Conference information and scientific program

Dry-off procedures on US dairy operations. 
Jason E. Lombard*
1
, Gosia Zobel
2
, Ashley E. Adams
1,3
, Charles P. Fossler
1
, Chelsey B. Shivley
1,3
, Natalie J. Urie
1,3
, and 
Christine A. Kopral
1
, 
1
USDA:APHIS:VS:Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, Fort Collins, CO, 
2
University of Brit-
ish Columbia Animal Welfare Program, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 
3
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.

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Ruminant Nutrition 
Dairy calves
Chair: Heidi Rossow, University of California, Davis 
Panzacola H-3
9:30 AM 
149  
Effects of intensive whole-milk feeding in calves on subsequent growth of dairy heifers. 
Camila Flávia de Assis Lage
1
, Mariana Magalhães Campos
2
, Fernanda Samarini Machado
2
, Paulo Campos Martins
1
, 
Luigi Francis Lima Cavalcanti*
3
, Marcelo Neves Ribas
3
, Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira
2
, Thierry Ribeiro Tomich
2
, Rafael 
Alves de Azevedo
1
, and Sandra Gesteira Coelho
1
, 
1
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 
Brazil, 
2
EMBRAPA Dairy Cattle, Coronel Pacheco, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 
3
CNPq, RHAE – SEVA Engenharia, Projeto Inter-
gado, Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
9:45 AM 
150  
Effect of bacteria level in colostrum on dairy heifer serum IgG concentration. 
Christine Cummins and Emer Kennedy*, Teagasc, Ireland.
10:00 AM 
151  
Performance of calf reared on waste milk or nonmedicated milk replacer contained sodium butyrate and Bacillus 
amyloliquefaciens. 
O. V. Vazquez-Mendoza
1
, A. E. Kholif
2
, M. M. Y. Elghandour
3
, A. Z. M. Salem*
3
, V. L. Garcia-Flor
4
, and T. A. Morsy
2
, 
1
Norel México S.A. de C.V, Parque Industrial El Marqués, Querétaro, México, 
2
Dairy Science Department, National 
Research Centre, Giza, Egypt, 
3
Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de 
México, Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico, 
4
Centro de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascali-
entes, Aguascalientes, México.
10:15 AM 
152  
Effects of colostrum feeding programs on passive immunity, health, and performance of Holstein dairy calves. 
Weina Shi and Zhijun Cao*, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
10:30 AM 
153  
Influences of SmartCare in milk replacer and XPC in calf starter on the performance and health of preweaning 
Holstein calves challenged with Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium. 
Tyler L. Harris*
1
, Yu Liang
1
, Matt D. Sellers
1
, Jeff A. Carroll
2
, Ilkyu Yoon
3
, Mark F. Scott
3
, and Michael A. Ballou
1
, 
1
De-
partment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 
2
USDA-ARS, Lubbock, TX, 
3
Diamond V, 
Cedar Rapids, IA.
10:45 AM 
154  
Effect of feed type and presentation on feeding behavior, intake, and growth of dairy calves fed a high level of 
milk. 
Morgan A. Overvest*
1
, Renee Bergeron
2
, Derek B. Haley
3
, and Trevor J. DeVries
1
, 
1
Department of Animal and Poultry 
Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, 
2
Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, 
Campus d’Alfred, Alfred, ON, Canada, 
3
Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of 
Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
11:00 AM 
155  
Extensive, noninvasive measurements of body temperature and posture in neonatal Holstein dairy calves bedded 
with deep straw in response to changes in ambient temperature and amount of milk replacer fed. 
T. Mark Hill*, H. Gale Bateman, F. Xavier Suarez-Mena, James D. Quigley, and Rick L. Schlotterbeck, Nurture Research 
Center, Provimi North America, Cargill Premix and Nutrition, Brookville, OH.
11:15 AM 
156  
Commercial dairy farm evaluation of highly digestible corn grain for calf starters when calves are fed pasteurized 
waste milk. 
David P. Casper*
1
 and Mark Kirk
2
, 
1
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 
2
Masters Choice, Anna, IL.
11:30 AM 
157  
Vitamin D status of dairy calves fed pasteurized whole milk. 
Jessica L. Powell*
1
, Kathryn E. Merriman
1
, Mary E. Drewnoski
2
, and Corwin D. Nelson
1
, 
1
University of Florida, Gaines-
ville, FL, 
2
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.
11:45 AM 
158  
Gradual weaning affects pre- and postweaning feed intake, growth, and gastrointestinal development in Holstein 
calves fed an elevated plane of nutrition during the pre-weaning stage. 
Michael A. Steele*
1,2
, Leonel Leal
3
, Michelle Carson
1
, John H. Doelman
1
, and John A. Metcalf
1
, 
1
Nutreco Canada 
AgResearch, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 
2
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 
3
Nutreco Research and 
Development, Boxmeer, the Netherlands.
12:00 PM 
159  
Effects of pre- and postweaning nutrition on growth, efficiency, and rumen fermentation of Holstein calves. 
Tana S. Dennis*
1
, Michael W. Grott
1
, Brad W. Shelton
1
, and Tamilee D. Nennich
1,2
, 
1
Purdue University, West Lafayette, 
IN, 
2
Famo Feeds, Freeport, MN.

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12:15 PM 
160  
Commercial dairy farm evaluation of milk replacers with different protein sources and concentrations. 
K. A. Froehlich*
1
, U. Salga Vegas
1
, C. Soderholm
2
, and D. P. Casper
1
, 
1
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 
2
Milk Specialties Global, Eden Prairie, MN.
Ruminant Nutrition 
Dairy rumen fermentation
Chair: Karen Beauchemin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 
Panzacola G-1
9:30 AM 
161  
Methanogenesis reduction ability of monensin and essential oils from two Nigerian citrus species. 
Musibau A. Bamikole
1,2
, Ibukun M. Ogunade*
1
, Felipe Amaro
1
, Yun Jiang
1
, Thiago F. Bernardes
1
, Darren D. Henry
3
, 
Vania R. Vasconcelos
1
, F. O. Ugiagbe
2
, U. J. Ikhatua
2
, Nicolas DiLorenzo
3
, and Adegbola T. Adesogan
1
, 
1
University of 
Florida, Gainesville, FL, 
2
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 
3
North Florida Research and Education Center, Uni-
versity of Florida, Marianna, FL.
9:45 AM 
162  
Changes in fermentation and biohydrogenation intermediates in continuous cultures fed corn grains differing in 
rates of starch degradability. 
Kaylin Young
1
, Louisa Bowen
1
, Mariano Alende
1
, Gustavo Lascano
1
, Mark D. Holt
2
, and Thomas Jenkins*
1
, 
1
Clemson 
University, Clemson, SC, 
2
Matrix Nutrition LLC, Chandler, AZ.
10:00 AM 
163  
Effects of functional oils and monensin supplementation on ruminal fermentation and milk production and com-
position in Holstein cows under heat stress. 
Maurício F. Martins
1
, Arlindo S. Netto
1
, Paulo R. Leme
1
, Maria G. Pinheiro
2
, Joan Torrent*
3
, Katiéli C. Welter
1
, and Isa-
dora Arruda
4
, 
1
Univ. São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil, 
2
Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Riberão 
Preto, SP, Brazil, 
3
Oligo Basics USA LLC, Cary, NC, 
4
Univ. Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
10:15 AM 
164  
Shifts in methanogen archaea and anaerobic fungi in the rumen of dairy cows during the transition period. 
Sanjay Kumar*, Nagaraju Indugu, Bonnie Vecchiarelli, and Dipti Pitta, Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veteri-
nary Medicine, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA.
10:30 AM 
165  
Effects of stocking density and source of forage fiber on short-term responses in ruminal fermentation and behav-
ior of Holstein dairy cows. 
Mackenzie A. Campbell*
1,2
, Kurt W. Cotanch
1
, Catherine S. Ballard
1
, Heather M. Dann
1
, and Richard J. Grant
1
, 
1
The 
William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY, 
2
The University of Vermont, Department of Animal Sci-
ence, Burlington, VT.
10:45 AM 
166  
Rumen bacterial communities in three breeds of dairy cattle shift from early to peak lactation. 
Melissa L. Bainbridge*
1
, Laura M. Cersosimo
1
, André-Denis G. Wright
2
, and Jana Kraft
1
, 
1
University of Vermont, Burl-
ington, VT, 
2
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
11:00 AM 
167  
Effect of 3-nitrooxypropanol on ruminal fermentation, methane and hydrogen emissions, and methane isotopic 
composition in dairy cows. 
Laiz F. de Matos
1
, Michael T. Harper
1
, Juliana Lopes*
1
, Fabio Giallongo
1
, Joonpyo Oh
1
, Danielle Gruen
2
, Alexander N. 
Hristov
1
, Maik Kindermann
3
, and Stephane Duval
4
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 
University Park, PA, 
2
Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
ogy, Cambridge, MA, 
3
DSM Nutritional Products, Animal Nutrition and Health, Basel, Switzerland, 
4
DSM Nutritional 
Products France, Research Centre for Animal Nutrition and Health, Saint Louis Cedex, France.
11:15 AM 
168  
Divergent fermentation patterns of grass fructan, inulin, and glucose. 
Mary Beth Hall*, US Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS, Madison, WI.
11:30 AM 
169  
The effect of lactic acid bacteria as probiotics or silage inoculants on in vitro rumen digestibility, total gas and 
methane production. 
Jennifer L. Ellis*
1,2
, Andre Bannink
3
, Ida K. Hindrichsen
4
, Robert D. Kinley
1
, Wilbert F. Pellikaan
1
, Nina-Lotte Milora
4
, 
and Jan Dijkstra
1
, 
1
Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands, 
2
Centre for Nutri-
tion Modelling, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, 
3
Animal Nutri-
tion, Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands, 
4
Chr. Hansen A/S, Horshølm, Denmark.

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11:45 AM 
170  
Influence of diet change frequency on growth, rumen fermentation, and behavior of prepubertal dairy heifers. 
Tana S. Dennis*
1
, Jason E. Tower
1
, Hans F. P. Schmitz
1
, Amanda M. Mosiman
1
, and Tamilee D. Nennich
1,2
, 
1
Purdue 
University, West Lafayette, IN, 
2
Famo Feeds, Freeport, MN.
12:00 PM 
171  
Effects of rumen inoculum adapted and unadapted to Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product, culture pH, 
and starch fermentability on the biohydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids in batch culture. 
Yan Sun*, Michael S. Allen, and Adam L. Lock, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
12:15 PM 
172  
Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on performance of mid-lactation dairy cows. 
Subash Acharya*
1
, Jon P. Pretz
1
, Ilkyu Yoon
2
, Mark F. Scott
2
, and David P. Casper
1
, 
1
South Dakota State University, 
Brookings, SD, 
2
Diamond V, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Small Ruminant 
Nutrition
Chair: Uma Karki, Tuskegee University 
Suwannee 11/12
9:30 AM 
173  
Blood chemistry, milk yield and composition, and milk fatty acids profile of lactating Anglo-Nubian goats fed Mor-
inga oleifera leaf as a protein source. 
T. A. Morsy*
1
, A. E. Kholif
1
, G. A. Gouda
1
, A. Z. M Salem
2
, S. M. Kholif
1
, and A. M. Kholif
1
, 
1
Dairy Science Department, 
National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt, 
2
Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del 
Estado de México, Toluca, Estado De México, Mexico.
9:45 AM 
174  
Moringa oleifera leaf as a protein source in the diet of Anglo-Nubian goats affects feed intake, digestibility, and 
ruminal fermentation. 
A. E. Kholif*
1
, G. A. Gouda
1
, A. Z. M. Salem
2
, T. A. Morsy
1
, and S. M. Kholif
1
, 
1
Dairy Science Department, National 
Research Centre, Giza, Egypt, 
2
Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de 
México, Toluca, Estado De México, Mexico.
10:00 AM 
175  
Effect of dietary forage-to-concentrate ratios on urinary excretion of purine derivatives and microbial nitrogen 
yields in the rumen of Dorper crossbred sheep. 
Tao Ma*
1
, Kai-dong Deng
2
, Yan Tu
1
, Nai-feng Zhang
1
, Cheng-gang Jiang
1
, and Qi-yu Diao
1
, 
1
Feed Research Institute, 
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Bei-
jing, China, 
2
College of Animal Science, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
10:15 AM 
176  
Effects of reducing dietary cation-anion difference plus vitamin D on plasma Ca and its modulators and growth 
performance of goats. 
Wen-xuan Wu*, Lun-qin Zhu, Xing-zhou Tian, and Ruo-yu Liu, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Gui-
yang, Guizhou Province, China.
10:30 AM 
177  
Iodine supplementation of the pregnant ewe alters serum IgG concentration and expression of genes associated 
with antibody transfer in the ileum of the newborn lamb. 
Fiona M. McGovern
1
, Torres Sweeney
2
, Francis P. Campion
1
, Marion T. Ryan
2
, Stephen Lott
1
, and Tommy M. Boland*
1
, 
1
School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
2
School of Veterinary Medicine, 
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
10:45 AM 
178  
Metabolizable energy requirements of maintenance, energy efficiency of weight gain and fat deposition in Pel-
ibuey and Katahdin ewes in tropical Mexico. 
Jose Valentin Cardenas Medina*, Pablo Ivan Duarte Arzapalo, Dahaivis Mena Arceo, and Olivier Santiago Ramos 
Trejo, Instituto Tecnologico de Tizimin, Tizimin, Yucatan, Mexico.
11:00 AM 
179  
Effect of dry matter content and feeding level on dry matter digestibility and intake of perennial ryegrass fed to 
sheep. 
Brian Garry*
1,2
, René Baumont
3
, Tommy Boland
2
, Michael O’Donovan
1
, and Eva Lewis
1
, 
1
Teagasc, AGRIC Moorepark, 
Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland, 
2
School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
3
INRA, 
UMR1213 Herbivores, Saint Genès Champanelle, France.

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11:15 AM 
180  
Effects of feeding varying levels of deoiled distillers dried grains with solubles on dry matter intake, rumen fer-
mentation, blood chemistry profile, growth, feed efficiency and carcass quality of meat goats. 
Jarvis G. Scott*, Nar K. Gurung, Byeng R. Min, Errol G. Rhoden, and Wendell H. McElhenney, Tuskegee University, 
Tuskegee, AL.
11:30 AM 
181  
Economic analysis of feedlot finished lambs receiving diets based on different Cynodon hay grasses. 
Euclides Reuter Oliveira
1
, Flávio Monção
2
, Andreia Gabriel
1
, Jefferson Gandra*
1
, Rayanne Souza
1
, Lais Moura
1
, Loan 
Silva
1
, Leandro Silva
1
, Vadim Carbonari
1
, and Thais Lemos
1
, 
1
Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, MS, Brazil, 
Dourados, MS, Brazil, 
2
Universidade Estadual Julio de Mesquita, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil.
11:45 AM 
182  
Effect of concentrate supplementation during early lactation on intake, rumen function and milk production of 
twin suckling ewes. 
Francis P. Campion*
1
, Fiona M. McGovern
1
, Eva Levicnik
3
, Aileen McCarron
1
, Philip Creighton
2
, and Tommy M. 
Boland
1
, 
1
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
2
Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland, 
3
University of Ljubljana, 
Ljubljana, Lithuania.
12:00 PM 
183  
An investigation into the effect of crude protein intake, dry matter intake and body reserve mobilization on the 
ewe colostrum and IgG production in the first 18 hours postpartum. 
Francis P. Campion*
1
, Fiona M. McGovern
1
, Philip Creighton
2
, Alan G. Fahey
1
, and Tommy M. Boland
1
, 
1
University Col-
lege Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
2
Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.
12:15 PM 
184  
Biochemical parameters of newborn goats raised from Saanen does supplemented with selenium and vitamin E 
during the transition period. 
Brenda Barcelos*
1
, Arlindo Saran Netto
1
, Talita Lara Conti
2
, Eduardo Harry Birgel Junior
1
, Vanessa Martins Storillo
3
, 
Daniela Becker Birgel
1
, and Flávio R. B. Ribeiro
4
, 
1
University of Animal Science and Food Engineering, Pirassununga, 
São Paulo, Brazil, 
2
Centro Universitário Anhanguera, Leme, São Paulo, Brazil, 
3
College of Veterinary Medicine and 
Animal Science, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 
4
Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, 
Prairie View, TX.
Swine Species
Chair: Yuzhi Li, University of Minnesota 
Sebastian I-3
9:30 AM 
185  
The effects of feeding frequency on pig performance, behavior, and tissue accretion rates. 
Jessica D. Colpoys*, Anna K. Johnson, and Nicholas K. Gabler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
9:45 AM 
186  
Relationships between nursery stocking density and feeder space allowance with subsequent gilt estrous charac-
teristics. 
E. B. Cook*, W. L. Flowers, and M. T. Knauer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
10:00 AM 
187  
Relationships between nursery stocking density and feeder space allowance with gilt growth performance. 
E. B. Cook*, W. L. Flowers, and M. T. Knauer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
10:15 AM 
188  
Apparent total-tract digestibility (ATTD) of total dietary fiber (TDF) between and within high fiber feed ingredients 
in finishing pigs. 
Zhimin Huang*, Pedro Urriola, and Gerald Shurson, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
10:30 AM 
189  
Net portal-drained viscera flux of volatile fatty acids in Iberian and Landrace pigs. 
Gonzalez-Valero Lucrecia
1
, Rojas-Cano Maria Luz
1
, Lachica Manuel
1
, Ranilla Maria Jose
1
, and Fernandez-Figares Igna-
cio*
2
, 
1
Estacion Experimental del Zaidin- CSIC, Granada, Spain, 
2
Universidad de Leon. Dept. Produccion Animal, Leon, 
Spain.
10:45 AM 
190  
Effects of a phytogenic feed additive in a protein-reduced diet in growing/finishing pigs. 
Carina Schieder*
1
, Christiane Schwarz
2
, Christine Hunger
1
, Barbara Rueel
1
, Jose Soto
3
, and Karl Schedle
2
, 
1
Biomin 
Holding GmbH, Herzogenburg, Austria, 
2
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Institute of Animal 
Nutrition, Products, and Nutritional Physiology, Vienna, Austria, 
3
Biomin USA Inc., San Antonio, TX.
11:00 AM