Conference information and scientific program

Effect of fermentation on ileal digestibility of nutrients and amino acids in soybean meal with low solubility in 
growing pigs. 
S. D. Upadhaya*
1
, J. H. Ryu
2
, K. I. Kang
2
, S. J. Cho
2
, and I. H. Kim
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Resource & Science, Dankook 
University, Cheonan, Chungnam, South Korea, 
2
CJ Food Ingredients R&D Center, Seoul, South Korea.
2:30 PM 
304  
Requirement of valine and optimal valine:lysine ratio in diets for 8- to 18-kg pigs. 
John K. Htoo*
1
 and Georg Dusel
2
, 
1
Evonik Industries AG, Hanau-Wolfgang, Germany, 
2
University of Applied Sciences 
Bingen, Bingen am Rhein, Germany.
2:45 PM 
305  
Effects of dietary fiber on the optimum threonine:lysine ratio for 25- to 50-kg gilts. 
John K. Mathai*
1
, John K. Htoo
2
, John Thomson
3
, Kevin J. Touchette
4
, and Hans H. Stein
1
, 
1
University of Illinois, 
Urbana, IL, 
2
Evonik Industries AG, Hanau-Wolfgang, Hesse, Germany, 
3
Evonik Degussa Corporation, Kennesaw, GA, 
4
Ajinomoto Heartland Inc., Chicago, IL.
3:00 PM 
306  
Evaluation of l-methionine bioavailability in piglet diets. 
Helvio C. Ferreira Júnior*
1
, Melissa I. Hannas
1
, Luiz F. T. Albino
1
, Horácio S. Rostagno
1
, Lyssa Otani
2
, and Lília T. Lopes
1
, 
1
Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 
2
CJ of Brazil Ltda, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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3:15 PM 
307  
Oral tryptophan supplementation to nursing piglets increases serotonin synthesis and improves performance after 
weaning under social mixing stress. 
T. J. Pasquetti*
1,2
, I. Park
1
, J. Y. Guo
1
, P. C. Pozza
2
, and S. W. Kim
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State 
University, Raleigh, NC, 
2
Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Bolsista do Ciências sem 
Fronteiras / CNPQ, Maringá, PR, Brazil.
3:30 PM 
308  
Concentrations of nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility in soybean meal 
from Argentina, Brazil, China, Thailand, and the United States fed to broilers. 
Kelly M. Sotak-Peper*
1
, Rommel C. Sulabo
2
, Carl M. Parsons
1
, and Hans H. Stein
1
, 
1
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, Urbana, IL, 
2
University of the Philippines Los Banos, Los Banos, Luzon, Philippines.
3:45 PM 
309  
Effect of dietary cation-anion difference during late gestation and lactation on blood and urine parameters of sow. 
J. Y. Guo*
1
, D. E. Axe
2
, and S. W. Kim
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 
2
Granco Minerals, Disputanta, VA.
4:00 PM 
310  
Effects of copper sources and levels on growth performance and carcass traits in wean-finishing pigs. 
Ferdinando N. Almeida*
1
, Jeffery Escobar
1
, Gary Allee
2
, Junmei Zhao
1
, Yulin L. Ma
1
, and Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
1
, 
1
Novus International Inc., St. Charles, MO, 
2
Porktech LLC, Columbia, MO.
Physiology and Endocrinology 
Nutrition, reproduction, and metabolism
Chair: Kimberly A. Vonnahme, North Dakota State University 
Panzacola H-4
2:00 PM 
311  
ASAS Omega Protein Innovative Research Award Presentation: Dietary omega-3 supplementation alters gene 
expression in equine endometrial and embryonic tissues. 
Robert D. Jacobs*
1
, Alan D. Ealy
1
, Parker M. Pennington
2,3
, Budhan Pukazhenthi
2
, Lori K. Warren
4
, Ashley L. Wagner
5
, 
Tanja M. Hess
6
, and Rebecca K. Splan
1,7
, 
1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 
2
Smith-
sonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, 
3
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 
4
University of Florida, 
Gainesville, FL, 
5
Cooperative Research Farms, Richmond, VA, 
6
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 
7
Virginia 
Tech MARE Center, Middleburg, VA.
2:15 PM 
312  
Omega-6 fatty acid-rich sunflower oil supplements in diet affect uterine health, ovarian function and oocyte char-
acteristic in heat-stressed dairy cows. 
Chainarong Navanukraw*
1,2
, Aree Kraisoon
1
, Vilaivan Khanthusaeng
1
, Suthipong Uriyapongson
1
, and Chuchart 
Kamollirt
3
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 
2
Agricultural Biotechnology 
Research Center for Sustainable Economy, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 
3
Department of Anatomy, 
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
2:30 PM 
313  
Effects of excess dietary MP from corn gluten meal or soybean meal on ovarian function of beef cows consuming 
low quality forage. 
Taylor C. Geppert*
1
, George A. Perry
2
, and Patrick J. Gunn
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, 
Ames, IA, 
2
Department of Animal Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
2:45 PM 
314  
Effects of supplementing excess amounts of MP from a moderately abundant RUP source on ovarian function of 
beef cows consuming low quality forage. 
Taylor C. Geppert*
1
, George A. Perry
2
, and Patrick J. Gunn
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, 
Ames, IA, 
2
Department of Animal Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
3:00 PM 
315  
Effect of top-dressing rumen-protected methionine in lactating Holstein cows II: Fertility and embryo develop-
ment. 
Mateus Z. Toledo*
1
, Giovanni M. Baez
1
, Eduardo Trevisol
1
, Nelson E. Lobos
1
, Alvaro Garcia-Guerra
1
, Jerry N. Guen-
ther
1
, Daniel Luchini
2
, Randy D. Shaver
1
, and Milo C. Wiltbank
1
, 
1
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
Adisseo, Alpharetta, GA.

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3:15 PM 
316  
Intravenous glucose infusion in early postpartum dairy cows: Effects on plasma metabolites, milk production, and 
interval to first ovulation. 
Stephen Butler*
1
, Shane Leane
1
, Francis Curran
1
, Stephen Moore
1
, Mark Crowe
2
, and Matthew Lucy
3
, 
1
Teagasc 
Moorepark-Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Fermoy, Ireland, 
2
School of Veterinary Medicine, 
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
3
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
3:30 PM 
317  
Intravenous glucose infusion during pregnancy in dairy cows: Effects on plasma hormones, metabolites, milk pro-
duction, and conceptus growth. 
Matthew Lucy*
1
, Shane Leane
2
, Francis Curran
2
, Stephen Moore
2
, Mark Crowe
3
, and Stephen Butler
2
, 
1
Department 
of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 
2
Teagasc Moorepark-Animal & Grassland Research and 
Innovation Centre, Fermoy, Ireland, 
3
School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
3:45 PM 
318  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during late pregnancy: 1. Maternal Smartamine M and its association with neo-
natal Holstein calf blood immunometabolic biomarkers. 
Carolina Bespalhok Jacometo*
1
, Zheng Zhou
2
, Erminio Trevisi
3
, Daniel Luchini
4
, Marcio Nunes Corrêa
1
, and Juan J. 
Loor
2
, 
1
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 
2
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 
3
Univer-
sità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy, 
4
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
4:00 PM 
319  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during late pregnancy: 2. Maternal Smartamine M and its association with he-
patic gene expression in neonatal Holstein calves. 
Carolina Bespalhok Jacometo*
1
, Zheng Zhou
2
, Daniel Luchini
3
, Marcio Nunes Corrêa
1
, and Juan J. Loor
2
, 
1
Universidade 
Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 
2
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 
3
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
4:15 PM 
320  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during late pregnancy: 3. Maternal Smartamine M and its association with neo-
natal Holstein calf neutrophil gene network expression. 
Carolina Bespalhok Jacometo*
1
, Zheng Zhou
2
, Erminio Trevisi
3
, Daniel Luchini
4
, Marcio Nunes Corrêa
1
, and Juan J. 
Loor
2
, 
1
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 
2
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 
3
Univer-
sità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy, 
4
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
4:30 PM 
321  
Chromium supplementation alleviates heat stress in growing pigs. 
Fan Liu*
1
, Jeremy J Cottrell
1
, Danni Wijesiriwardana
1
, Fletcher W. Kelly
1
, Pietro Celi
2,1
, Brian J. Leury
1
, and Frank R. 
Dunshea
1
, 
1
Facultry of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia, 
2
Faculty of Veterinary Science, the University of Sydney, Camden, NSW, Australia.
4:45 PM 
322  
Metabolome-based relationships of four biofluids from dairy cows. 
H. Z. Sun*
1,2
, L. L. Guan
3
, and J. X. Liu
1,2
, 
1
Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Hangzhou, China, 
2
MoE 
Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, 
3
Department of Agricultural, 
Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium 
Progesterone as an endocrine regulator of fertility in cattle
Chair: Cliff Lamb, University of Florida 
Sebastian L-1
2:00 PM 
323  
The role of progesterone in uterine biology of ruminants. 
Thomas E. Spencer*, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
2:30 PM 
324  
Cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling corpus luteum function and progesterone concentrations in cattle. 
Milo Wiltbank*
1
, Giovanni Baez
1
, Julian Ochoa
1,2
, Joao Ferreira
2
, Eduardo Trevisol
2
, Wenxiang Luo
1
, and Roberto 
Sartori
3
, 
1
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, Brazil, 
3
University 
of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
3:00 PM 
325  
Novel concepts on the role of prostaglandins on luteal maintenance and maternal recognition of pregnancy in 
ruminants. 
Joe A. Arosh*
1
, JeHoon Lee
1
, Jone A. Stanley
1
, John A. McCracken
2
, and Sakhila K. Banu
1
, 
1
Department of Veterinary 
Integrative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Sta-
tion, TX, 
2
Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

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ORALS
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3:30 PM 
326  
The role of progesterone receptor on control of ovulation and oviductal transport in mammals. 
Rebecca Robker*, Darryl Russell, and Lisa Akison, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
4:00 PM 
327  
Contrasting effects of progesterone on fertility of dairy and beef cows. 
Jeffrey S. Stevenson*
1
 and G. Cliff Lamb
2
, 
1
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 
2
University of Florida, Marianna, 
FL.
4:30 PM 
328  
The influence of progesterone (P4) during follicle development on endometrial and conceptus biology and fertility 
in dairy cows. 
Rafael S. Bisinotto*, Eduardo S. Ribeiro, Leandro F. Greco, Natalia Martinez, Leticia D. P. Sinedino, Fabio S. Lima, Wil-
liam W. Thatcher, and Jose E. P. Santos, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
4:45 PM 
329  
Effect of manipulating progesterone before timed artificial insemination on reproductive and endocrine param-
eters in Irish Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. 
Paul M. Fricke*
1
, Paulo D. Carvalho
1
, Matthew C. Lucy
2
, Francis Curran
3
, Mary M. Herlihy
3
, and Stephen T. Butler
3
, 
1
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 
3
Teagasc Moorepark-Animal 
& Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Fermoy, Ireland.
Ruminant Nutrition 
General
Chair: Phillip Lancaster, University of Florida 
Panzacola H-3
2:00 PM 
330  
Effect of trace minerals and different levels of starch on digestibility and ruminal fermentation in diets for dairy 
heifers. 
Felipe Pino* and Jud Heinrichs, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.
2:15 PM 
331  
Small intestinal starch digestion in cattle is linearly increased by duodenal glutamic acid flow. 
Ethan J. Blom*
1
, Derek W. Brake
1
, and David E. Anderson
2
, 
1
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 
2
University 
of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
2:30 PM 
332  
Protein chemical profile, energy values, protein fractions, and rumen degradation characteristics of the newly 
developed yellow and brown carinata lines for dairy cattle compared with commercial canola seeds. 
Yajing Ban*, David A. Christensen, John J. McKinnon, and Peiqiang Yu, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, 
College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
2:45 PM 
333  
Effect of an increased ruminal ammonia supply on lysine utilization by growing steers. 
A. H. Hussein*
1
, E. D. Batista
1,2
, M. D. Miesner
3
, and E. C. Titgemeyer
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, 
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 
2
Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas 
Gerais, Brazil, 
3
Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
3:00 PM 
334  
Relationship between antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress, and feed efficiency in beef steers. 
J. R. Russell*
1
, W. J. Sexten
2
, M. S. Kerley
2
, and S. L. Hansen
1
, 
1
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
University of Missouri, 
Columbia, MO.
3:15 PM 
335  
Efficiency of lysine utilization by growing steers. 
Erick D. Batista*
1,2
, Ali H. Hussein
1
, Matt Miesner
1
, Edenio Detmann
2
, and Evan C. Titgemeyer
1
, 
1
Kansas State Univer-
sity, Manhattan, KS, 
2
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
3:30 PM 
336  
Effects of preweaning nutrient supply on growth and pre and post-weaning glucose tolerance test in male Holstein 
calves. 
Isabela Pena Carvalho de Carvalho*, Leonel Neto Leal, Harma Berends, and Javier Martín-Tereso, Nutreco Ruminant 
Research Center, Boxmeer, the Netherlands.

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3:45 PM 
337  
Effects of hemp seed oil on serum antioxidant indicators in dairy water buffalo. 
Cai-xia Zou*
1
, Sheng-ju Wei
1
, Dan Wan
1,2
, Xin Liang
1
, Li-Li Li
1
, Bo Lin
1
, Xian-wei Liang
1
, Bing-zhuang Yang
1
, and Zhong-
sheng Xia
1,2
, 
1
Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and 
Guangxi, Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China, 
2
College of Animal 
Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
4:00 PM 
338  
Effects of maternal metabolizable protein supply during late gestation on maternal and fetal intestinal develop-
ment in sheep. 
G. Q. Jia*, J. S. Caton, K. A. Vonnahme, T. J. Swanson, L. A. Lekatz, P. P. Borowicz, S. T. Dorsam, A. M. Meyer, and L. P. 
Reynolds, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.
4:15 PM 
339  
Effects of supplementation to steers consuming green chopped wheat pasture on energy losses and nitrogen bal-
ance. 
Adam L. Shreck*
1
, Pake J. Ebert
3
, Eric A. Bailey
3
, Jenny S. Jennings
2
, Ken D. Casey
2
, and N. Andy Cole
1
, 
1
USDA-ARS, 
Bushland, TX, 
2
Texas Agrilife Research, Amarillo, TX, 
3
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX.
4:30 PM 
340  
Supplement and undegradable protein influence on beef calf performance grazing stockpiled tall fescue. 
Dylan L. Hamlin*, Robert L. Kallenbach, and William J. Sexten, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
4:45 PM 
341  
Performance and economics of supplementing calves with distillers grains or fertilization of smooth bromegrass 
pastures. 
Cody A. Welchons*, Terry J. Klopfenstein, James C. MacDonald, Andrea K. Watson, and Robert G. Bondurant, Univer-
sity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium 
Time required for diet adaptation and minimization of carry-over effect 
in ruminants: Evidence-based decisions
Chair: Mary Beth Hall, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS, Madison, WI 
Panzacola G-1
2:00 PM 
342  
Time required for adaptation of rumen fermentation and the rumen microbiome. 
Timothy Hackmann*, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
2:30 PM 
343  
Time required for adaptation of behavior, feed intake, and dietary digestibility in cattle. 
Richard J. Grant*, Heather M. Dann, and Melissa E. Woolpert, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, 
Chazy, NY.
3:00 PM 
344  
Time required for adaptation of protein metabolism. 
G. I. Zanton*, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, US Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI.
3:30 PM 
345  
Time required for diet adaptation and minimization of carry-over effect in ruminants: The perspective of an ex-
perimental researcher. 
Kevin J. Harvatine*, Penn State University, University Park, PA.
4:00 PM 
346  
The perspectives of a beef cattle nutritionist. 
Shawn L. Archibeque*
1
 and Gerald B. Huntington
2
, 
1
Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort 
Collins, CO, 
2
Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
4:30 PM 
347  
Algae meal for ruminants: I. Nutrient digestibility in finishing lambs. 
Rebecca S. Stokes*, Megan L. Van Emon, Daniel D. Loy, and Stephanie L. Hansen, Department of Animal Science, 
Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
4:45 PM 
348  
Algae meal for ruminants: II. Growth and carcass characteristics of finishing steers. 
Rebecca S. Stokes*, Daniel D. Loy, and Stephanie L. Hansen, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, 
Ames, IA.

TUESDAY
POSTERS
125
Tuesday, July 14
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Animal Health 
Lactating cows
T1  
Health and productive responses of dairy cows treated with reduced doses of recombinant bovine somatotropin during the 
periparturient period. 
Paula R. B. Silva*
1
, Henrique F. Soares
1
, Gabriel D. Bombardelli
1
, Wagner D. Braz
1
, Daniela N. Liboreiro
1
, and Ricardo C. Cheb-
el
1,2
, 
1
University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, 
2
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
T2