Conference information and scientific program

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12:00 PM 
  
L. E. Casida Award Presentation
12:30 PM 
  
Lunch
2:00 PM 
7  
Environmentally induced epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of disease: Ancestral ghosts in your genome. 
Michael K. Skinner*, Center for Reproductive Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, 
Pullman, WA.
2:50 PM 
8  
Environmental effects on programming of reproductive behavior. 
Frederick vom Saal*, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO.
3:40 PM 
  
Break
4:00 PM 
9  
Potential effects of real life exposure to environmental contaminants on reproductive health. 
Neil P. Evans*
1
, Michelle Bellingham
1
, Corinne Cotinot
2
, Stewart M. Rhind
3
, Richard Sharpe
4
, and Paul A. Fowler
5
, 
1
Col-
lege Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, Institute of Biodiversity Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, University 
of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, 
2
INRA, Jouy en Josas, France, 
3
James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, UK, 
4
Queens Medical 
Research Institute, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, 
5
Institute of Medical 
Sciences, Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
4:50 PM 
  
Summary 
Lawrence Reynolds.
Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Joint Interbull/JAM Session 
Milk spectral data—Cost-effective information to improve expensive and 
limited traits in dairy cattle breeding
Chairs: John B. Cole, Animal Improvement and Genomics Laboratory, ARS-USDA, 
and Filippo Miglior, University of Guelph 
Sebastian I-1/2/3
9:00 AM 
10  
Capitalizing on fine milk composition for breeding and management of dairy cows. 
Nicolas Gengler*
1
, Hélène Soyeurt
1
, Frédéric Dehareng
2
, Catherine Bastin
1
, Frédéric Colinet
1
, Hedi Hammami
1
, and 
Pierre Dardenne
2
, 
1
University of Liège-GxABT, Gembloux, Belgium, 
2
Walloon Agricultural Research Center, Gembloux, 
Belgium.
9:30 AM 
11  
Applications of milk spectroscopy data to select for feed efficiency and reduced methane emissions in dairy breed-
ing programs. 
Sinead McParland*
1
 and Frederic Dehareng
2
, 
1
Animal and Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Teagasc Moore-
park, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland, 
2
Walloon Agricultural Research Centre, Gembloux, Belgium.
10:00 AM 
12  
Using milk spectroscopy phenotypes in genetic selection programs to improve the nutraceutical value of milk in 
dairy cows. 
Henk Bovenhuis*, Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
10:30 AM 
13  
Do milk spectroscopy phenotypes have a role to play in dairy fertility and health breeding programs? 
Catherine Bastin*
1
, Léonard Théron
2
, Aurélie Lainé
1
, and Nicolas Gengler
1
, 
1
University of Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio 
Tech, Animal Science Unit, Gembloux, Belgium, 
2
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Department of Production 
Animals, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
11:00 AM 
14  
Implementation of mid-infrared calculated tools to select for novel traits in dairy cattle breeding. 
Eileen Wall*
1
, Stephanie Smith
1
, Sinead McParland
2
, Vicky Hicks
3
, and Mike Coffey
1
, 
1
Scotland’s Rural College, Edin-
burgh, UK, 
2
Teagasc, Cork, Ireland, 
3
National Milk Records, Chippenham, UK.
11:30 AM 
  
Panel Discussion

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SUNDAY
WORKSHOP/SYMPOSIA
Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Joint Interbull/JAM Session 
Use of genomics to improve limited and novel phenotypes in animal breeding
Chairs: Alan G. Fahey, University College Dublin, and Hasan Khatib, University of Wisconsin 
Sponsor: Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) 
Sebastian I-1/2/3
2:00 PM 
15  
The effect of genomic technologies in the selection of novel phenotypes in dairy crossbreeding programs. 
Richard J. Spelman*, Mathew D. Littlejohn, Ric G. Sherlock, and Steve Davis, Livestock Improvement Corporation, 
Hamilton, New Zealand.
2:30 PM 
16  
Using genomic technologies to improve broiler health and production. 
Rachel J. Hawken*, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, AR.
3:00 PM 
17  
Application of genomic technologies to improve feed efficiency traits in swine. 
Kent A. Gray*, Smithfield Premium Genetics, Rose Hill, NC.
3:30 PM 
18  
The role of genomics in the development of novel phenotype-based products in the beef industry. 
Matthew A. Cleveland*, Genus plc, DeForest, WI.
4:00 PM 
19  
Using genomics to enhance selection of novel traits in North American dairy cattle. 
Jacques P. Chesnais*
1
, Mehdi Sargolzaei
1,3
, Filippo Miglior
2,3
, and Jennie E. Pryce
4
, 
1
The Semex Alliance, Guelph, 
Ontario, Canada, 
2
Canadian Dairy Network, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 
3
CGIL, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, 
Canada, 
4
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
4:30 PM 
  
Panel Discussion
OTHER EVENTS
Late-Breaking Original Research Session 
Panzacola F-1/2
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Opening Session 
Panzacola G/H
7:00 to 8:00 PM
This year’s opening session will feature a presentation by Michele Payn-Knoper, author of No More Food Fights! Michele is prin-
cipal of Cause Matters Corp. and a passionate advocate for the global agrifood system. Michele has worked with farmers in 
more than 25 countries and raised over $5 million in sponsorships for the National FFA Foundation. She founded the weekly 
Twitter conversation AgChat, which has involved more than 15,000 participants since April 2009. Payn-Knoper resides with 
her daughter on a small farm in central Indiana, where they enjoy Registered Holsteins, MSU Spartans, and cooking. After the 
opening session, please join us for food, drinks, and camaraderie at the reception.
Opening Reception 
Gatlin Foyer
8:00 to 10:00 PM 

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Monday, July 13
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
ADSA-SAD (Student Affiliate Division) Undergraduate Competition 
ADSA-SAD Undergraduate Student Poster Competition
Chair: Jeffrey Bewley, University of Kentucky
M1  
An analysis of cow cooling methods in lactating Jersey cows, while simultaneously assessing the accuracy of infrared ther-
mography in characterizing heat stress. 
Amy P. McBirney*
1
, Stan L. Henderson
1
, and Luis A. Rodriguez
2
, 
1
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, 
2
Innovative Liquids LLC, El Dorado Hills, CA.
M2  
Comparison of dry matter measurements between a hand-held near infrared unit and 48 hour-60°C oven drying with corn 
silage and alfalfa silage. 
Derek M. Donnelly*, Robb W. Bender, and David K. Combs, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
M3  
Evaluation of pH test strips for accuracy in determining pH of cow urine. 
Colleen N. Curtiss*
1
, Kayleigh G. Gratz
1
, David P. Chamberlin
1
, Timothy F. Brown
2
, and Elizabeth L. Karcher
1
, 
1
Michigan State 
University, East Lansing, MI, 
2
West Central, Ralston, IA.
M4  
Rumen epithelial gene expression in response to oral NaHCO
3
 treatment in Holstein bull calves. 
Emily R. Meese*
1
, Taylor T. Yohe
1,2
, Hannah L. M. Tucker
1,2
, and Kristy M. Daniels
1,2
, 
1
The Ohio State University, OARDC, Wooster, 
OH, 
2
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
M5  
Effect of overstocking at the feed bunk on indicators of cow temperament. 
Danielle N. Coleman*, Maurice L. Eastridge, Jessica A. Pempek, and Kathryn L. Proudfoot, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 
OH.
M6  
Relationship between cow lying behavior and freestall barn design. 
Jennifer Callanan* and Amber L. Adams-Progar, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
M7  
Effect of carbon dioxide on oxidative stability of raw milk. 
Jayendra Kumar Amamcharla and Jia Xin Tang*, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
M8  
Hepatic patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 protein is regulated during the transition to lactation pe-
riod in dairy cows. 
Ryan S. Pralle*, Rafael C. Oliveira, Tawny L. Chandler, Sandra J. Bertics, and Heather M. White, University of Wisconsin-Madi-
son, Madison, WI.
M9  
Effect of management practices and housing type on somatic cell counts in Kentucky dairy farms. 
Mickayla A. Myers*, Amanda E. Stone, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
M10  
Effect of milking procedures and mastitis detection methods on somatic cell counts for Kentucky dairy herds. 
Kerri A. Bochantin*, Amanda E. Stone, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
M11  
Effect of a probiotic on dairy calf diarrhea and growth rate. 
Alexis C. Thompson*, Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
M12  
Genomic testing of female Holsteins: A resource for selection and improvement. 
Kimberly M. Davenport*, Joshua J. Peak, and Brenda M. Murdoch, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.
M13  
Effects of rubber coverings for slatted floor facilities on cattle performance and cleanliness. 
Derrick S. Smith*, Bryant R. Chapman, Colleen N. Curtiss, Monica J. Atkin, Steven R. Rust, and Dan L. Grooms, Michigan State 
University, East Lansing, MI.
M14  
Expression of aryl hydrocarbon receptor in the endometrium of dairy heifers during early pregnancy and the estrous cycle. 
Michelle C. Hartzell*, Troy L. Ott, Manasi M. Kamat, and Sreelakshmi Vasudevan, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 
PA.

MONDAY
POSTERS
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M15  
Absence of milk residues after using a hydrogen peroxide pre-dip. 
Jamie E. Leistner*, Joey D. Clark, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
M16  
Effects of adding a pasteurized milk balancer on dairy calf growth and performance. 
Lydia H. Hoene*
1
, B. Houin
2
, and Tamilee Nennich
1,3
, 
1
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 
2
Homestead Dairy, Plymouth, IN, 
3
Famo Feeds, Freeport, MN.
Animal Behavior and Well-Being I
M17  
Associations between feed push-up frequency, lying and feeding behavior, and milk composition of dairy cows. 
Emily K. Miller-Cushon*
1
 and Trevor J. DeVries
2
, 
1
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 
2
Depart-
ment of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
M18  
Effect of timing of feed delivery on feeding behavior and productivity of dairy cows. 
Meagan T. M. King*, Robin E. Crossley, and Trevor J. DeVries, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, 
Guelph, ON, Canada.
M19  
Relationships between dry matter intake, rumination time, lying behavior, and milk yield in lactating cows. 
Dafu Shao*, Fengxia Wang, YaJing Wang, Shengli Li, and Zhijun Cao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Ani-
mal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
M20  
Association between lying behavior and subclinical ketosis in transition dairy cows. 
Emily I. Kaufman*
1
, Stephen J. LeBlanc
2
, Brian W. McBride
1
, Todd F. Duffield
2
, and Trevor J. DeVries
1
, 
1
Department of Animal 
and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, 
2
Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, 
Guelph, ON, Canada.
M21  
Metritic heifers search for a safe place. 
Julia C. Lomb
1
, Julie M. Huzzey
2
, Heather W. Neave*
1
, Daniel M. Weary
1
, Bianca Costa
1
, and Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk
1
, 
1
Uni-
versity of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 
2
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
M22  
Feeding and social behaviors change prior to metritis diagnosis in transition dairy cows. 
Heather W. Neave*, Julia C. Lomb, Julie M. Huzzey, Daniel M. Weary, and Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk, University of British 
Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
M23  
LPS injection in pregnant ewes and the number of lambs born affect maternal behavior and the time to first suckling. 
Cristiane G. Titto*
1
, Fábio L. Henrique
1
, Evaldo A. L. Titto
1
, Adroaldo J. Zanella
2
, Henrique B. Hooper
1
, Lina F. P. Rodriguez
1
, Ana 
Luisa S. Longo
1
, Thays M. C. Leme-dos Santos
1
, Raquel F. Calviello
1
, Jessica C. Veronezi
1
, and Alfredo M. F. Pereira
3
, 
1
Faculdade 
de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil, 
2
Faculdade de Medicina 
Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil, 
3
Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambien-
tais Mediterrânicas, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Alentejo, Portugal.
M24  
Effect of increasing levels of babassu flour starch on feeding behavior of feedlot lambs. 
Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente
1
, Osman José de Aguiar Gerude Neto
1
, Paull Andrews Carvalho Santos
1
, Henrique Nunes 
Parente
1
, Miguel Arcanjo Moreira Filho
1
, Ruan Mourão da Silva Gomes*
1
, Itamara Gomes França
1
, Arnaud Azevedo Alves
2
, and 
Valdi Lima Júnior
3
, 
1
Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Chapadinha, Maranhão, Brazil, 
2
Universidade Federal do Piauí, Tere-
sina, Piauí, Brazil, 
3
Universidade Ferederal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
M25  
Residual feed intake selection: Effect on gilt behavior in response to a lipopolysaccharide challenge. 
Samaneh Azarpajouh*
1
, Jessica Colpoys
1
, Anoosh Rakhshandeh
1,2
, Jack Dekkers
1
, Caitlyn Abell
3
, Nicholas Gabler
1
, and Anna 
Johnson
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas 
Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 
3
DNA Genetics, Columbus, NE.
M26  
Effects of light programs and tryptophan supplementation on stress indicator parameters and growth of weaned piglets. 
Lívea Maria Gomes*
1
, Gabriela de Mello Miassi
1
, Luan Sousa Santos
2
, Marcos Livio Panhoza Tse
1
, and Dirlei Antonio Berto
1
, 
1
Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia – FMVZ/UNESP, Botucatu, SP, Brazil, 
2
Faculdade de Ciencias Agrarias e Veteri-
narias – FCAV/UNESP, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil.

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M27  
The effects of ethyl alcohol as a tool for pain management in neonatal pigs during castration. 
Justin L. Lyles*
1
, Scott D. Carter
1
, John N. Gilliam
2
, Keith L. Bailey
2
, Johann F. Coetzee
3
, and Michelle S. Calvo-Lorenzo
1
, 
1
Okla-
homa State University, Stillwater, OK, 
2
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater, OK, 
3
Iowa State 
University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA.
M28  
Effect of surgical and band castration on indicators of chronic pain in 0-, 2-, and 4-month-old beef calves. 
Sonia Marti
1
, Daniela Melendez*
2,1
, Eugene D. Janzen
2
, Ed Pajor
2
, Diego Moya
1,2
, and Karen S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein
1
, 
1
Ag-
riculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, 
2
University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, AB, 
Canada.
M29  
Characteristics of agonistic behavior of commercially housed pigs after mixing. 
Shin-Jae Rhim*
1
, Hyun-Su Hwang
1
, Seung-Hun Son
1
, Hojeong Kang
1
, and Joon-Ki Hong
2
, 
1
Chung-Ang University, Ansung, 
Gyeonggi, South Korea, 
2
National Institute of Animal Science, Cheonan, Chungnam, South Korea.
M30  
Determining feeder space requirement for growing-finishing pigs. 
Yuzhi Li*
1
, Kimberly McDonalds
2
, and Harold Gonyou
2
, 
1
West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, 
Morris, MN, 
2
Prairie Swine Center Inc., Saskatoon, SK. Canada.
M31  
Effects of different number of animals relative to a single feeding space on performance and behavior in Holstein bulls fed 
high-concentrate diets. 
Maria Devant*
1
, Alex Bach
2,1
, and Marçal Verdú
1
, 
1
IRTA-Ruminant Production, Animal Nutrition, Management, and Welfare 
Research Group, Caldes Montbui, Spain, 
2
ICREA, Barcelona, Spain.
M32  
Effects of stocking density and source of forage fiber on short-term behavioral and lactational responses of Holstein dairy 
cows. 
Mackenzie A. Campbell*
1,2
, Kurt W. Cotanch
1
, Catherine S. Ballard
1
, Heather M. Dann
1
, Dave M. Barbano
3
, Alyssa M. Couse
1
, 
and Richard J. Grant
1
, 
1
William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY, 
2
The University of Vermont, Department of 
Animal Science, Burlington, VT, 
3
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
M33  
Effect of temperament on feedlot performance and carcass traits in purebred and crossbred Nellore cattle. 
Aline C. Sant’Anna*
1
, Fernanda M. Benez
2
, Janaina S. Braga
2
, Arquimedes J. R. Pellechia
2
, and Mateus J. R. Paranhos da Costa
1
, 
1
São Paulo State University, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, São 
Paulo, Brazil, 
2
São Paulo State University, Post Graduate Program in Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian 
Sciences, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil.
M34  
Agitated temperament related to worse carcass quality in feedlot cattle. 
Désirée Ribeiro Soares*
1
, Karen S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein
2
, Joslaine N. Dos Santos Gonçalves Cyrillo
3
, and Mateus J. Rodrigues 
Paranhos da Costa
1
, 
1
Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, UNESP, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil, 
2
Agriculture and 
Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 
3
Centro APTA Bovinos de Corte, Instituto de Zoo-
tecnia, IZ, Sertãozinho, São Paulo, Brazil.
M35  
Effects of handling before and during processing on behavior and ADG of feedlot steers. 
Ruth H. Woiwode*
1
, Temple Grandin
1
, Brett Kirch
1
, and John Paterson
2
, 
1
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 
2
National 
Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Centennial, CO.
M36  
Temperament of beef cattle receiving supplementation on grazing system: daily gain, ultrasound measures, and intake 
behavior. 
C. L. Francisco*, A. M. Castilhos, D. C. M. Silva, F. M. Silva, and A. M. Jorge, Universidade Estadual Paulista-FMVZ, Botucatu, SP, 
Brazil.
Animal Health 
Beef cattle
M37  
Functional capacities of blood neutrophils are influenced by both acute and chronic dexamethasone stress models in beef 
steers. 
Michael A. Ballou*
1
, Jeff A. Carroll
2
, Nicole C. Burdick Sanchez
2
, Nathan D. May
3
, Shelby L. Roberts
3
, Heather D. Hughes
3
, Paul R. 
Broadway
2
, Kate P. Sharon
1,2
, and John T. Richeson
3
, 
1
Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 
TX, 
2
USDA-ARS, Lubbock, TX, 
3
Department of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX.