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Range Cattle Research & Education Center

Range Cattle Research & Education Center

Dr. Philipe Moriel

Associate Professor - Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management

EDIS Documents

Refereed Journals

  • Amorín, R., Liu, L., Moriel, P., DiLorenzo, N., Lancaster, P. A., & Peñagaricano, F. (2023). Maternal diet induces persistent DNA methylation changes in the muscle of beef calves. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1587. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28896-3.

  • Cardoso, A. S., Silveira, M. L., Vendramini, J. M. B., Moriel, P., Kohmann, M. M., Silva, H. M. S., Izquierdo, V. S., Lima, L. O., Lage Filho, N. M., Silva, J. V. L., & Sanchez, J. M. D. (2023). Fire management effects on ruminal digestibility and in vitro methane emissions of subtropical rangeland plant species. Translation Animal Science, 7(1), txad080. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txad080.

  • Garzon, J., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Dubeux Jr., J. C., Liao, H.L., Sollenberger, L. E., Moriel, P., da Silva, H. M. S., Gomes, V. C., Ferreira, I. M., and Alencar, N. M. 2023. Residue management and genotype effect on sunn hemp organic matter and nitrogen decomposition. Agronomy Journal, 115(1), 261-272. DOI:  10.1002/agj2.21193.

  • Izquierdo, V. S., Silva, J. V. L., Palmer, E., Ranches, J., Bittar, J. H. J., Santos, G. C. M., Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., Vendramini, J. M. B., & Moriel, P. (2023). Bakery waste supplementation to late gestating Bos indicus-influenced beef cows successfully impacted offspring postnatal performance. Journal of Animal Science, 101, 1-16. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad244.

  • Izquierdo, V. S., Silva, J. V. L., Ranches, J., Santos, G. C. M., Carroll, J. A., Burdick Sanchez, N. C., Bittar, J. H. J., Vendramini, J. M. B., & Moriel, P. (2023). Removing maternal heat stress abatement during gestation modulated postnatal physiology and improved performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. Journal of Animal Science, 101, 1-17.  DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad250.

  • Oliveira, H. M. R, Vendramini, J. M. B., Garzon, J., Silva, H. M., Ferreira, I. M., Palmer, E., & Moriel, P. (2023). Effects of frequency of concentrate supplementation on performance of early-weaned beef calves consuming annual ryegrass. Applied Animal Science, 39(2):33-39. DOI: 10.15232/aas.2022-02367.

  • Pedro, A. E., Torrecilhas, J. A., Torres, R. N. S., Ramirez-Zamudio, G. D., Baldassini, W. A., Chardulo, L. A. L., Curi, R. A., Russo, G. H., Napolitano, J. A., Tinoco, G. L. B., Mariano, T. B., Caixeta, J. L., Moriel, P., & Pereira, G. L. (2023). Early weaning possibly increases the activity of lipogenic and adipogenic pathways in intramuscular adipose tissue of Nellore calves. Metabolites, 13(9):1028. doi:10.3390/metabo13091028.

  • Sousa, L. F, Brito, E. F., Ramos, A. T., Mora-Luna, R. E., Moriel, P., Vendramini, J. M. B. & Ferreira, J. L. (2023). Spatial variability of the occurrence of lesions on cattle carcasses in association with pre-slaughter factors in the forest-savannah transition zone. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 52, e20220014. DOI: 10.37496/rbz5220220014.

  • Souza, I. R. T., Moriel, P., Barbosa, M. H., Rezende, M. E., Biazotto, F., Camargo, G. V. A. R.,  Augusto, K. V. Z., Porcionato, M. A. F., Araujo, D. B., & Vasconcelos, J. L. M. (2023). Effects of breed on preferential intake of hydroxychloride and sulfate sources of trace minerals in growing beef heifers. Translational Animal Science, 7(1), txad130. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txad130.

  • Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., & Moriel, P. (2023). Resilience of warm-season (C4) perennial grasses under challenging environmental and management conditions. Animal Frontiers. 13(5), 16-22. DOI: 10.1093/af/vfad038.

  • Vieira-Filho, L. O.,  Silveira, M. L., Kohmann, M. M., Sales, C. A. R., Sollenberger, L. E., Bhadha, J. H., Strauss, S. L., & Moriel, P. (2023). Water table effect on phosphorus solubility in biosolids-amended soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 87, 1191-1206. DOI:  10.1002/saj2.20568.

  • de Paula, H. V. G., Vendramini, J. M. B., Sollenberger, L. E., Moriel, P., da Silva, H. M. S., Garzon, J. E., de Oliveira, H. M. R., Machado, I. M., & dos Santos, A. C. (2022). Herbage accumulation, nutritive value, and persistence of new warm-season perennial grasses. Crop, Forage, & Turfgrass Management. 8(1):e20168. DOI: 10.1002/cft2.20168

  • de Sousa, J. T. L., Vendramini, J. M. B., Moriel, P., Sanchez, J. M. D., da Silva, H. M., Alencar, N., de Sousa, L. F., de Oliveira, H. M. R., & Palmer, E. A. (2022). Monensin and concentrate supplementation level affect forage ruminal measurements and forage in situ disappearance of bermudagrass fed to beef cattle. Applied Animal Science. 38(2),141-149. DOI: 10.15232/aas.2021-02249

  • Izquierdo, V., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., & Moriel, P. (2022). Frequency of maternal supplementation of energy and protein during late gestation modulates preweaning growth of their beef offspring. Translational Animal Science, 6(3), txac110. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txac110

  • Moriel, P., Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Vedovatto, M., Izquierdo, V. S., Silva, H. M., Garzon, J., Oliveira, H. M. R., Dailey, J., Carroll, J., Burdick Sanchez, N. C., Martins, T., Binelli, M., & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2022). Stair-step strategy and immunomodulatory feed ingredient supplementation for grazing heat-stressed Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 100(4), skac107. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac107

  • Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B., Poore, M. H., Martins, T., Binelli, M., Arthington, J. D., & Moriel, P. (2022). Timing of maternal supplementation of dried distillers grains during late gestation influences postnatal growth, immunocompetence, and carcass characteristics of Bos indicus-influenced beef calves. Journal of Animal Science. 100(2), skac022. DOI:  10.1093/jas/skac022

  • Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B., Poore, M. H., Martins, T., Binelli, M., Arthington, J. D., & Moriel, P. (2022). Effects of maternal winter vs. year-round supplementation of protein and energy on postnatal growth, immune function, and carcass characteristics of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. Journal of Animal Science. 100(3), skac003. DOI:  10.1093/jas/skac003

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Kohmann, M. M., Silva, H. M. S., Moriel, P., Hendry, D. D., & Hendry, F. (2022). Ruminal digestibility and in-vitro methane emissions of native plant species in subtropical rangelands. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 82, 42-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2022.02.002

  • Vedovatto, M., Izquierdo, V., Palmer, E.  A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., & Moriel, P. (2022). Monensin supplementation during late gestation of beef cows alters maternal plasma concentrations of insulin-like factors 1 and 2 and enhances offspring preweaning growth. Translational Animal Science, 6(3), txac105. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txac105

  • Vedovatto, M., Lecciolli, R. B., Lima, E. A., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Coelho, R. N., Moriel, P., Silva, L. G., Ferreira, L.. C. L., Silva, A. F., Reis, W. V. A., Oliveira, D. M., & Franco, G. L. (2022). Impacts of body condition score at beginning of fixed-timed AI protocol and subsequent energy balance on ovarian structures, estrus expression, pregnancy rate and embryo size of Bos indicus beef cows. Livestock Science, 256:104823. DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104823

  • Caramalac, L. S., Moriel, P., Ranches, J. Silva, G. M, & Arthington, J. D. (2021). Comparison of injectable trace minerals vs. adjuvant on measures of innate and humoral immune responses of beef heifers. Livestock Science, 251, 104665. DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104665

  • Carroll, J. A., Burdick Sanchez, N. C., Broadway, P. R., Silva, G. M., Ranches, J., Warren, J., Arthington, J. D., Lancaster, P. A., & Moriel, P. (2021). Prenatal immune stimulation alters the postnatal acute phase and metabolic responses to an endotoxin challenge in weaned beef heifers. Translational Animal Science, 5(3), txab097. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txab097

  • Garzon, J. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Moriel, P., da Silva, H. M., Dubeux Jr., J. C. B., Kaneko, M., Carnelos, C. C., & Mamede, P. A. (2021). Harvest management and genotype effects on sunn hemp forage characteristics. Agronomy Journal, 113(1), 298-307. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.20465.

  • Harvey, K. M., Cooke, R. F. & Moriel, P. (2021). Impacts of nutritional management during early postnatal life on long-term physiological and productive responses of beef cattle. Frontiers in Animal Science, 2, 730356. DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2021.730356

  • Liu, L., Amorín, R., Moriel, P., DiLorenzo, N., Lancaster, P. A., & Peñagaricano, F. (2021). Maternal methionine supplementation during gestation alters alternative splicing and DNA methylation in bovine skeletal muscle. BMC Genomics, 22, 780. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-08065-4

  • Moriel, P., Palmer, E., Harvey, K. & Cooke, R. F. (2021). Improving beef progeny performance through developmental programming. Frontiers in Animal Science, 2, 728635. DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2021.728635

  • Oliveira, R. A., J. M. B. Vendramini, M. Vedovatto, E. Palmer, H. M. da Silva, J. N. M. Neiva, F. R. C. Miotto, and P. Moriel. 2021. Growth, physiology, and coccidiosis infestation of suckling beef calves grazing warm-season grasses and offered creep-feeding supplementation with or without monensin. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53:363. DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02789-x

  • Palmer, E. A., Peñagaricano, F., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Field, S. L., Laporta, J., & P. Moriel. (2021). Effects of maternal gestational diet, with or without methionine, on muscle transcriptome of Bos indicus-influenced beef calves following a vaccine-induced immunological challenge. PLoS ONE, 16(6), e0253810. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253810

  • Ranches, J., Alves, R., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E., Moriel, P., & Arthington, J. (2021). Differences in copper and selenium metabolism between Angus (Bos taurus) and Brahman (Bos indicus) cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 99(3), 1-14. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab048

  • Ranches, J., De Oliveira, R. A., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Moriel, P., Silva, L. D., Zylberlicht, G., Drouillard, J. S., & Arthington, J. D. (2021). Low moisture, cooked molasses blocks: A limited intake method for supplementing trace minerals to pre-weaned calves. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 273, 114793. DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114793

  • Ranches, J., De Oliveira, R. A., Vedovatto, M., Palmer, E. A., Moriel, P., & Arthington, J. D. (2021). Use of radio-frequency identification technology to assess the frequency of cattle visits to mineral feeders. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53, 341. DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02784-2

  • Silva, G. M., Chalk, C. D., Ranches, J., Schulmeister, T. M., Henry, D. D., DiLorenzo, N., Arthington, J. D., Moriel, P., & Lancaster, P. A. (2021). Effect of rumen-protected methionine supplementation to beef cows during periconception period on performance of cows, calves and subsequent offspring. Animal, 15(1), 100055. DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2020.100055

  • Vedovatto, M., Faria, F. J. C., Costa, D. S., Cooke, R. F., Sanchez, J. M. D., Moriel, P., Coelho, R. N., & Franco, G. L. (2021). Effects of temperament on body parameters, ovarian structures and inflammatory response in grazing Nellore cows following fixed-time artificial insemination. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 44, 50-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2021.03.005

  • Cappellozza, B. I., Vedovatto, M. Ferraretto, L. F. & Moriel, P. (2020). Different profiles of fatty acids in Ca soaps on dissociation and modification by biohydrogenation in vitro. Revista Brasileria de Zootecnia, 49:e20200172. DOI: 10.37496/rbz4920200172

  • Cooke, R. F., Daigle, C. L, Moriel, P., Smith, S. B., Tedeschi, L. O. & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2020). Cattle adapted to tropical and subtropical environments (I): social, nutritional, and carcass quality considerations. Journal of Animal Science, 98(2), 1-20. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa014

  • Gouvea, V. N., Vendramini, J. M B., Sollenberger, L. E., Leite de Oliveira, F., Dubeux Jr., J. C. P., Moriel, P., Cecato, U., Soares Filho, C. V., Sanchez, J. M. D., Yarborough, J. K. & Kuhawara, F. (2020). Inoculant effects on fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and mycotoxin concentrations of bermudagrass silage. Crop, Forage, and Turfgrass Science, 6(1), e20054. DOI: 10.1002/cft2.20054

  • Liu, L., Amorin, R., Moriel, P., DiLorenzo, N., Lancaster, P. & Peñagaricano, F. (2020). Differential network analysis of bovine muscle reveals changes in gene coexpression patterns in response to changes in maternal nutrition. BMC Genomics, 21,684. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-020-07068-x

  • Moriel, P., Palmer, E., Vedovatto, M., Piccolo, M. B., Ranches, J., Silva, H. M. Mercadante, V. E. G., Lamb, G. C. & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2020). Supplementation frequency and amount modulate post-weaning growth and reproductive performance of Bos indicus- influenced beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 98(8)1-11. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa236

  • Moriel, P., Vedovatto, M, Palmer, E. A., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Ranches, J. & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2020). Maternal supplementation of energy and protein, but not methionine hydroxy analog, enhanced postnatal growth and response to vaccination in Bos indicus- influenced beef offspring. Journal of Animal Science, 98(5), 1-12. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa123

  • Oliveira, R. A., Moriel, P., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silva, H. M., Vedovatto, M., Neiva, J. N. M., Miotto, F. R. C., Miranda, M. & Silva, D. P. (2020). Supplemental monensin affects growth, physiology, and coccidiosis infestation of early-weaned beef calves consuming warm-season or cool-season annual grasses. Applied Animal Science, 36, 108-117. DOI: 10.15232/aas.2019-01930

  • Orrico Junior, M. A. P., Vendramini, J. M. B, Erickson, J., Moriel, P., Silveira, M. L. A., Aguiar, A. D., Sanchez, J. M. D., Silva, W. L. & Silva, H. M. (2020). Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of silages produced from different sweet sorghum plant components with or without microbial inoculation. Applied Animal Science, 36, 777-783. DOI:10.15232/aas.2020-02027

  • Palmer, E. A., Vedovatto, M., Oliveira, R. A., Silva, H. M., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B. & Moriel, P. (2020). Maternal supplement type and methionine hydroxy analogue fortification on performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef cows and their offspring. Livestock Science, 240, 104176. DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104176

  • Vedovatto, M., Neto, I. M. C., Pereira, C. S., Bento, A. L. L., Rocha, R. F. A. T., Moriel, P. & Franco, G. L. (2020). Effect of the injection of trace minerals on growth performance, health, antioxidant enzymes activity, and immune system of newborn Boer kids. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 49, e20190255. DOI: 10.37496/rbz4920190255

  • Vedovatto, M., Pereira, C. S., Neto, I. M. C., Moriel, P., Morais, M. G. & Franco, G. L. (2020). Effect of a trace mineral injection at weaning on growth, antioxidant enzymes activity, and immune system in Nellore calves. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 52(2), 881-886. DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-02056-0

  • Xue, Z., Liu, N., Wang, Y., Yang, H., Wei, Y., Moriel, P., Palmer, E. & Zhang, Y. (2020). Combining Orchardgrass and Alfalfa: Effects of forage ratios on in vitro rumen degradation and fermentation characteristics of silage compared with hay. Animals, 10(1), 59. DOI: 10.3390/ani10010059

  • Cooke, R. F., Moriel, P., Cappellozza, B. I., Miranda, V. F. B., Batista, L. F. D., Colombo, E. A., Ferreira, V. S. M., Miranda, M. F., Marques, R. S., & Vasconcelos. J. L. M. (2019). Effects of temperament on growth, plasma cortisol concentrations, and puberty attainment in Nelore beef heifers. Animal, 13(6), 1208-1213. DOI: 10.1017/S1751731118002628

  • Moriel, P., Artioli, L. F. A., Piccolo, M. B., Miranda, M., Ranches, J., Ferreira, V. S. M., Antunes, L. Q., Bega, A. M., Miranda, B. F. V., Vieira, J. F. R. L., & Vasconcelos, J. L. M. (2019). Effects of low-moisture, sugarcane molasses-based block supplementation on growth, physiological parameters, and liver trace mineral status of growing beef heifers fed low-quality, warm-season forage. Translational Animal Science, 3(1), 522-531. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txy123

  • Moriel, P., Cappellozza, B. I., Piccolo, M. B., Cooke, R. F., Miranda, M. F., Batista, L. F. D., Carvalho, R. S., Colombo, E. A., Santili, F. V., Filho, R. V. O., Ferreira, V. S. M. & Vasconcelos, J. L. M. (2019). Pre- and post-weaning injections of bovine somatotropin to optimize puberty achievement of Bos indicus beef heifers. Translational Animal Science, 3(1), 443-455. DOI: 10.1093/tas/txy125

  • Moriel, P., Vendramini, J. M. B., Carnelos, C., Piccolo, M. B., & Silva, H. M. (2019). Effects of monensin on growth performance of beef heifers consuming warm-season perennial grass and supplemented with sugarcane molasses. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 51(2), 339-344. DOI: 10.1007/s11250-018-1693-5

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., Moriel, P., Sellers, B., Yarborough, J. K., & Leite de Oliveira, F. C. (2019). Seeding strategies of bahiagrass and pintoi peanut affect pasture establishment under weed competition. Grass and Forage Science, 74(3), 381-388. DOI: 10.1111/gfs.12413

  • Vedovatto, M., Moriel, P., Cooke, R. F. Costa, D. S., Faria, F. J. C., Cortada Neto, I. M., Bento, A. L. L., Rocha, R. T.,   Ferreira, L. C. L., Almeida R. G., Santos, S. A., & Franco, G. L. (2019). Effect of a single trace mineral injection at beginning of fixed-timed AI treatment regimen on reproductive function and antioxidant response of grazing Nellore cows. Animal Reproduction Science, 211, 106234. DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106234

  • Vedovatto, M., Moriel, P., Cooke, R. F., Costa, D. S., Faria, F. J. C., Neto, I. M. C., Pereira, C. S., Bento, A. L. L., Almeida, R. G., Santos, S. A., & Franco, G. L. (2019). Effects of a single trace mineral injection on body parameters, ovarian structures, pregnancy rate and components of the innate immune system of grazing Nellore cows synchronized to a fixed-timed AI protocol. Livestock Science, 225, 123-128. DOI:  10.1016/j.livsci.2019.05.011

  • Ferraretto, L. F., Fernandes, T., Silva Filho, W. I., Sultana, H., & Moriel, P. (2018). Dry matter loss, fermentation profile, and aerobic stability of wet brewers grains ensiled with various amounts of dry ground corn. The Professional Animal Scientist, 34, 642-648.

  • Moriel, P., Silva, G. M., Piccolo, M. B., Ranches, J., Vendramini, J. M. B. & Arthington, J. D. (2018). Supplementation of encapsulated cinnamaldehyde and garlic oil on pre- and post-weaning performance of beef cattle fed warm-season forages. The Professional Animal Science, 34:275-283.

  • Piccolo, M. B., Arthington, J.D., Silva, G. M, Lamb, G. C., Cooke, R. F., and Moriel, P. (2018). Pre-weaning injections of bovine ST enhanced reproductive performance of Bos indicus-influenced replacement beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 96, 618-631.

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Sollenberger, L. E., Silveira, M. L., Dubeux, Jr., J. C. B., Moriel, P., Kuwahara, F. A., Cecato, U., Yarborough, J. K. , Soares Filho, C. V., & Oliveira, F. C. L. (2018). Forage characteristics of bermudagrass pastures overseeded with pintoi peanut and grazed at different stubble heights. Crop Science, 58, 1808-1816.

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux Jr., J. C. B., Moriel, P., Kuwahara, F. A., Cecato, U., Yarborough, J. K., Soares Filho, C. V., & Oliveira, F. C. L. (2018). Genotype and regrowth interval effects on in situ disappearance of rhizoma peanut. Crop Science, 58, 2174-2181.

  • Sanglard, L. P., Nascimento, M., Moriel, P., Sommer, J., Ashwell, M., Poore, M. H., Duarte, M. de. S., & Serao, N. V. L. (2018). Impact of energy restriction during late gestation on the muscle and blood transcriptome of beef calves after preconditioning. BMC Genomics, 19, 702.

  • Silva, G. M., Poore, M. H., Ranches, J., & Moriel, P. (2018). Effects of timing of vaccination relative to weaning and post-weaning frequency of energy supplementation on growth and immunity of beef calves. Journal of Animal Science, 96, 318-330.

  • Silva, G. M., Poore, M. H., Ranches, J., Santos, G. S., & Moriel, P. (2018). Effects of gradual reduction in frequency of energy supplementation on growth and immunity of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science, 96, 273-283.

  • Silva, L. G. T., Cooke, R. Schubach, K., Brandao, A., Marques, R., Shumaher, T., Moriel, P., & Bohnert, D. (2018). Supplementing a yeast-derived product to enhance productive and health responses of beef steers. Animal. 12(8), 1576-1583.   

  • Vendramini, J. M. B. and Moriel, P. (2018). Forage management and concentrate supplementation effects on performance of beef calves. Animal Production Science, 58, 1399-1403.

  • Vendramini, J. M. B., Moriel, P., Cooke, R. F., Arthington, J. D., da Silva, H. M., Piccolo, M. B., Sanchez, J. M. D., Gomes, V. C., & de Campos, P. M. (2018). Effects of monensin inclusion into increasing amount of concentrate on growth and physiological parameters of early-weaned beef calves consuming warm-season grasses. Journal of Animal Science, 96, 5112-5123.

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