Conference information and scientific program

Variation in timed-AI pregnancy rates in beef sires. 
Bo R. Harstine*
1
, Rodrigo A. C. Martins
2
, Adnan D. P. Rodrigues
4
, Leandro H. Cruppe
1,3
, Matthew D. Utt
3
, Lon D. 
Peters
3
, José L. M. Vasconcelos
4
, Mel DeJarnette
3
, and Michael L. Day
1
, 
1
The Ohio State University, Department of 
Animal Sciences, Columbus, OH, 
2
RM Reprodução Animal, Brasilia, Brazil, 
3
Select Sires Inc., Plain City, OH, 
4
Faculdade 
de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, UNESP, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
10:30 AM 
446  
Effect of decreasing the duration of a PRID-synch protocol and addition of a second prostaglandin F
2α
 treatment on 
fertility after resynchronization of ovulation in lactating Holstein cows. 
V. G. Santos*
1,2
, P. D. Carvalho
1
, C. Maia
3
, B. C. Carneiro
3
, A. Valenza
4
, E. M. Bettencourt
2
, and P. M. Fricke
1
, 
1
Depart-
ment of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, 
Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais Mediterrânicas, Instituto de Investigação 
e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Núcleo da Mitra, Évora, Portugal, 
3
Diessen Servicos Veterinarios Lda, 
Évora, Portugal, 
4
CEVA Sante Animale, Libourne, France.
10:45 AM 
447  
Evaluating blood perfusion of the corpus luteum in beef cows during fescue toxicosis. 
Garrett F. Cline*
1
, Ashleigh M. Muth-Spurlock
1
, Benjamin E. Voelz
2
, Caleb O. Lemley
1
, and Jamie E. Larson
1
, 
1
Missis-
sippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 
2
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
11:00 AM 
448  
Improved fertility of cows failing to respond to resynchronization of ovulation through presynchronization of ovu-
lation or progesterone supplementation. 
Julio O. Giordano*
1
, Mark J. Thomas
2
, Grace Cuatucuamba
2
, Mathew D. Curler
2
, Robert Wijma
1
, and Matias L. 
Stangaferro
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 
2
Dairy Health & Management Services, 
Lowville, NY.

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Interferon-tau and progesterone down-regulate cytochrome P450 1A and 2C in bovine endometrial epithelial 
cells. 
Caleb O. Lemley* and Christa L. Gilfeather, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS.
11:30 AM 
450  
Epidermal growth factor promotes interferon-tau expression in bovine trophectoderm. 
Sarah R. McCoski* and Alan D. Ealy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
11:45 AM 
451  
Effects of label-dose permethrin administration on reproductive function in superstimulated beef heifers. 
Tyler M. Dohlman*
1,2
, Marianna M. Jahnke
1
, James K. West
1
, Patrick E. Phillips
1
, and Patrick J. Gunn
2
, 
1
Veterinary and 
Diagnostic Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State 
University, Ames, IA.
12:00 PM 
452  
Effects of tamoxifen on pre-pubertal heifer reproductive tissues: Potential for disruption of tract development 
through alteration of related signaling pathways. 
Abdullah Al Naib*
1
, Ali.Y. Wood
1
, Hannah.L. M. Tucker
1
, Catherine.L. M. Parsons
1
, Victoria.L. McCracken
1
, Abigail.L. 
Zezeski
1
, Stacie.E. Deaver
2
, Britni.M. Brown
1
, Mike M. Akers
1
, and Michelle.L. Rhoads
1
, 
1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute 
and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, 
2
Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia.
12:15 PM 
453  
Effects of label-dose permethrin administration on reproductive function and testicular histopathology in yearling 
bulls. 
Tyler M. Dohlman*
1,2
, Darin M. Madson
1
, Patrick E. Phillips
1
, Chris A. Clark
3
, and Patrick J. Gunn
2
, 
1
Veterinary and 
Diagnostic Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State 
University, Ames, IA, 
3
Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm, Iowa State University, Lewis, IA.
Ruminant Nutrition 
Amino acids and metabolism
Chair: Mary Drewnoski, University Nebraska 
Panzacola H-3
9:30 AM 
454  
Energy requirements for pregnant and nonpregnant Nellore cows. 
Mateus P. Gionbelli*
1
, Marcio S. Duarte
2
, Sebastiao C. Valadares Filho
2
, Edenio Detmann
2
, Tathyane R. S. Gionbelli
1
, 
Diego Zanetti
2
, and Luiz H. P. Silva
2
, 
1
University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 
2
University of Viçosa, Viçosa, 
Minas Gerais, Brazil.
9:45 AM 
455  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during the transition period: 1. Better postpartal performance in dairy cows 
supplemented with rumen-protected methionine (Smartamine M) than choline (ReaShure). 
Z. Zhou*
1
, M. Vailati Riboni
1
, E. Trevisi
2
, J. K. Drackley
1
, D. N. Luchini
3
, and J. J. Loor
1
, 
1
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, Urbana, IL, 
2
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy, 
3
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
10:00 AM 
456  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during the transition period. 2. Biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress 
reveal better liver and immune function in cows supplemented with rumen-protected methionine (Smartamine 
M) than choline (ReaShure). 
Z. Zhou*
1
, M. Vailati Riboni
1
, E. Trevisi
2
, F. C. Cardoso
1
, D. N. Luchini
3
, and J. J. Loor
1
, 
1
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, Urbana, IL, 
2
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy, 
3
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
10:15 AM 
457  
Rumen-protected methyl donors during the transition period: 3. Hepatic one-carbon metabolism flux in response 
to supplemental Smartamine M or ReaShure. 
Z. Zhou*
1
, T. A. Garrow
1
, M. Vailati Riboni
1
, F. C. Cardoso
1
, D. N. Luchini
2
, and J. J. Loor
1
, 
1
University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 
2
Adisseo NA, Alpharetta, GA.
10:30 AM 
458  
Supplemental Smartamine M in high-energy diets during the peripartal period improves production and hepatic 
biomarkers of oxidative status in Holstein cows. 
Mario Vailati Riboni*
1
, Johan S. Osorio
2
, Erminio Trevisi
3
, James K. Drackley
1
, Daniel Luchini
4
, and Juan J. Loor
1
, 
1
Uni-
versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 
2
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 
3
Università Cattolica del 
Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy, 
4
Adisseo S.A.S, Alpharetta, GA.

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Effect of strategic ration balancing with use of Prolak, MetaboLys, and Smartamine M on the efficiency of milk 
protein production and environmental impact in primiparous cows. 
Yanting Chen*
1
, Joe Harrison
1
, Pius Ndegwa
1
, Deb Wilks
2
, Lynn VanWieringen
1
, and John Azzone
3
, 
1
Washington State 
University, Puyallup, WA, 
2
EPL Feeds, Lynden, WA, 
3
H J Baker, Fayetteville, PA.
11:00 AM 
460  
Sodium salicylate alters ruminal digestion in vitro and in situ. 
Abigail J. Carpenter*, Claudio F. Vargas-Rodriguez, Jacob A. B. Jantz, and Barry J. Bradford, Kansas State University, 
Manhattan, KS.
11:15 AM 
461  
Effect of rumen acidosis and short-term feed restriction on short-chain fatty acid concentrations and permeability 
of the bovine gastrointestinal tract. 
Rae-Leigh A. Pederzolli*
1
, Steve Hendrick
2
, John Campbell
1
, Katie M. Wood
1
, and Gregory B. Penner
1
, 
1
University of 
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 
2
Coaldale Veterinary Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
11:30 AM 
462  
Effect of gluconeogenic precursors on blood metabolites and milk yield in Chilean transition Holstein cattle. 
Pedro Melendez*
1
, Katherine Severino
2
, Maria P. Marin
2
, Patrick Pithua
1
, and Pablo Pinedo
4,5
, 
1
Department of Veteri-
nary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, 
2
College 
of Veterinary Medicine, University Santo Tomas, Viña del Mar, Chile, 
3
3Department of Animal Sciences, College of 
Veterinary Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile, 
4
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Amarillo, TX, 
5
5Department 
of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University System, 
College Station, TX.
11:45 AM 
463  
Expression of G-protein coupled fatty acid receptors during the transition period. 
Alea Agrawal*, Johan S. Osorio, and Juan J. Loor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.
12:00 PM 
464  
Effects of prepartal dietary intake and calving on blood neutrophil transcriptome in Holstein cows. 
Alea Agrawal*, Muhammad J. Khan, Daniel E. Graugnard, Sandra L. Rodriguez-Zas, and Juan J. Loor, University of 
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.
12:15 PM 
465  
A cow mammary epithelial cell-free system based on crude lysosomes and cytosol proteins: Leucine activating 
mTOR at Ser2448. 
Wen-ting Dai
1,2
, Nan Zheng
1,3
, and Jia-qi Wang*
1,3
, 
1
Ministry of Agriculture Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assess-
ment for Dairy Products, Beijing, China, 
2
Jilin University, Changchun, China, 
3
Ministry of Agriculture-Milk and Dairy 
Product Inspection Center, Beijing, China.
Ruminant Nutrition 
Dairy
Chair: Kasey Moyes, University of Maryland 
Panzacola H-2
9:30 AM 
466  
Effects of including supplemental fat in low and high starch diets on milk production and energy partitioning. 
Joshua L. Garver*, Jonas De Souza, Michael J. VandeHaar, and Adam L. Lock, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 
MI.
9:45 AM 
467  
Effect of breed, energy level of diet, and lactation stage on the evolution of milk lipolysis in dairy cow. 
Elise Vanbergue*
1,2
, Luc Delaby
1
, Ségolène Colette
3
, Yves Gallard
3
, and Catherine Hurtaud
1
, 
1
INRA-Agrocampus Ouest 
UMR1348 Pegase, Saint-Gilles, France, 
2
Institut de l’Elevage, Le Rheu, France, 
3
INRA, Domaine du Pin-au-Haras, 
Exmes, France.
10:00 AM 
468  
Direct and indirect transfer of omega-3 fatty acids to milk fat in dairy cows. 
Natalie L. Urrutia*, Jackie Y. Ying, Samantha R. McKinney, Michael H. Green, and Kevin J. Harvatine, The Pennsylvania 
State University, University Park, PA.
10:15 AM 
469  
2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoate (HMTBa) supplementation increases milk fat and decreases synthesis of alter-
nate biohydrogenation intermediates in diets with risk for milk fat depression. 
Michel Baldin*
1
, Yun Ying
1
, Geoff I. Zanton
2
, Heather A. Tucker
2
, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
2
, and Kevin J. Harvatine
1
, 
1
Penn State University, University Park, PA, 
2
Novus International Inc., St. Charles, MO.

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Meta-analysis of the effect of plant oils rich in 18:2n-6 on milk fatty acid composition in lactating dairy cows. 
Mina Vazirigohar*, Mehdi Dehghan-Banadaky, Kamran Rezayazdi, and Ardeshir Nejati-Javaremi, Department of Ani-
mal Science, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran.
10:45 AM 
471  
Prediction of blood nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) by FTIR analysis of individual cow milk samples. 
David M. Barbano*
1
, Patrick Cree
3
, Tom R. Overton
1
, Heather M. Dann
2
, and Rick J. Grant
2
, 
1
Cornell University, Ithaca, 
NY, 
2
William H. Miner Agricultural Institute, Chazy, NY, 
3
Delta Instruments, Drachten, the Netherlands.
11:00 AM 
472  
Increased NEFA availability promotes plasma ceramide accumulation in Holstein cows. 
J. Eduardo Rico
1
, Luciano S. Caixeta
2
, Yves R. Boisclair
2
, and Joseph W. McFadden*
1
, 
1
West Virginia University, Mor-
gantown, WV, 
2
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
11:15 AM 
473  
An acute increase in circulating NEFA does not lower total plasma sphingomyelin levels in Holstein cows. 
J. Eduardo Rico*
1
, Luciano S. Caixeta
2
, Yves R. Boisclair
2
, and Joseph W. McFadden
1
, 
1
West Virginia University, Mor-
gantown, WV, 
2
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
11:30 AM 
474  
Temporal changes in plasma sphingolipids during the transition from pregnancy to lactation in Holstein cows. 
J. Eduardo Rico*, Sina Saed Samii, Alice T. Mathews, and Joseph W. McFadden, West Virginia University, Morgan-
town, WV.
11:45 AM 
475  
Elevations in milk yield from palmitic acid feeding are associated with reduced estimated insulin sensitivity and 
glucose-stimulated NEFA disappearance. 
Alice T. Mathews*, J. Eduardo Rico, Neil T. Sprenkle, and Joseph W. McFadden, West Virginia University, Morgan-
town, WV.
12:00 PM 
476  
Effects of timing of chromium propionate supplementation on metabolic and production responses of Holstein 
cows in early lactation. 
Michael S. Allen* and Richard Longuski, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
12:15 PM 
477  
The effects of dietary niacin supplementation on FoxO1 and genes involved in hepatic glucose production in dairy 
cows during the transition period. 
Asako Kinoshita*
1
, Kathrin Hansen
3
, Lena Locher
1
, Ulrich Meyer
2
, Sven Dänicke
2
, Korinna Huber
3
, and Jürgen Rehage
1
, 
1
Clinic for cattle, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, 
2
Institute of Animal 
Nutrition, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, 
3
Department of Physiology, University 
of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Chair: Jodi Sterle, Iowa State University 
Sebastian I-1
9:30 AM 
478  
“Pre-Veterinary Academy” course exposes and inspires. 
Andrew Fidler*, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
9:45 AM 
479  
SafeAssign as a tool for student identification of potential plagiarism. 
Sarah A. Reed*, Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
10:00 AM 
480  
Using animal sciences courses to teach general university learning goals. 
John P. McNamara and Martin Maquivar*, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
10:15 AM 
481  
Perceptions and effectiveness of teaching methods and technology in animal sciences classes. 
John P. McNamara* and Martin Maquivar, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
10:30 AM 
482  
Closing the gap between society and university: Effect of teaching animal welfare and animal rights course to 
animal sciences students at Washington State University. 
Martin Maquivar*, Kristen Koenig, and John McNamara, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
10:45 AM 
  
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483  
The relationship between delivery and discovery skills and student performance in animal science courses. 
A. Ahmadzadeh*, J. M. Falk, D. T. Masser, and M. E. Doumit, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.
11:15 AM 
484  
Gender differences in species and career interests among students in first-year seminar courses. 
Cody L. Wright, Sara L. Mastellar, Michael G. Gonda*, and Andie B. Vsetecka, South Dakota State University, Brook-
ings, SD.
11:30 AM 
485  
Factors affecting first-year academic success in a large animal science program. 
Amanda L. Robinson*, Heather A. Jennings, Jodi A. Sterle, Cheryl L. Morris, Kenneth J. Stalder, David G. Acker, and 
Howard D. Tyler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
11:45 AM 
486  
Integration of an immersive experience in public policy and governmental affairs into agricultural sciences PhD 
training programs. 
Catherine W. Ernst*
1
, Lowell Randel
2
, Mary Malaspina
3
, Kaitlyn R. Perry
1
, Deborah Velez-Irizarry
1
, Camille Scott
1
, and 
Ronald O. Bates
1
, 
1
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 
2
The Randel Group LLC, Washington, DC, 
3
Michigan 
State University, Washington, DC.
12:00 PM 
487  
Changes in emotional intelligence scores following a peer mentor experience. 
Amanda L. Robinson*, Heather A. Jennings, Jodi A. Sterle, Cheryl L. Morris, and Howard D. Tyler, Iowa State 
University.
ADSA Production Division Symposium 
The rumen and beyond—Nutritional physiology of the modern dairy cow
Chair: Ken McGuffey, McGuffey Dairy Consulting, Indianapolis 
Sponsor: Pancosma 
Panzacola F-2
2:00 PM 
488  
Harnessing the physiology of the modern dairy cow to continue improvements in feed efficiency. 
Michael VandeHaar*
1
, Diane Spurlock
2
, and Louis Armentano
3
, 
1
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 
2
Iowa 
State University, Ames, IA, 
3
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
2:45 PM 
489  
Development and physiology of the rumen and the lower gut: Targets for improving production efficiency. 
Michael A. Steele*
1
, Greg B. Penner
2
, Frédérique Chaucheyras-Durand
3
, and Leluo Guan
1
, 
1
Department of Agricul-
tural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 
2
Department of Animal and Poultry 
Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, 
3
Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Blagnac, France.
3:15 PM 
490  
The contribution of the lower gut to altered nutrient partitioning during stress. 
Lance H. Baumgard*
1
, Sara K. Stoakes
1
, Mohannad Abuajamieh
1
, and Robert P. Rhoads
2
, 
1
Iowa State University, 
Ames, IA, 
2
Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA.
3:45 PM 
491  
Nutritional strategies to optimize dairy cattle immunity. 
Lorraine M. Sordillo*, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
4:15 PM 
492  
Managing complexity: Dealing with systemic cross-talk in bovine physiology. 
Barry J. Bradford*, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Animal Behavior and Well-Being I 
Chair: Amy Stanton, University of Wisconsin–Madison 
Sebastian I-3
2:00 PM 
493  
Development of a behavior-based screening tool for disease detection in preweaned group-housed dairy calves. 
Mary C. Cramer* and Amy L. Stanton, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI.

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2:15 PM 
494  
Milk replacer plane of nutrition influences calf nutritive and non-nutritive oral behaviors. 
Lindsey E. Hulbert
1
, Sophia C. Trombetta*
1
, Kate P. Sharon
2
, and Michael A. Ballou
2
, 
1
Department of Animal Sciences 
and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 
2
Department of Animal and Food Science, Texas Tech Univer-
sity, Lubbock, TX.
2:30 PM 
495