| Herd | Age | PVC (%) |
| Alambari | Calves | 34.60 ± 1.20b |
| Ibaté | Calves | 46.40 ± 1.20a |
| Ibaté | Adult females | 34.76 ± 1.26b |
| Dourado | Adult females | 39.95 ± 1.32b |
| São Carlos | Adult females | 34.57 ± 1.61b |