Contact

Range Cattle Research & Education Center
3401 Experiment Station
Ona, FL 33865
Phone: (863) 735-1314 ext. 208
Fax: (863) 735-1930
pmoriel@ufl.edu

Education

• Ph.D, University of Florida, Ruminant Nutrition, 2013.

• M.S., University of Wyoming, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2010.

• B.S., Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, Ruminant Nutrition, 2008.

Employment

• Associate Professor, 40 % Extension and 60% Research
  University of Florida, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL
  July 2021 to Present.
• Assistant Professor, 40% Extension and 60% Research
  University of Florida, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL
  June 2016 to June 2021
• Assistant Professor, 75% Extension and 25% Research
  North Carolina State University, Department of Animal Science,
  October 2013 to May 2016

Extension Events

• Summary of Extension Program Activities (pdf)

Membership in Professional Societies

• American Forage and Grassland Council, 2015 – present.
• NC Cattlemen’s Association, 2013 – present.
• American Society of Animal Science, 2008 – present.
• American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, 2008 – present.Florida Cattlemen's Association, 2016 - present.

Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

• 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.

• View more on the Google Scholar Publications List.

EDIS Documents

• View on EDIS website, click here. 

Teaching

• “Fetal Programing and Post-weaning Calf Nutrition” Course: VMP991 Bovine Nutrition, Instructor: Dr. Harrison Dudley
  Period: 4/29/2016, Institution: Vet. School, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
• "Special lecture – Nutritional and Reproductive Management Practices for Beef Females”
  Course: UNESP Graduate program, Instructor: Dr. Philipe Moriel
  Period: 8/5/2015 to 8/15/2015, Institution: São Paulo State University, Botucatu, Brazil
• “Fetal Programing and Post-weaning Calf Nutrition”
  Course: VMP991 Bovine Nutrition, Instructor: Dr. Harrison Dudley
  Period: 4/29/2015, Institution: Vet. School, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
• “Beef Quality Assurance in NC”
  Course: ANS 462 Beef Cattle Management, Instructor: Dr. Carrie Pickworth
  Period: 3/5/2015, Institution: NC State University, Raleigh, NC
• “Teaching Assistant – Nutritional Management of Beef Cattle”
  Course: ANSC5100, Instructor: Dr. Bret Hess
  Period: 8/1/2009 to 12/15/2009, Institution: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Training

• 
  Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Tutorial - April 2018
  • Part 1 - Importance of Beef Cattle Body Condition Score (BCS):
    - how it affects the fertility and profitability of your cow-calf operation
  • Part 2 - The Body Condition Score (BCS) System:
    - what it is and how to use it
  • Helpful Resources for BCS
  • Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows
    - Lawton Stewart and Ted Dyer
  • Implications of Cow Body Condition Score on Productivity
    - Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich
  • Body Condition Score (BCS) System - Part 2 (PDF of PowerPoint slides) - BCS Team
  • Body Condition Score (BCS) Flowchart (PDF)  - BCS Team