Symposia Sessions

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

ASAS Writing Workshop

Location: M-N-Q-R

Presenting Author: – University of Connecticut

Presenting Author: – Iowa State University

Presenting Author: – Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT

ASAS-NANP Symposium: Mathematical Modeling Nutrition - Sponsored by National Animal Nutrition Program

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Chair: – Texas A&M University

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM CT

ASAS-NANP Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

8:40 AM - 9:20 AM CT

Lecture 1: Quantum Computing Applied to Animal Nutrition and Agriculture: Emerging Opportunities and Practical Perspectives

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – SAS

9:20 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Lecture 2: Leveraging Ai-derived Digital Phenotypes for Precision Monitoring of Dairy Cattle Production, Health, and Behavior

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – University of Florida

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM CT

ASAS-NANP Symposium Break 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM CT

Hands-on 1: Unlock Computer Vision with AI: Low-code Solutions for Real-world Precision Live Stock Farming Tasks

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM CT

Round Table Discussions and Updates 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – South Dakota State University

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM CT

ASAS-NANP Symposium Networking Lunch

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM CT

Hands-on 2: Fine-tuning Embedding Models for RAG and Text Analysis in Agricultural Applications

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM CT

ASAS-NANP Symposium Break 2

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

3:10 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Hands-on 3: Applications of Optimization in AI Frameworks to Animal Science Modeling

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – Celium Group

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM CT

Round Table Discussions and Updates 2

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Genomics for Animal Science Workshop - Sponsored by NRSP8-RNC and NIFA-AFRI and McNamara Research in Agriculture Firm

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

Chair: – Auburn University, Auburn, USA

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Welcome and Workshop Overview

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Track 1: Introductory Genetics/Genomics (Foundations)

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

Presenting Author: – University of Arizona

Presenting Author: – University of Maryland

Presenting Author: – Auburn University, Auburn, USA

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Track 2: Advanced Functional Genomic Applications of Livestock Regulatory Elements

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

Presenting Author: – Iowa State University

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Track 3: Advanced Quantitative Genomics (GWAS and Genomic Prediction)

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT

Networking Lunch

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Concurrent Workshop Tracks cont'd

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT

Full-Group Roundtable Discussion

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Networking

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, H-I

8:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT

Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Considerations for Replacement Females

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Chair: – Louisiana State University

8:05 AM - 8:50 AM CT

6 - Nutritional Strategies and Metabolic Imprinting for Bos Indicus-influenced Beef Heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – University of Florida | IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – Virginia Tech

8:50 AM - 9:35 AM CT

7 - Nutritional Strategies for Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Replacement Heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Thessaly

Author: – University of Thessaly

9:50 AM - 10:35 AM CT

8 - Long-term Impacts of Short-term Feeding Decisions on Female Ruminants

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Center for Nutrition and Pregnancy and Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, United States

10:35 AM - 11:20 AM CT

9 - The role of early life nutrition in the biological programming of growth and reproductive development of female ruminant livestock species

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Teagasc

Author: – University of Galway

Author: – University College Dublin

11:20 AM - 11:45 AM CT

Ruminant Nutrition Symposium Panel Discussion

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Genetics Symposium

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Co-Chair: – Michigan State University

Co-Chair: – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Bioscience, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT

Genetics Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

8:10 AM - 9:00 AM CT

1 - What Has the past 45 Years Told Me About the Future of Animal Breeding and Genetics?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

9:00 AM - 9:40 AM CT

2 - Swine genetics in the era of complete genomes and pangenomes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Genetics Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM CT

3 - Inter and Trans Generational Effects for Inferring Epigenetic Inheritance: Present Knowledge and Perspectives

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of Sassari

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM CT

4 - Advancing in Vitro Embryo and Calf Production with the Power of Multiomics and Systems Biology

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Aarhus University

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM CT

5 - Genetic Resources for Improved Functional Insights and Prediction of Relevant Traits in Livestock

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of Idaho

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CT

CSAS Symposium 1: Advances in Sustainable Ruminant and Non‑Ruminant Animal Production - Sponsored by Canadian Society of Animal Science

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Chair: – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

1:30 PM - 1:35 PM CT

CSAS Symposium 1 Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

1:35 PM - 2:10 PM CT

58 - Building Blocks: Nutrition, Critical Thinking and Training the Next Generation of Animal Nutritionists

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Dalhousie University

2:10 PM - 2:45 PM CT

59 - Leveraging Functional Ingredients to Improve Gut Health and Resilience in Monogastric Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Saskatchewan

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT

CSAS Symposium 1 Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

3:15 PM - 3:50 PM CT

60 - Forage and Grazing Strategies to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability in Canadian Livestock Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Alberta

3:50 PM - 4:25 PM CT

61 - Enriching Early Life to Promote the Co-development of Microbiome and Immune System in Neonatal Calves

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

1:30 PM - 5:15 PM CT

Beef and Dairy Symposium: New Concepts to Mitigate Stress and Optimize Productivity in Beef and Dairy Systems - Sponsored by FERA Diagnostics

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Chair: – Texas A&M University

1:30 PM - 1:35 PM CT

Beef and Dairy Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

1:35 PM - 2:20 PM CT

62 - The Effects of Stress in Dairy Cattle and the Role of Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Finger Lakes Farm Vets and consulting vet for FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals

2:20 PM - 3:05 PM CT

63 - Research-based Solutions to Minimize Stress and Improve Production Efficiency in Dairy Operations

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – University of Florida

3:05 PM - 3:20 PM CT

Beef and Dairy Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

3:20 PM - 4:05 PM CT

64 - Adoption of Research-based Stockmanship Practices to Reduce Stress and Improve Welfare, Health, and Productivity in Beef Production Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Production Animal Consultation

4:05 PM - 4:50 PM CT

65 - Research-based Strategies to Minimize Stress and Improve Production Efficiency in Beef Cattle: The Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

4:50 PM - 5:15 PM CT

Beef and Dairy Symposium Closing

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

CSAS Symposium 2: Advancements in Sustainable Ruminant Livestock Systems in North America - Sponsored by Canadian Society of Animal Science

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Chair: – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Bioscience, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT

CSAS Symposium 2 Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

8:10 AM - 8:45 AM CT

112 - Ecosystems Services Influenced by Ruminant Livestock

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of California, Davis

8:45 AM - 9:20 AM CT

113 - Environmental Impacts of N. American Ruminant Livestock Production – Where Have We Been and Where Are We Headed?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Kansas State University

9:20 AM - 9:45 AM CT

CSAS Symposium 2 Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

9:45 AM - 10:20 AM CT

114 - Animal Welfare – A Four- or Two-legged Issue?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Elanco Animal Health

10:20 AM - 10:55 AM CT

115 - Socio-economic Dimensions of Advancing Ruminant Livestock Sustainability

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

10:55 AM - 11:30 AM CT

116 - Ruminant Impacts on Land Use Alignment and Dietary Sufficiency Under Diverse Food Consumption and Land Use Scenarios

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Virginia Tech

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

CSAS Symposium Panel Discussion

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Feed Management Symposium: Increasing Awareness and Use of Livestock Feed Management Through the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) - Sponsored by National Animal Nutrition Program

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Chair: – Texas A&M University

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT

Feed Management Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

8:10 AM - 8:30 AM CT

108 - ARS Food Animal Production in Animal Science

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – USDA-ARS

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT

109 - Increasing Awareness and Use of Livestock Feed Management Through the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP): Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

Panelists: – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Panelists: – USDA, ARS, US Meat Animal Research Center

Panelists: – Akralos Nutrition

Panelists: – Larson Farms

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM CT

Feed Management Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT

110 - Increasing Awareness and Use of Livestock Feed Management Through the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP): Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – The Cows Are Always Right

Panelists: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Panelists: – USDA-ARS

Panelists: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Panelists: – Four Hands Holsteins

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM CT

111 - Strategies to Improve Nutrient Utilization Efficiency in Swine Production Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota

Panelists: – University of Minnesota

Panelists: – USDA-Agricultural Research Service

Panelists: – Institute for Feed Education and Research / AFIA

Panelists: – Trails End Farm

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Closing Remarks

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, E-F

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 1: Drivers of Food Choice Preference - Sponsored by Champion Petfoods

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Chair: – Rangen Group

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 1 Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM CT

117 - The Role of Genetics and Environment in the Determination of Sensory Preferences

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Monell Chemical Sense Center

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM CT

118 - Viral vs empirical: Informing pet parents how to make appropriate pet food purchasing decisions and tackling nutritional misinformation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – São Paulo State University

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 1 Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CT

119 - Olfactory Drivers of Food Preference: Adapting Sensory Analysis for Dogs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Texas Tech University

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT

120 - What We (think We) Understand About Palatability Testing and Where We Go from Here?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Mars Pet Nutrition

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 1 Round Table Discussion

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

9:00 AM - 5:15 PM CT

Novonesis' Feed Smarter Symposium: Advancing Probiotic Science Across Cattle Systems - Sponsored by Novonesis

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Co-Chair: – Novonesis

Co-Chair: – Texas A&M University

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM CT

Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

9:05 AM - 9:40 AM CT

167 - Feed Smarter: Probiotics in Beef and Dairy Cattle: Where Are We Really?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Georgia

Author: – University of Georgia

Author: – University of Georgia - Tifton

Author: – Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM CT

168 - Effects of Bacillus-based and Active Dry Yeast Microbials Supplementation on Intake, Digestibility, and Ruminal Fermentation Parameters of Rumen-cannulated Angus Heifers Fed a Corn-silage-based Diet

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Virginia Tech

Author: – Virginia Tech

Author: – Novonesis

9:55 AM - 10:30 AM CT

169 - Feed Smarter: Bacillus-based Direct-fed Microbial Supplementation in Cow-calf Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – University of Florida | IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center

Author: – Virginia Tech

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CT

Symposium AM Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

170 - Influence of Bacillus-dfm and Hydroxy Trace Minerals on in vitro Digestibility Parameters of Grass Hay

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Federal University of São João del Rei - UFSJ/Colorado State University

Author: – Novonesis

Author: – Nutreco Nederland - Selko

Author: – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: – Colorado State University

11:00 AM - 11:35 AM CT

171 - Feed Smarter: Bacillus Based Direct Fed Microbial Supplementation Improves Feed Intake and Reduces Stress Markers in Feeder Calves

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Virginia Tech

11:35 AM - 11:50 AM CT

172 - Supplementing a Bacillus-based Probiotic to Mitigate Frothy Bloat in Beef Cattle Receiving a High-concentrate Diet

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Texas A&M University

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – UFPEL

Author: – Novonesis

11:50 AM - 1:30 PM CT

Symposium Lunch Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

1:30 PM - 2:05 PM CT

173 - Feed Smarter: Supplementation of Bacillus and Other Microbial-derived Feed Additives and Their Impact on Finishing Cattle Production

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – South Dakota State University

Author: – Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University

2:05 PM - 2:20 PM CT

174 - Effects of Feeding a Bacillus-based Probiotic on Performance of Feedlot Cattle Offered a High-concentrate Diet Supplemented with Sodium Monensin

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Biofarma

Author: – Novonesis

Presenting Author: – Novonesis

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM CT

175 - Influence of Bacillus-dfm and Trace Minerals Sources on in vitro Digestibility Parameters of a Feedlot Diet

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Federal University of São João del Rei - UFSJ/Colorado State University

Author: – Novonesis

Author: – Nutreco Nederland - Selko

Author: – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: – Colorado State University

2:35 PM - 3:10 PM CT

176 - Award Talk: Probiotics as Immunomodulator in Beef Cattle Exposed to Stress Challenges

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

3:10 PM - 3:25 PM CT

177 - Supplementing a Bacillus-based Probiotic to Mitigate Acidosis in Beef Cattle Consuming a High-concentrate Diet

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – UFPEL

Author: – Novonesis

3:25 PM - 3:40 PM CT

Symposium PM Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

3:40 PM - 4:15 PM CT

178 - Feed Smarter: Probiotics to Improve Nutrient Digestibility in Dairy Cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Wisconsin - Madison

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

179 - Effects of Incubating Bacillus Paralicheniformis 809 and Bacillus Subtilis 810 on in vitro Nutrient Disappearance of Feedstuffs and Total Mixed Rations Commonly Used in European Dairy Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Novonesis

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Author: – ForFarmers Group

Author: – Novonesis

Presenting Author: – Novonesis

Author: – Novonesis

4:30 PM - 5:05 PM CT

180 - Probiotics to transition and lactating dairy cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Florida

5:05 PM - 5:15 PM CT

Symposium Closing

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M AgriLife Research

1:15 PM - 1:20 PM CT

Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

1:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT

Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Chair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming

1:20 PM - 2:05 PM CT

162 - Lactocrine Programming of Neonatal Testis Development: Evidence from Swine

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Nebraska

2:05 PM - 2:20 PM CT

163 - A Preliminary Analysis of Physiological Factors Influencing Fetal Development in Gilts Exposed to Varying Heat Stress Intensities During Early and Late Gestation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Missouri

Author: – Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Author: – University of Missouri

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

Author: – University of Melbourne

Author: – Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Author: – University of Missouri

2:20 PM - 3:05 PM CT

164 - Developmental Plasticity: Maternal Nutrition's Impacts Through The Lifecycle of Livestock

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Montana State University

Author: – North Dakota State University

3:05 PM - 3:30 PM CT

Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CT

165 - Postnatal Nutritional Programming of the Ovarian Reserve in Beef Heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – University of Wyoming

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

166 - Effects of in-vitro Embryo Production on Placental Steroid Hormone Synthesis, Placental Morphology, Calf Vigor, and Calf Growth Through Weaning

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – North Dakota State University

Author: – Montana State University

Author: – USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory

Author: – Montana State University

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CT

167 - Effects of Early Life Nutrition on Development and Age at Puberty

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Teagasc

Author: – University College Dublin

Author: – University of Galway

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Beef Species Symposium: Energetics

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Chair: – Texas A&M University

8:00 AM - 8:05 AM CT

Beef Species Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

8:05 AM - 9:00 AM CT

293 - Advances and Future Research Directions for Energetic Research of Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Texas Tech University

9:00 AM - 9:55 AM CT

294 - Energetics and Energetic Efficiency of Beef Cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – UNL Extension

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM CT

Beef Species Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

10:10 AM - 11:05 AM CT

295 - Using Respiratory Gas Fluxes to Access the Energy Intake and Utilization by Grazing and Group Fed Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Author: – USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Author: – Texas A&M University

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM CT

296 - Beyond RFI: Optimizing Energetic Efficiency in Grazing Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Advances in Growth, Development and Meat Science Symposium: Technology-driven Strategies for Precision Growth and Meat Quality - Sponsored by the Rodney L. Preston Appreciation Club

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Chair: – Iowa State University

2:00 PM - 2:05 PM CT

Advances Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

2:05 PM - 3:00 PM CT

301 - Vitamin A–mediated Developmental Programming of Muscle and Marbling Fat in Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Washington State University

3:00 PM - 3:55 PM CT

302 - The Role of Satellite Cells in Wooden Breast Development and Meat Quality in Broilers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University

Author: – Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University

Author: – Global R&D, Cobb-Vantress, LLC

3:55 PM - 4:10 PM CT

Advances Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM CT

303 - Beyond Growth: Ai-based Adaptive Protein Concept for Comprehensive Animal Development

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota, Department of Animal Science

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 2: Rigor and Reproducibility in Nutrition Research - Sponsored by Zinpro

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Chair: – Kansas State University

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 2 Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM CT

297 - The Need for Rigor, Reproducibility, Transparency, and Trustworthiness in Nutrition Research

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Baylor College of Medicine

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT

298 - Exposure Variables in Nutritional Epidemiology: Are They Telling Us What We Think They Are?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Virginia Tech

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 2 Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

299 - Microbiome Analysis as a Tool to Investigate Gut Health: Methodological Considerations

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – Gastrointestinal Laboratory Texas A&M University

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CT

300 - Embracing Biological Variability: A Path to Reproducible and Generalizable Animal Science

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

Presenting Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Companion Animal Symposium 2 Round Table Discussion

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D

8:00 AM - 8:05 AM CT

Symposium Introduction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT

Animal Health and Contemporary Issues Joint Symposium: Precision Livestock Solutions: Health Optimization & Early Disease Detection

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Co-Chair: – United Animal Health; Department of Animal Science, Purdue University

Co-Chair: – University of Connecticut

8:05 AM - 8:30 AM CT

365 - Grazing Beef and Bison Health Management from Ranch to National Scale: The Next Step with Technology

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – South Dakota State University

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM CT

366 - Dietary Gestational and Lactational Supplementation of Live Yeast to Sows Regulates Immune Markers and Gut Development in Piglets

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Purdue University

8:55 AM - 9:20 AM CT

367 - Multi-modal Machine Learning for the Early Detection of Subclinical Ketosis in Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Data Science Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

9:20 AM - 9:35 AM CT

Symposium Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

9:35 AM - 10:00 AM CT

368 - Accuracy, Reliability, and Value of New Digital Technologies in Swine Production Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – United Animal Health

Author: – United Animal Health

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM CT

369 - Proteomic Signatures of Health and Aging

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Oklahoma State University