1. Santa Catarina State University (UDESC/CAV) Animal Production and Food Science Department Avenida Luiz de Camões, 2090 88520-000 Lages SC Brazil
2. Santa Catarina Federal Institute (IFSC) Rua 22 de Abril, 2440 89900-000 São Miguel do Oeste SC Brazil
3. Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA) Ruta 50, Km 11 Colonia La Estanzuela Uruguay