1. Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Rua Eugenio do Nascimento, 610, 36038-330 Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.
2. Jose do Rosario Vellano University (UNIFENAS), Rodovia MG 179, Km 0, 37132-440 Alfenas, MG, Brazil.
3. Brazilian Association of Dairy Gir Breeders, Praça Vicentino Rodrigues da Cunha, 110, 38022-330 Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
4. Associated Colleges of Uberaba (FAZU), Av. do Tutuna, 720, 38061-500 Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
5. Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ), Praça Vicentino Rodrigues da Cunha, 110, 38022-330 Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
6. Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Rua Jose Lourenço Kelmer, s/n, 36036-900 Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.
7. Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, 36570- 900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.