Conference information and scientific program

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11:15 AM 
191  
Effect of milky derived flavor inclusion in creep-feed diets on suckling piglet performance and litter homogeneity. 
Laia Blavi*
1
, David Solà-Oriol
1
, Francisco Javier Crespo
2
, María del Mar Serra
2
, and José Francisco Pérez
1
, 
1
Animal 
Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bel-
laterra, Spain, 
2
Interquim S.A (Ferrer Health Tech), Barcelona, Spain.
11:30 AM 
192  
Effects of cathelicidin-BF on growth performance, intestinal morphology and inflammation in weanling piglets. 
Hongbo Yi*, Caihua Yu, Haiwen Zhang, Huahua Du, and Yizhen Wang, Institute of Feed Science, College of Animal Sci-
ences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
11:45 AM 
193  
Improving growth performance of weaning pigs with different dosages of combined natural growth promoter 
products. 
Jose A. Soto*
1
 and Attila Kovacs
2
, 
1
Biomin America Inc., San Antonio, TX, 
2
Biomin Holding GmbH, Herzogenburg, 
Austria.
12:00 PM 
194  
The effects of exogenous protease enzyme on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, fecal 
microflora, fecal gas emission, and fecal score in weanling pigs. 
Glenmer B. Tactacan*
1
, Se-young Oh
1
, Jin H. Cho
2
, and In H. Kim
3
, 
1
Innovation and Development Department, Jefo Nu-
trition, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, 
2
Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 
Chungbuk, Korea, 
3
Department of Animal Resources and Science, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.
12:15 PM 
195  
Maternal betaine supplementation during gestation attenuates hepatic cell cycle and proliferation through epi-
genetic regulation of the STAT3-dependent pathway in newborn piglets. 
Demin Cai*, Mengjie Yuan, Yimin Jia, Yun Hu, and Ruqian Zhao, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing City, China.
ADSA-SAD (Student Affiliate Division) Undergraduate Competition 
Dairy Foods
Chair: Dale Olver, Pennsylvania State University 
St. John’s 22/23
11:00 AM 
196  
Organic versus conventional milk production systems. 
Savannah B. Meade* and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
11:15 AM 
197  
Postmortem factors relevant to veal quality. 
Sloane Garcia* and Chad Carr, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
11:30 AM 
198  
Probiotics in yogurt and human health. 
Erin M. Sole* and Gustavo J. Lascano, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
11:45 AM 
199  
Protein pricing and promoting: A renewed outlook on milk. 
Jessica M. Sentelle*, David R. Winston, and Benjamin A. Corl, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
12:00 PM 
200  
Reinventing sweetness in dairy products. 
Halee L. Wasson* and Dale R. Olver, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
12:15 PM 
201  
How fair is Fairlife? 
Sarah Genest* and Cathleen C. Williams, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

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ORALS
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ADSA Foundation PhD Symposium 
Meeting the present and future demand for employees with a PhD
Chair: Mike Socha, Zinpro Corporation 
Sponsor: ADSA Foundation 
Panzacola F-4
2:00 PM 
202  
Current and anticipated supply of people with PhDs. 
J. R. Knapp*, Fox Hollow Consulting LLC, Columbus, OH.
2:30 PM 
203  
What can industry and academia do to help maintain viability of dairy/animal science departments at land-grant 
institutions? 
Kenneth G Odde*, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
3:00 PM 
204  
Graduate student perspective: Concerns with pursuing a PhD. 
Curtis W. Park*, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
3:30 PM 
205  
Industry–university partnerships in research and graduate student training. 
Michael L. Day*, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
4:00 PM 
  
Roundtable discussion (1 hour) with speakers on funding PhD programs:
 
206  
Opportunities for PhD student training support at the National Science Foundation. 
Steven Ellis*, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.
 
207  
Research funding opportunities available through Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research. 
Christopher Mallett*
1,2
, 
1
Cargill, Wayzata, MN, 
2
Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research, Washington, DC.
 
208  
Dairy Management Inc.’s role in funding PhD research. 
David R. McCoy*, Dairy Management Inc., Rosemont, IL.
 
209  
Funding opportunities for PhD programs in animal, dairy, and poultry science at the USDA National Institute of 
Food and Agriculture. 
Mark A. Mirando*, Adele M. Turzillo, and Ray Ali, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Washington, DC.
ADSA Multidisciplinary and International Leadership Keynote (MILK) Symposium 
Global dairy perspective—Production, processing, people, politics, and priorities
Chair: Leo Timms, Iowa State University 
Sponsor: ADSA Foundation 
Panzacola H-1
2:00 PM 
  
Introduction. 
Leo Timms, Iowa State University.
2:00 PM 
210  
Role of milk and milk production in reducing poverty and malnutrition in emerging market countries. 
Jim Yazman*, US Agency for International Agriculture, Washington, DC.
2:30 PM 
211  
Meeting 2050 global milk demand while freezing the environmental footprint of dairy production. 
Roger A. Cady and Howard B. Green*, Elanco, Greenfield, IN.
3:00 PM 
212  
Global dairy: African perspective. 
Pieter H. Henning*
1
 and Lourens J. Erasmus
2
, 
1
Meadow Feeds, Johannesburg, South Africa, 
2
University of Pretoria, 
Pretoria, South Africa.
3:30 PM 
213  
Dairy in China: Present status and future prospects. 
Jiaqu Wang*, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.

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4:00 PM 
214  
Brazil: Recent growth, importance and future of dairy markets. 
Marcelo Pereira de Carvalho*, AgriPoint Consultoria, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
4:30 PM 
  
Discussion; questions and answers.
ADSA Southern Section Symposium 
Maximizing forage quality in the Southeast
Chair: Shannon Davidson, North Carolina State University 
Wekiwa 1/2
2:00 PM 
215  
Improving corn silage quality in the Southeast and throughout the United States. 
Donna M. Amaral-Phillips*, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
2:30 PM 
216  
The effect of forage quality on health and performance of dairy cattle. 
Adegbola T. Adesogan*, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
3:00 PM 
217  
Warm season annual grasses for dairy cattle. 
J. K. Bernard*, University of Georgia, Department of Animal and Dairy Science, Tifton, GA.
3:30 PM 
218  
Forage systems for Southern dairy production. 
John G. Andrae*, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
4:00 PM 
219  
Environment and crop management as determinants of forage yield and quality in the Southeast. 
Gonzalo Ferreira*, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA.
ADSA-SAD (Student Affiliate Division) Undergraduate Competition 
Dairy Production
Chair: Jeffrey Bewley, University of Kentucky 
St. John’s 22/23
2:00 PM 
220  
The effects of heat stress on reproductive fertility: An effective solution. 
Alexandra T. Lemus* and Peter J. Hansen, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
2:15 PM 
221  
Effects of colostrum and milk intake on future performance in dairy calves. 
Katherine M. Kelly*, Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
2:30 PM 
222  
The effects of feeding heat-treated colostrum to dairy calves. 
Rebecca N. Klopp* and Dale R. Olver, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
2:45 PM 
223  
Rumen development in dairy calves. 
Morgan Richard* and Cathleen C. Williams, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
3:00 PM 
224  
The effect of automated calf feeders on calf welfare. 
Kelly H. Leatherman*, David R. Winston, and Robert E. James, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
3:15 PM 
225  
Effectiveness of DHIA herd testing frequency on management decisions and dairy herd performance. 
Lauren E. G. Clemency*, Kasimu Ingawa, Steven Washburn, John Clay, and Shannon Davidson, North Carolina State 
University, Raleigh, NC.
3:30 PM 
226  
Hyperkeratosis: A costly consequence of milking equipment. 
Kayla J. Alward* and Jillian F. Bohlen, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

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ORALS
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ADSA-SAD (Student Affiliate Division) Undergraduate Competition 
Original Research
Chair: Cathleen Williams, Louisiana State University 
St. John’s 26/27
2:00 PM 
227  
Use of green vegetative index maps to predict nutritional quality variation of corn silage. 
Eleonor L. Cayford*
1
, Leyang Feng
2
, Shao Yang
2
, and Gonzalo Ferreira
1
, 
1
Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Poly-
technic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 
2
Geography Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 
State University, Blacksburg, VA.
2:15 PM 
228  
Processed water and its effect on daily intake and growth in dairy calves. 
Patrick J. Neff*
1
, Matt C. Claeys
1
, and Tamilee D. Nennich
1,2
, 
1
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 
2
Famo Feeds, 
Freeport, MN.
2:30 PM 
229  
Calving detection in dairy cattle using a novel vaginal temperature device. 
Megan C. Hardy*, Denise L. Ray, Joey D. Clark, and Jeffrey M. Bewley, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
2:45 PM 
230  
Consideration of DGAT1 interactions with DNA markers improved genetic predictions. 
Amber N. Gabel* and Chad D. Dechow, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
3:00 PM 
231  
Effectiveness of treating subclinical ketosis in dairy cows. 
Albert J. Brown*
1
, Maurice L. Eastridge
1
, Leon D. Weaver
2
, and K. J. Chapman
2
, 
1
The Ohio State University, Columbus, 
OH, 
2
Bridgewater Dairy, Montpelier, OH, US.
3:15 PM 
232  
Assessing the impact of bovine fecal contamination in water on health and management practices. 
Sarah J. Thomsen*
1
, Jillian F. Bohlen
1
, and J. Brooks Crozier
2
, 
1
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 
2
Roanoke College, 
Salem, VA.
Animal Behavior and Well-Being Symposium 
Novel and multidisciplinary approaches to animal welfare
Chair: Kathryn Proudfoot, Ohio State University 
Sponsor: Merck Animal Health 
Suwannee 13/14
2:00 PM 
233  
Opportunities and challenges of interdisciplinary approaches to quantifying welfare. 
Peter D. Krawczel*, The University of Tennessee, Department of Animal Science, Knoxville, TN.
2:45 PM 
234  
Animal welfare as a source of confounding and variation in science. 
Amy L Stanton*, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
3:30 PM 
235  
Interaction between coping style/personality, social stress, and disease risk. 
J.M. Koolhaas*, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
4:15 PM 
236  
Of nature and nurture: The role of genetics and environment in behavioral development. 
T. Bas Rodenburg*, Behavioural Ecology Group, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands.

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Animal Health 
Swine health and transition cows
Chair: Marnie Mellencamp, Zoetis 
Sebastian I-2
2:00 PM 
237  
Protected sodium butyrate may reduce Salmonella spp. excretion in contaminated fattening pig farms. 
M. Puyalto*
1
, R. C. Mainar-Jaime
2
, S. Andres-Barranco
3
, E. Creus
4
, and J. J. Mallo
1
, 
1
Norel S.A, Spain, 
2
Department of 
Animal Pathology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, 
3
Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragon, 
Spain, 
4
Agrofestiic S.L, Spain.
2:15 PM 
238  
Rapid cooling after acute hyperthermia alters intestinal morphology and may negatively affect pig health. 
J. S. Johnson*, A. Sapkota, and D. C. Lay, USDA-ARS Livestock Behavior Research Unit, West Lafayette, IN.
2:30 PM 
239  
Mycotoxin-contaminated diets affect immunity parameters of piglets. 
Simone Schaumberger*, Sabine Masching, and Ursula Hofstetter, Biomin Holding GmbH, Herzogenburg, Austria.
2:45 PM 
240  
Butyrate enhances disease resistance of piglets through up-regulated gene expression of endogenous host de-
fense peptides. 
Haitao Xiong*, Bingxiu Guo, and Yizhen Wang, College of Animal Sciences of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zheji-
ang, China.
3:00 PM 
241  
The effect of antiseptic compounds on umbilical cord healing and infection rates in neonatal piglets from a com-
mercial facility. 
Amanda L. Robinson*, Jessica D. Colpoys, Glenn D. Robinson, Elizabeth A. Hines, Leo L. Timms, Erika M. Edwards, 
Kenneth J. Stalder, Anna K. Johnson, and Howard D. Tyler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
3:15 PM 
242  
Porcine hepcidin protects piglet intestinal epithelial cells by aggregating Escherichia coli K88. 
Huahua Du*, Dan Liu, and Zhenshun Gan, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
3:30 PM 
243  
Limited sun exposure increases 25(OH)D serum concentration and affects mRNA expression of the vitamin D 
enzymes in liver and kidney of growing pigs at high altitude. 
Samanta R. Fensterseifer*
1
, D. Enette Larson-Meyer
2
, Bennett C. Ingold
2
, Kathleen J. Austin
1
, Kacey C. Myers
1
, and 
Brenda M. Alexander
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 
2
Department of Family 
and Consumer Sciences, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
3:45 PM 
244  
Relationship between left displacement of the abomasum and daily milk yield in high-producing Chilean dairy 
cows. 
Pedro G. Melendez*
1
, Catalina Romero
2
, Maria P. Marin
2
, Mario Duchens
3
, Patrick Pithua
1
, and Pablo J. Pinedo
4,5
, 
1
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, 
2
University Santo Tomas, Viña del Mar, Chile, 
3
University of Chile, 
Santiago, Chile, 
4
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Amarillo, TX, 
5
Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX.
4:00 PM 
245  
Comparison of hematological parameters in dairy cows during periparturient period. 
Samir Kumar Dash*
1
, Hemant Dasharath Kadam
1
, Asmita Anant Kulkarni
1
, Mohua Das Gupta
1
, Narayan Laxman 
Phadke
1
, and Arun P. Phatak
2
, 
1
BAIF Development Research Foundation, Central Research Station, Uruli Kanchan, 
Pune, Maharastra, India, 
2
Waterford, CA.
4:15 PM 
246  
Characterizing the effect of feed restriction on biomarkers of leaky gut. 
Sara K. Stoakes*
1
, Erin A. Nolan
1
, David J. Valko
1
, Mohannad Abuajamieh
1
, Jake Seibert
1
, Maria V. Sanz Fernandez
1
, 
Patrick J. Gorden
1
, Howard B. Green
2
, Katie M. Schoenberg
2
, William E. Trout
2
, and Lance H. Baumgard
1
, 
1
Iowa State 
University, Ames, IA, 
2
Elanco Animal Health, Indianapolis, IN.
4:30 PM 
247  
Neutrophil function is dysregulated over the transition period. 
Mallory A. Crookenden*
1
, Caroline G. Walker
1
, Axel Heiser
6,5
, Juan J. Loor
2
, Kasey M. Moyes
3
, Jane K. Kay
1
, Susanne 
Meier
1
, Alan Murray
5
, Venkata S. R. Dukkipati
5
, Murray Mitchell
4
, and John R. Roche
1
, 
1
DairyNZ, Hamilton, New 
Zealand, 
2
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL, 
3
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 
4
University of 
Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 
5
Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 
6
AgResearch, 
Palmerston North, New Zealand.

MONDAY
ORALS
115
4:45 PM 
248  
The effects of grain-induced subactue ruminal acidosis on blood plasma proteomic characterization in dairy cows. 
S. C. Li*
1
, A. M. Danscher
2
, P. Azevedo
1
, P. H. Andersen
3
, P. Ezzati
4
, J. A Wilkins
4
, E. Khafipour
1
, and J. C. Plaizier
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 
2
Department of Large Animal 
Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 
3
Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of 
Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden, 
4
Manitoba Centre for Proteomics & Systems Biology, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 
Canada.
Animal Health Symposium 
Understanding and reducing the impact of various stressors on 
immune responses and health of cattle
Chair: Charlie Elrod, Balchem Corporation 
Sponsor: Merck Animal Health 
Sebastian I-3
2:00 PM 
249  
Understanding what stresses a dairy cow and the effect on immunity. 
Michael A. Ballou*, Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Lubbock, TX.
2:45 PM 
250  
Stress, immunity, and management of calves. 
Lindsey E. Hulbert* and Sonia J. Moisá, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Man-
hattan, KS.
3:15 PM 
  
Break
3:30 PM 
251  
Effects of late-gestation heat stress on immunity and performance of calves. 
Geoffrey Dahl*
1
, Ana Monteiro
2
, and Sha Tao
2
, 
1
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 
2
University of Georgia, Tifton, 
GA.
4:00 PM 
252  
Social stressors and their effects on immunity and health of periparturient dairy cows. 
Ricardo C. Chebel*
1,2
, Paula R. B. Silva
2
, Karen Luchterhand
2
, and Marcia Endres
2
, 
1
University of Florida, Gainesville, 
FL, 
2
University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
4:30 PM 
253  
Metabolic and physiological stressors during the periparturient period and effects on immunity and health of 
dairy cows. 
José E. P. Santos*, Eduardo S. Ribeiro, and Natalia Martinez, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) and paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease) Symposium 
What we know and what we need to know
Chair: Ken Olson, KEO Consulting 
Sponsor: American Association of Mycobacterial Diseases (AAMD) 
Panzacola F-3
2:00 PM 
  
Introduction. 
Vivek Kapur, The Pennsylvania State University.
2:00 PM 
254  
A three-year study of bovine tuberculosis in an enzootic area, the Nile Delta. 
Adel M. Talaat*
1
, Hazem A. Abdelaal
1
, and Essam A. Nasr
2
, 
1
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
Veteri-
nary Serum and Vaccine Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt.
2:30 PM 
255  
Host genomics—What have we learned? 
Holly L. Neibergs*, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

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3:00 PM 
256  
Johne’s disease and bovine tuberculosis: Updates on control and prevention. 
Scott J. Wells*
1
, Kimberley L. VanderWaal
1
, Catalina Picasso
1
, Eva A. Enns
1
, Meggan Craft
1
, Federico Fernandez
2
, 
Andres Gil
3
, Julio Alvarez
1
, Lucas Dominguez
1
, and Andres Perez
1
, 
1
University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, 
2
Ministerio 
de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca, Montevideo, Uruguay, 
3
Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, 
Montevideo, Uruguay.
3:30 PM 
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