasal digesta and meat. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 213:64-73.
Santos-Silva, J., Dentinho, M. T., Francisco, A., Portugal, A. P., Belo, A. T., Martins, A. P. L., Alves, S. P., Bessa, R. J. B. 2016. Replacing cereals by dehydrated citrus pulp in a soybean oil supplemented diet increases vaccenic and rumenic acids in ewe’s milk. J. Dairy Sci. 99:1173-1182.
Quaresma, M.A.G., Rodrigues, I., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R. J. B. 2016. Meat lipid profile of suckling goat kids from certified and noncertified production systems. Small Rum. Res. 134:49-57.
Fernandes, V.O., Costa, M., Ribeiro, T., Serrano, L., Cardoso, V., Santos, H., Lordelo, M., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A. 2016. 1,3-1,4-beta-Glucanases and not 1,4-beta-glucanases improve the nutritive value of barley-based diets for broilers. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 211:153-163.
Quaresma, M.A.G., Pimentel, F. B., Ribeiro, A.P., Ferreira, J.D., Alves, S.P., Rocha, I., Bessa, R.J.B., Oliveira, M.B.P.P. 2016. Lipid and protein quality of common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) reared in semi-extensive conditions. J. Food Compos. Anal. 46:88-95.
Dentinho, M. T., Bessa, R. J. B. 2016. Effect of tannin source and pH on stability of tannin-protein and fibre complexes. Rev. Cienc. Agrárias 39:455-472
Bressan, M.C., Almeida, J., Silva, J.S., Bettencourt, C., Francisco, A., Gama, L.T., 2016. Carcass characteristics and fat depots in Iberian and F-1 Large White x Landrace pigs intensively finished or raised outdoors in oak-tree forests. J. Anim. Sci. 94, 2592-2602.
2015
Alves, S. P., Raundrup, K., Cabo, A., Bessa, R. J. B., Almeida, A.M. 2015. Fatty acid composition of muscle, adipose tissue and liver from Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) living in West Greenland. PLOS One 10(12): e0145241.
Alves, S. P., Alfaia, C. M., Skrbic, B., Durisic-Mladenovic, N., Fernandes, M. J., Bessa, R. J. B., Fraqueza, M. J. 2015. Tracing nutritional composition of dry fermented sausages from distinct origins. J. Food Process. Preserv. 39:2969-2978.
Moreira, S. A., Duarte, R. V., Fernandes, P. A. R., Alves, S. P., Bessa, R. J., Delgadillo, I., Saraiva, J. A. 2015. Hyperbaric storage preservation at room temperature using an industrial-scale equipment: case of two commercial ready-to-eat pre-cooked foods. Innovative Food Sci. Emerging Technol. 32:29-36.
Fradinho, M. J., Vale, A. C., Bernardes, N., Caldeira, R. M., Vaz, M. F., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2015. Biomechanical properties of the equine third metacarpal bone: In vivo quantitative ultrasonography versus ex vivo compression and bending techniques. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 35:198–205.
Santos, V.A.C., Cabo, A., Raposo, P., Silva,J. A., Azevedo, J.M.T., Silva, S.R. 2015. The effect of carcass weight and sex on carcass composition and meat quality of “Cordeiro Mirandês”—Protected designation of origin lambs. Small Rum. Res. 130:136-140.
Madeira, M. S., Alfaia, C. M., Costa, P., Lopes, P. A., Martins, S. V., Lemos, J. P. C., Moreira, O., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R. J. B., Prates, J. A. M. 2015. Effect of betaine and arginine in lysine-deficient diets on growth, carcass traits and pork quality. J. Anim. Sci. 93:4721-4733.
Belaunzaran, X., Bessa, R. J. B., Lavín, P., Mantecón, A. R., Kramer, J. K. G., Aldai, N. 2015. REVIEW: Horse-meat for human consumption – current research and future opportunities. Meat Sci. 108:74-81.
Bessa, R. J. B., Alves, S. P., Santos-Silva, J. 2015. Constraints and potentials for the nutritional modulation of the fatty acid composition of ruminant meat. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 117:1325-1344.
Costa, P., Simões, J. A., Costa, A. S. H., Lemos, J. P. C., Navas, D., Hocquette, J. F., Calkins, C. R., Bessa, R. J. B. 2015. Repercussions of growth path on carcass characteristics, meat colour and shear force in Alentejana bulls. Animal 9:1414-1422.
Guerreiro, O., Alves, S.P., Duarte, M.F., Bessa, R.J.B., Jerónimo, E. 2015. Cistus ladanifer L. shrub is rich in saturated and branched chain fatty acids and their concentration increases in the Mediterranean dry season. Lipids 50:493-501.
Lopes, A.F., Alfaia, C.M.M., Partidário, A.M.C., Lemos, J.P.C., Prates, J.A.M. 2015. Influence of household cooking methods on amino acids and minerals of Barrosa-PDO veal. Meat Sci. 99:38-43.
Francisco, A., Dentinho, M.T., Alves, S.P., Portugal, P.V., Fernandes, F., Sengo, S., Jerónimo, E., Oliveira, M.A., Costa, P., Sequeira, A., Bessa, RJ.B., Santos-Silva, J. 2015. Growth performance, carcass and meat quality of lambs supplemented with increasing levels of a tanniferous bush (Cistus ladanifer L.) and vegetable oils. Meat Sci. 100:275-282.
2014
Ribeiro, T., Lordelo, M.M., Costa, P., Alves, S.P., Benevides, W.S., Bessa, R.J.B., Lemos, J.P.C., Pinto, R.M.A., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Prates, J.A.M. 2014. Effect of reduced dietary protein and supplementation with a docosahexaenoic acid product on broiler performance and meat quality. Br. Poultry Sci. 55: 752-765.
Rosa, H.J.D., Rego, O.A., Silva, C.C.G., Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M.M., Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2014. Effect of corn supplementation of grass finishing of Holstein bulls on fatty acid composition of meat lipids. J. Anim. Sci. 92:3701-3714.
Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B. 2014. The trans-10,cis-15 18:2: a missing intermediate of trans-10 shifted rumen biohydrogenation pathway? Lipids 49:527-541.
Monteiro, A.C.G., Navas, D.R., Lemos, J.P.C. 2014. Effects of castration and time-on-feed on Mertolenga breed beef quality. Animal 8:675-682.
Viegas, I., Nunes, L.C., Madureira, L., Fontes, M.A., Santos, J.L. 2014. Beef Credence Attributes: Implications of Substitution Effects on Consumers' WTP. J. Agr. Econ. 65:600-615.
Costa, M., Fernandes, V.O., Ribeiro, T., Serrano,L., Cardoso, V., Santos, H., Lordelo, M., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A. 2014. Construction of GH16 beta-glucanase mini-cellulosomes to improve the nutritive value of barley-based diets for broilers. J. Agric. Food Chem. 62:7496-7506.
Cardoso, V., Ferreira, A.P., Costa, M., Ponte, P.I.P., Falcão, L., Freire, J.P., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Ribeiro, T. 2014. Temporal restriction of enzyme supplementation in barley-based diets has no effect in broiler performance. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 198:186-195.
Fraqueza, M.J., Martins, A., Borges, A.,C., Fernandes, M.H., Fernandes, M.J., Vaz, Y., Bessa, R.J.B., Barreto, A.S. 2014. Antimicrobial resistance among Campylobacter spp. Starins isolated from diferente poultry production systems at slaughterhouse level. Poultry Sci. 93:1578-1586.
Dentinho, M.T.P., Belo, A.T., Bessa, R.J.B. 2014. Digestion, ruminal fermentation and microbial nitrogen supply in sheep fed soybean meal treatedwith Cistus ladanifer L. tannins. Small Rum. Res. 119:57-64.
Alexandre-Pires, G., Martins, C., Galvao, A.M., Correia, M., Ramilo, D., Quaresma, M., Ligeiro, D., Nunes, T., Caldeira, R.M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2014. Morphological aspects and expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the interdigital sinus in cyclic ewes. Microsc. Res. Tech. 77: 313-325.
Madeira, M.S., Alfaia, C.M., Costa, P., Lopes, P.A., Lemos, J.P.C., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2014. The combination of arginine and leucine supplementation of reduced crude protein diets for boars increases eating quality of pork. J. Anim. Sci. 92:2030-2040.
Fradinho, M.J., Correia, M.J., Gracio, V., Bliebernitch, M., Farrim, A., Mateus, L., Martin-Rosset, W., Bessa, R.J.B., Caldeira, R.M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2014. Effects of body condition and leptin on the reproductive performance of Lusitano mares on extensive systems. Theriogenology 81:1214-1222.
Madeira, M.S., Pires, V.M.R., Alfaia, C.M., Luxton, R., Doran, O., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2014. Combined effects of dietary arginine, leucine and protein levels on fatty acid composition and gene expression in the muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue of crossbred pigs. Br. J. Nutr. 111:1521-1535.
Costa, A.S.H., Bessa, R.J.B., Pires, V.M.R., Rolo, E.A., Pinto, R.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Prates, J.A.M. 2014. Is hepatic lipid metabolism of beef cattle influenced by breed and dietary silage level? BMC Vet. Res. 10:65.
2013
Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Quaresma, M.A.G., Klminster, T., Scanlon, T., Oldham, C., Milton, J., Greeff, J., Almeida, A.M. 2013. Does the fat tailed Damara ovine breed have a distinct lipid metabolism leading to a high concentration of branched chain fatty acids in tissues? PLoS ONE 8: e77313.
Bessa, R.J.B., Hughes, R.A., Jeronimo, E., Moreira, O.C., Prates, J.A.M., Doran, O. 2013. Effect of pig breed and dietary protein level on selected fatty acids and stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase protein expression in longissimus muscle and subcutaneous fat. J. Anim. Sci. 91:4540-4546.
Ribeiro, T., Lordelo, M.M., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Costa, P., Lemos, J.P.C., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Prates, J.A.M. 2013. Direct supplementation of diet is the most efficient way of enriching broiler meat with n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Br. Poultry Sci. 54:753-765.
Araújo, M.J., Ozório, R.O.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Kijjoa, A., Gonçalves, J.F.M., Antunes, C. 2013. Nutritional status of adult sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinusLinnaeus, 1758) during spawning migration in the Minho River, NW Iberian Peninsula. J. Appl. Ichthyol. 29:808-814.
Madeira, M.S., Costa, P., Alfaia, C.M., Lopes, P.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Lemos, J.P.C., Prates, J.A.M. 2013. The increased intramuscular fat promoted by dietary lysine restriction in lean but not in fatty pig genotypes improves pork sensory attribute. J. Anim. Sci. 91:3177-3187.
Madeira, M.S., Pires, V.M.R., Alfaia, C.M., Costa, A.S.H., Luxton, R., Doran, O., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2013. Differential effects of reduced protein diets on fatty acid composition and gene expression in muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue of Alentejana purebred and Large White × Landrace × Pietrain crossbred pigs. Br. J. Nutr. 110:216-229.
Prates, E.G., Alves, S.P., Marques, C.C., Batista, M.C., Horta, A.E.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Pereira, R.M. 2013. Fatty acid composition of porcine cumulus oocyte complexes (COC) during maturation: effect of the lipid modulators trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (t10c12 CLA) and forskolin. In vitro Cel. Develop. Biol. - Anim. 49:335-345.
Santos, A.S., Ferreira, L.M.M., Martin-Rosset, W., Cone, J.W., Bessa, R.J.B., Rodrigues, M.A.M. 2013. Effect of nitrogen sources on in vitro fermentation profiles and microbial yield using caecal contents. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 182:93-99.
Santos, A.S., Jerónimo, E., Ferreira, L.M., Rodrigues, M.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2013. Techinical note: Fatty acids purine profile of ceacum and coloon bacteria as indicators of equine microbial metabolism. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1753-1757.
Fradinho, M.J., Correia, M.J., Beja, F., Rosa, A., Perestrello, F., Bessa, R.J.B., Ferreira-Dias, G., Caldeira, R.M. 2013. Nutritional status of Lusitano broodmares on extensive feeding systems: body condition, live weight and metabolic indicators. It. J. Anim. Sci. 12:436-443.
Ferreira-Dias, G., Botelho, M., Zagrajczuk, A., Rebordão, M.R., Galvão, A.M., Pinto Bravo, P., Piotrowska-Tomala, K., Szóstek, A.Z., Wiczkowski, W., Piskula, M., Fradinho, M.J., Skarzynski, D.J. 2013. Coumestrol and its metabolite in mares’ plasma after ingestion of phytoestrogen rich plants: potent endocrine disruptors inducing infertility. Theriogenology 80:684-692.
Costa, A.S.H., Silva, M.P., Alfaia, C.P.M., Pires, V.M.R., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2013. Genetic background and diet impact beef fatty acid composition and stearoyl-CoA desaturase mRNA expression. Lipids 48:369-381.
Alves, S.P., Santos-Silva J., Cabrita A.R.J., Fonseca, A.J.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2013. Detailed dimethylacetal and fatty acid composition of rumen content from lambs fed lucerne or concentrate supplemented with soybean oil. PLoS ONE 8:e58386.
Monteiro, A.C.G., Gomes, E., Barreto, A.S., Silva, M.F., Fontes, M.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Lemos, J.P.C. 2013. Eating quality of "Vitela Tradicional do Montado"-PGI veal and Mertolenga-PDO veal and beef. Meat Sci. 94:63-68.
Costa, A.S.H., Costa, P., Bessa, R.J.B., Lemos, J.P.C., Simões,J., Santos-Silva,J.,Fontes, C.M.G.A., Prates, J.A.M. 2013. Carcass fat partitioning and meat quality of Alentejana and Barrosã young bulls fed high or low maize silage diets. Meat Sci. 93:405-412.
Gama, L.T., Bressan, M.C., Rodrigues, E.C., Rossato, L.V., Moreira, O.C., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B. 2013. Heterosis for meat quality and fatty acid profiles in crosses among Bos indicus and Bos taurus finished on pasture or grain. Meat Sci. 93:96-104.
Ferreira-Dias, G., Botelho, M., Zagrajczuk, A., Rebordao, M.R., Galvao, A.M., Bravo, P.P., Piotrowska-Tomala, K., Szostek, A.Z., Wiczkowski, W., Piskula, M., Fradinho, M.J., Skarznski, D.J. 2013. Coumestrol and its metabolite in mares' plasma after ingestion of phytoestrogen-rich plants: Potent endocrine disruptors inducing infertility. Theriogenology 80:684-692.
2012
Banovic, M., Fontes, M.A., Barreira, M.M., Grunert, K.G. 2012. Impact of product familiarity on beef quality perception. Agribusiness 28:157-172.
Conte, G., Jerónimo, E., Serra, A., Bessa, R.J.B., Mele, M. 2012. Effect of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids on stearoyl CoA-desaturase gene expression in intramuscular lipids of lamb. It. J. Anim. Sci. 11:e79
Jerónimo, E., Alfaia, C.M.M., Alves, S.P., Dentinho, M.T.P., Prates, J.A.M., Vasta, V., Santos-Silva, J. Bessa, R.J.B. 2012. Effect of dietary grape seed extract and Cistus ladanifer L. in combination with vegetable oil supplementation on lamb meat quality. Meat Sci. 92:841-847.
Quaresma, M.A.G., Trigo-Rodrigues, I., Alves, S.P., Martins, S.I:V:, Barreto, A.S., Bessa, R.J.B. 2012. Nutritional evaluation of the lipid fraction of Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus) tenderloin. Meat Sci. 92:519-524.
Pestana, J.M., Costa, A.S.H., Martins, S.V., Alfaia, C.M., Alves, S.P., Lopes, P.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2012. Effect of slaughter season and muscle type on the fatty acid composition, including conjugated linoleic acid isomers, and nutritional value of intramuscular fat in organic beef. J. Sci. Food Agric. 92:2428-2435.
Costa, P., Lemos, J.P., Lopes, P.A., Alfaia, C.M., Costa, A.S.H., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M., 2012. Effect of low- and high-forage diets on meat quality and fatty acid composition of Alentejana and Barrosa beef breeds. Animal 6:1187-1197.
Monteiro, A.C.G., Fontes, M.A., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M., Lemos, J.P.C. 2012. Intramuscular lipids of Mertolenga-PDO beef, Mertolenga-PDO veal and "Vitela Tradicional do Montado"-PGI veal. Food Chem. 132:1486-1494.
Ozorio, R.O.A., Escorcio, C., Bessa, R.J.B., Ramos, B., Gonçalves, J.F.M., 2012. Comparative effects of dietary L-carnitine supplementation on diploid and triploid rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture Nutr. 18:189-201.
Pestana, J.M., Costa, A.S.H., Alfaia, C.M., Costa, P., Martins, S.V., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2012. Seasonal changes and muscle type effect on the nutritional quality of intramuscular fat in Mirandesa-PDO veal. Meat Sci. 90:819-827.
Pestana, J.M.,Costa, A.S.H., Alves, S.P., Martins, S.V., Alfaia, C.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2012. Lipid composition and nutritional quality of intramuscular fat in Charneca-PDO beef. Eur. Food Res. Technol. 234:187-196.
Santos, A.S., Ferreira, L.M.M., Martin-Rosset, W., Cotovio, M., Silva, F., Bennett, R.N., Cone, J.W., Bessa, R.J.B., Rodrigues, M.A.M. 2012. The influence of casein and ureia as nitrogen sources on in vitro equine caecal fermentation. Animal 6:1096-1102.
Maia, M.R.G., Correia, C.A.S., Alves, S.P., Fonseca, A.J.M., Cabrita, A.R.J. 2012. Stearidonic acid metabolism by mixed ruminal microorganisms in vitro. J. Anim. Sci. 90:900-904.
Alves, S.P., Maia, M.R.G., Bessa, R.J.B., Fonseca, A.J.M., Cabrita, A.R.J. 2012. Identification of C18 Intermediates formed during stearidonic acid biohydrogenation by rumen microorganisms in vitro. Lipids 47:171-183.
Costa, A.S.H., Lopes, P.A., Estevão, M., Martins, S.V., Alves, S.P., Pinto, R.M.A., Pissara, H., Correia, J.J., Pinho, M, Fontes, C.M.G.A., Prates, J.A.M. 2012. Contrasting cellularity and fatty acid composition in fat depots from Alentejana and Barrosa bovine breeds fed high and low forage diets. Int. J. Biol. Sci. 8:214-227.
Martins, S.V., Lopes, P.A., Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M., Castro, M.F., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2012. Dietary CLA combined with palm oil or ovine fat differentially influences fatty acid deposition in tissues of obese Zucker rats. Lipids 47:47-58.
Bastos, A.P., Piedade, J., Ramalho, R., Alves, S.P., Soares, H., Cornelis, P., Martins, C., Leitão, A. 2012. A new cloning system based on the OprI lipoprotein for the production of recombinant bacterial cell wall-derived immunogenic formulations. J. Biotechnol. 157:50-63.
2011
Viegas, I., Vieira, A., Stilwell, G., Santos, J.L., Fontes, M.A. 2011. Is there a link between beef quality and animal welfare in tradictional beef systems? New Medit 10:17-25.
Ribeiro, T., Lordelo, M.M.S., Ponte, P.I.P., Macas, B., Prates, J.A.M., Fontes, M.A., Falcao, L., Freire, J.P.B., Ferreira, L.M.A., Fontes, C.M.G.A. 2011. Levels of endogenous β-glucanase activity in barley affect the efficacy of exogenous enzymes used to supplement barley-based diets for poultry. Poultry Sci. 90:1245-1256.
Quaresma, M.A.G., Trigo-Rodrigues, I., Pereira-Silva, R., Santos, N., Alves, S.P., Lemos J.P.C., Barreto, A.S., Bessa, R.J.B. 2011. Nutritional evaluation of the lipid fraction of feral wild boar (Sus scrofa scrofa) meat. Meat Sci. 89:457-461.
Costa, P., Costa, A.F., Lopes, P.A., Alfaia, C.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Roseiro, L. C., Prates, J.A.M., 2011. Fatty acid composition, cholesterol and α-tocopherol of Barrosã-PDO veal produced in farms located in lowlands, ridges and mountains. J. Food Comp. Anal. 24:987-994.
Lopes, P.A., Martins, S.V., Viana, R.S.J., Ramalho, R.M., Alfaia, C.M., Pinho, M.S., Jerónimo, E., Bessa, R.J.B., Castro, M.F., Rodrigues, C.M.P., Prates, J.A.M. 2011. Contrasting apoptotic responses of conjugated linoleic acid in the liver of obese Zucker rats fed palm oil or ovine fat. Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids 85:89-96.
Alves, S.P., Cabrita, A.R.J., Jerónimo, E., Bessa, R.J.B., Fonseca, A.J.M. 2011. Effect of ensiling and silage additives on fatty acid composition of ryegrass and corn experimental silages. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2537-2545.
Alves, S.P., Tyburcz, C., Lawrence, P., Bessa, R.J.B., Brenna, J.T. 2011. Acetonitrile covalent adduct chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry of non-methylene interrupted pentaene fatty acid methyl esters. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 25:1933-1941.
Jeronimo, E., Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M.M., Prates, J.A.M., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B. 2011. Distribution of C18 fatty acids between polar and neutral intramuscular lipids of lambs fed withsunflower oil and/or linseed oil. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 113:924-934.
Martins, S.I.V., Lopes, P.A., Alves, S.P., Alfaia, C.M., Nascimento, M., , Castro, M.F., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M., 2011. Dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers change the unsaturation degree of hepatic fatty acids in neutral lipids but not in polar lipids. Nutr. Res. 31:246-254.
Lapa, M., Marques, C.C., Alves, S.P., Vasques, M.I., Baptista, M.C., Carvalhais, I., Silva Pereira, M., Horta, A.E.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Pereira, R.M., 2011. Effect of trans-10 cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (t10,c12 CLA) on bovine oocyte competence and fatty acid composition. Reprod. Domest. Anim. 46:904-910. (DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01762.x).
Bressan, M.C., Rossato, L.V., Rodrigues, E.C, Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Ramos, E.R., Gama, L.T. 2011. Genotype x environment interactions for fatty acid profiles in Bos indicus and Bos taurus finished on either pasture or grain. J. Anim. Sci. 89:221-232.
Brites, C.M., Trigo, M.J., Carrapico, B., Alvina, M., Bessa, R.J. 2011. Maize and resistant enriched breads reduce postprandial glycemic responses in rats. Nutr. Res. 31:302-308.
Santos, A.S., Rodrigues, M.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Ferreira, L.M., Martin-Rosset, W., 2011. Understanding the equine cecum-colon ecosystem. Current knowledge and future perspectives. Animal 5:48-56. (DOI: 10.1017/S1751731110001588).
Soares, J.C., Marques, M.R., Tavaria, F.K., Pereira, J.O., Malcata, F.X., Pintado, M.M. 2011. Biodiversity and characterization of Staphylococcus species isolated from a small manufacturing dairy plant in Portugal. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 146:123-129.
2010
Banovic, M., Grunert, K.G., Barreira, M.M., Fontes, M.A. 2010. Consumers' quality perception of national branded, national store branded, and imported store branded beef. Meat Sci. 84: 54-65.
Jerónimo, E., Alves, S.P., Martins, S.V., Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B., Santos-Silva, J. 2010. Effect of sodium bentonite and vegetable oil blend supplementation on growth, carcass and meat quality and intramuscular fatty acid composition of lambs. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 158:136-145.
Jerónimo, E., Alves, S.P., Dentinho, M.T.P., Martins, S.V., Prates, J.A.M., Vasta,V., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B., 2010. Effect of grape seed extract, Cistus ladanifer L., and vegetable oil supplementation on fatty acid composition of abomasal digesta and intramuscular fat of lambs. J. Agric. Food Chem. 58:10710-10721.
Rossato, L.V., Bressan, M.C., Rodrigues, E.C., Gama, L.T., Bessa, R.J.B., Alves, S.P. 2010. Parâmetros físico-químicos e perfil de ácidos graxos da carne de bovinos Angus e Nelore terminados em pastagem. R. Bras. Zootec. 39:1127-1134.
Ozorio R.O.A., Van Ginneken V.J.T., Bessa, R.J.B., Verstegen M.W.A., Verreth J.A.J., Huisman E.A. 2010. Effects of dietary L-carnitine supplementation and exercise on carnitine and lipid metabolism in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed different lipid levels. Br. J. Nutr. 103:1139-1150.
Martins, S.V., Lopes, P.A., Alfaia, C.M., Rodrigues, P.O., Alves, S.P., Pinto, R.M.A., Castro, M.F., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2010. Serum adipokine profile and fatty acid composition of adipose tissues are affected 2 by conjugated linoleic acid and saturated fat diets in obese Zucker rats. Br. J. Nutr. 103:869-878.
Alfaia, C.M.M., Alves, S.P., Lopes, A.F., Fernandes M.J.E.,Costa A.S.H., Castro, M.L.F., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2010. Effect of cooking methods on fatty acids, conjugated isomers of linoleic acid and nutritional quality of beef intramuscular fat. Meat Sci. 84:769-777.
Vasta, V., Jerónimo, E., Brogna, D.M.R., Dentinho, M.T.P., Biondi, L. Santos-Silva, J. Priolo, A., Bessa, R.J.B. 2010. The effect of grape seed extract or Cistus ladanifer L. on muscle volatile compounds of lambs fed dehydrated lucerne supplemented with oil. Food Chem. 119:1339-1345.
Mesquita, P., Batista, M., Marques, M.R., Santos, I., Pimenta, J., Pereira, M., Carolino, I., Santos-Silva, F., Sousa, M., Gama, L.T., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Horta, A.E.M., Prates, J.A.M., Pereira, R.M. 2010. Prion-like Doppel gene polymorphisms and scrapie susceptibility in portuguese sheep breeds. Anim. Genet. 41:311-314.
2009
Alves, S.P., Cabrita, A.R.J., Fonseca, A.J.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2009. Effects of a purification step and the type of internal standard used on fatty acid determination of grass and maize silages. J. Agric. Food Chem. 57:10793-10797.
Banovic, M., Grunert, K.G., Barreira, M.M., Fontes, M.A. 2009. Beef quality perception at the point of purchase: A study from Portugal. Food Qual. Pref. 20:335-342.
Rossato, L.V., Bressan, M.C., Rodrigues, E.C., Carolino, I., Bessa, R.J.B., Alves, S.P. 2009. Composição lipídica de carne bovina de grupos genéticos taurinos e zebuínos terminados em confinamento. R. Bras. Zootec. 38:1841-1846. (DOI: not available).
Jeronimo, E., Alves, S.P., Prates, J.A.M., Santos-Silva, J., Bessa, R.J.B. 2009. Effect of dietary replacement of sunflower oil with linseed oil on intramuscular fatty acids of lamb meat. Meat Sci. 83:499-505.
Rego, O.A., Alves, S.P., Antunes, L.M.S., Rosa, H.J.D., Alfaia, C.M.M., Prates, J.A.M., Cabrita, A.R.J., Fonseca, A.J.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2009. Rumen biohydrogenation derived fatty acids in milk fat from grazing dairy cows supplemented with rapeseed, sunflower and linseed oils. J. Dairy Sci. 92:4530-4540.
Pereira, R.M., Mesquita, P., Batista, M., Baptista, M.C., Barbas, J.P., Pimenta, J., Santos, L.C., Marques, M.R., Vasques, M.I., Silva-Pereira, M., Santos-Silva, F., Oliveira-Sousa, M.C., Fontes, C.M.G., Horta, A.E.M., Prates, J.A.M., Marques, C.C. 2009. Doppel gene polymorphisms in Portuguese sheep breed: Insights on ram fertility. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 114: 157-166.
Cabrita, A.R.J., Vale, J.M.P., Bessa, R.J.B., Dewhurst, R.J., Fonseca, A.J.M. 2009. Effects of dietary starch source and buffers on milk responses and rumen fatty acids biohydrogenation of dairy cows fed corn silage-based diets. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 152: 267-277.
Costa, P., Roseiro, L.C., Alves, V., Calkins, C.R., Bessa, R.J.B., Santos, C. 2009. Nutrient and fiber type in Barrosã muscles. Livestock Sci. 125:50-59.
Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B. 2009. Comparison of two GLC columns for the analysis of fatty acids in ruminant meat. J. Chromatogr. A. 1216:5130-5139.
Pestana. J.M., Martins. S.I.V., Alfaia. C.M.M., Lopes. P.A., Bessa. R.J.B., Castro. M.L.F., Prates. J.A.M. 2009. Contents and distribution of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers in milk, cheese and butter from Azores. Dairy Sci. Technol. 89:193-200.
Bessa, R.J.B., Maia, M.R.G., Jerónimo, E., Belo. A.T., Cabrita, A.R.J., Dewhurst, R.J., Fonseca, A.J.M. 2009. Using microbial fatty acids to improve understanding of the contribution of solid associated bacteria to microbial flows from the rumen. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 150:197-206.
Alfaia, C.M., Alves, S.P., Martins, S.I.V., Costa, A.S.H., Fontes, C.M.G.A., Lemos, J.P.C., Bessa, R.J.B., Prates, J.A.M. 2009. Effect of the feeding system on intramuscular fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid isomers of beef cattle, with emphasis on their nutritional value and discriminant ability. Food Chem. 114:939-946.
Book Chapters
Vasta, V., Bessa, R.J.B., 2012. Manipulating ruminal biohydrogenation by the use of plants bioactive compounds. In: Dietary Phytochemistry and Microbes. Ed. A.K. Patra, Springer Netherlands, pp. 263-284.
Botelho, M., Rebordão, M.R., Galvão, A.M., Pinto Bravo, P., Piotrowska-Tomala, K., Szóstek, A.Z., Wiczkowski, W., Piskula, M., Skarzynski, D.J., Fradinho, M.J., Ferreira-Dias, G.M. 2012. Phytoestrogen coumestrol and its metabolite in mares’ plasma after clover mixed pasture and alfalfa pellets ingestion. In: “Forages and grazing in horse nutrition”. M. Saastamoinen, M.J. Fradinho, A.S.Santos and N. Miraglia (ed.). Wageningrn Academic Publishers. EAAP publication nº 132. Pp: 49-53.
Prates, J.A.M., Alfaia, C.M., Alves, S.P., Bessa, R.J.B., 2011. Chapter 9, Fatty acids. In: Handbook of Analysis of Edible Animal By-Products. Ed.F. Tóldra, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. Pp. 137-159. ISBN 978-1-4398-0360.
Fradinho, M. J., Barbosa, M., Vila-Viçosa, M.J.C., Rosa, A., Perestrello, F., Caldeira, R.M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2010. Effect of growth rate on plasma leptin and bone markers, and metacarpal ultrasound measurements in the young Lusitano horse. In: “The impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of horses”. A. D. Ellis, A. C. Longland, M. Coenen and N. Miraglia (ed.). EAAP publication, nº 128. Pp: 308-313.
Prates, J.A.M., Bessa, R.J.B. 2009. Trans and n-3 fatty acids (Chapter 23). In: Handbook of Muscle Foods Analysis. Edited by L.M.L. Nollet, F. Tóldra, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. Pp. 399-417. ISBN 978-1-4200-4529.
Fradinho, M.J., Correia, M.J., Vila-Viçosa, M.J.C., Farrin, A., Harris, P.A., Bessa, R. J.B., Caldeira, R. M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2009. Non-Invasive bone assessment by quantitative ultrasonography in Lusitano suckling foals: A preliminary study. In: Applied Equine Nutrition and Training. Arno Lindner (ed). Equine Nutrition and Training Conference (ENUTRACO) 2009. Arbeitsgruppe Pferd, Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands. Pp:191-196.
Fradinho, M.J., Correia, M.J., Vila-Viçosa, M.J.C., Farrin, A., Harris, P.A., Bessa, R. J.B., Caldeira, R. M., Ferreira-Dias, G. 2009. Non-Invasive bone assessment by quantitative ultrasonography in Lusitano suckling foals: A preliminary study. In: Applied Equine Nutrition and Training. Arno Lindner (ed). Equine Nutrition and Training Conference (ENUTRACO) 2009. Arbeitsgruppe Pferd, Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands. Pp:191-196.