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Monday, July 20, 2026
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Registration Desk Hours

6:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Registration Desk Hours

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM CT
Student Breakfast and Learn

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM CT

Student Breakfast and Learn

Location: Community Terrace

Presenting Author: Steven A. Zinn – University of Connecticut

Presenting Author: Matthew A. Cleveland, PhD, MBA – Genus PLC

Presenting Author: Matthew Crouse – Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Presenting Author: Joel S. Caton – North Dakota State University

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT
CSAS Graduate Student Oral Competition MS

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

CSAS Graduate Student Oral Competition MS

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CT

44 - A Benchmark Study of Feeding and Management Practices, Feed Utilization, and Adoption of Growth-enhancing Technologies by the Canadian Feedlot Industry

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Kenneth A. Halibert – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Megan St.Martin – Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

Author: Gregory B. Penner, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Kim H. Ominski, PhD – Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Author: Stephanie A. Terry, PhD – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Megan Van Schaik – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Author: Brenna Grant – Canfax Research Services

Author: Mary Lou Swift – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Jenilee F. Peters – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Katie M. Wood – Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

Author: Gabriel O. Ribeiro, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CT

45 - Consumption, Ruminal Degradation, and Rumen Accumulation of a Novel Compostable Hay-bale Net-wrap

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Abigail K. Wall, n/a – 1Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Timothy Mutsvangwa, PhD – 1Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Flavia O. S. van Cleef – 1Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Brenda J. Ralston, PhD, MSc (she/her/hers) – University of Calgary

Author: Obioha N. Durunna – Lakeland College

Author: Andrea M. Hanson – Lakeland College

Author: Gabriel O. Ribeiro, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CT

46 - Effects of Fermentable Carbohydrates on Boar Taint and Fecal Short-chain Fatty Acid Profiles in Intact Male Pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Sunbin Kim, N/A, n/a – University of Guelph

Author: Christine Bone, PhD – University of Guelph

Author: E. James Squires, PhD – University of Guelph

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM CT

47 - Effects of Mild Nutritional Restrictions During Mid-gestation on Neonatal Calf Performance and Placental Function in Extended-grazed Beef Cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Gayathri Dhanushka Diddeniya Diddeniyage, n/a – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary

Author: Nilusha Malmuthuge, PhD – University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Author: Juan Hernandez-Medrano, PhD – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

48 - Effects of Pain Control Methods, Including a Lidocaine-impregnated Elastrator Band, on Growth Performance and Wound Healing in Lambs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Thoreau Colucci, n/a – University of Guelph

Author: Augusto Madureira, PhD – Michigan State University

Author: Derek B. Haley, PhD – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Ben Lecorps, PhD – Bristol Veterinary School

Author: Paul Luimes, PhD – University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

Author: Charlotte Winder, PhD – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Tracy Burnett, PhD – University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM CT

49 - Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Individually Housed Beef X Holstein Steers and Holstein Steers Fed to Finish

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Ireland Kyrzyk-Smith – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Stephanie A. Terry, PhD – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Erika E. Cornand, MSc – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Gregory B. Penner, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Deanne H. Fulawka – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Kim H. Ominski, PhD – Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM CT

50 - Growth Performance of Finishing Feedlot Steers Fed a Diet with Continuous or Intermittent Inclusion of Ergot Alkaloids with and Without a Mycotoxin Deactivating Product During Summer Months

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Darby Meyer, n/a – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Kim Stanford – University of Lethbridge

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Gregory B. Penner, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

Author: Karen S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Gabriel O. Ribeiro, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM CT

51 - Modeling Drought-related Changes in Forage Yield and Quality and Its Impacts on Whole-farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Canadian Cow-calf Production Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Isabell Reutter – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Karin H. Wittenberg – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Aklilu W. Alemu, PhD – Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, University of Manitoba

Author: Deanne H. Fulawka – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Marcos Cordeiro – University of Manitoba, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment

Author: Kim H. Ominski, PhD – Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

52 - Transferability of Methane Emission SNP Effects from Dairy to Beef Cattle Populations

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Timothy T. Houghton, II, n/a – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Author: Samla M F Cunha, n/a (she/her/hers) – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Author: Madeline J. McLennan – Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

Author: Katie M. Wood – University of Guelph

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

Author: Filippo Miglior – Lactanet, University of Guelph

Author: Christine F. Baes – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Author: Flavio S. Schenkel – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT
Ruminant Nutrition 1: Enteric Methane Emissions

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

Ruminant Nutrition 1: Enteric Methane Emissions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CT

32 - Cattle Preferential Intake of Seaweed Supplementation and Effects on Methane Emissions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Jocelyn Torres (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University

Author: Aline C. Rezende dos Santos – Oregon State University

Author: Erica Ferri de Oliveira – Oregon State University

Author: James Fox – Oregon State University

Author: Rory C. O'Connor – United States Department of Agriculture

Author: Juliana Ranches – Oregon State University

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CT

33 - Effects of Frequency of Asparagopsis Taxiformis Supplementation on Methane Production and Energy and Nitrogen Balance in Beef Steers Fed a Forage-based Diet

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Samuel R. Talley, n/a – University of Missouri

Author: Eric A. Bailey – University of Missouri

Author: Emily A. Petzel, n/a – USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Author: Harley D. Naumann, PhD – University of Missouri

Author: Sophia C. Seibert – University of Missouri

Author: Emma R. Bauer – University of Missouri

Author: Derek W. Brake – Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CT

34 - Dose-response Relationship of a Blended Tannin Extract on Ruminal Fermentation Dynamics, Methane Production, and Diet Digestibility Using the in vitro Gas Production Technique

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Clarice Francis – Texas A&M University

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

Author: Nathalia D. Gresham, n/a – Texas A&M University

Author: Mingyung Lee (she/her/hers) – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: Marcia Helena Machado da Rocha Fernandes, PhD (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University

Author: Luis Orlindo Tedeschi, PhD – Texas A&M University

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM CT

35 - Effect of Donor Adaptation to Tannin Extract on Methane Production in an in vitro Rumen Fermentation System

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: Nathalia D. Gresham, n/a – Texas A&M University

Presenting Author: Clarice Francis – Texas A&M University

Author: Mingyung Lee (she/her/hers) – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

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

Author: Marcia Helena Machado da Rocha Fernandes, PhD (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University

Author: Luis Orlindo Tedeschi, PhD – Texas A&M University

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

Ruminant Nutrition 1: Enteric Methane Emissions Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM CT

36 - Investigating the Dose-response Pattern of a Blended Condensed and Hydrolyzable Tannin Extract on Diet Digestibility and Methane Production in Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Clarice Francis – Texas A&M University

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

Author: Nathalia D. Gresham, n/a – Texas A&M University

Author: Mingyung Lee (she/her/hers) – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: Marcia Helena Machado da Rocha Fernandes, PhD (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University

Author: Luis Orlindo Tedeschi, PhD – Texas A&M University

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM CT

37 - Effects of 3-nitrooxypropanol on Methane Emissions and Lactation Performance of Dairy Cows in Early Lactation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Alexis L. Wivell, n/a – UC Davis CLEAR Center

Author: Stuart Kirwan – UC Davis CLEAR Center

Author: Briana Morales – UC

Author: Conor J. McCabe – UC Davis CLEAR Center

Author: Linsday Westbrook – UC Davis CLEAR Center

Author: Kelly Mitchell – Project scientist

Author: Frank M. Mitloehner, PhD – Principal Investigator

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM CT

38 - Impacts of Forage Type and Energy Supplementation on Dry Matter Digestibility and Ruminal Nitrate Release

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Gavin Haines – Montana State University

Author: Tim DelCurto – Montana State University

Author: Sam Wyffels – Montana State University

Author: Cooper W. Simmons – Montana State University

Author: Tucker L. Lytton – Montana State University

Author: Caroline W. Gatschet – Montana State University

Author: Kylee Lewis – Montana State University

Author: Annika Anderson – Montana State University

Author: Sophie O'Connor – Montana State University

Author: Abigail Zezeski – Montana State University

Author: Wilmer Cuervo, n/a – Montana State University

Author: Megan L. Van Emon – Montana State University

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

39 - Invasive Weeds Species from South-central Montana as Potential Feed Additives to Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle: An in Vitro Evaluation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Wilmer Cuervo, n/a – Montana State University

Author: Maria V. Galeano – Montana State University

Author: Casie Flannagan – Montana State University

Author: Elliot Hayhurst – Montana State University

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Small Ruminant

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT

Small Ruminant

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM CT

10 - Anchor Talk: Buck and Ram Breeding Soundness Evaluation

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

Presenting Author: Darcie R. Sidelinger, DVM – Mississippi State University

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CT

11 - Association of Serum Igg Concentration and Serum Brix Values with Neonatal Lamb Mortality in a Commercial Rideau Arcott Flock

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

Presenting Author: Jasmine Fraser, Msc, Bsc – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Charlotte Winder, PhD – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Tracy Burnett, PhD – University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

Author: David Renaud – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Michael A. Steele – Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

Author: Marlene Paibomesai – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM CT

12 - Building a Better Ewe: Lifetime Productivity of Polypay Sheep at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station

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

Presenting Author: Carrie S. Wilson, n/a – USDA-ARS-Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit

Author: J. Bret B. Taylor – USDA-ARS-Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

13 - Quality over Quantity: The Oxygen Advantage of Bee Pollen Supplementation

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

Presenting Author: Andrea Aldape, n/a – Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State Univeristy

Author: Payton Kinney – Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University

Author: Bianca V. Trochez Vargas, n/a – Texas State University

Author: Brian L. Bruner – Texas State University

Author: Cesar A. Rosales-Nieto – Department of Agricultural Sciences, Texas State University, San Marcos

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM CT

14 - Transcriptomics Analysis of Katahdin Sheep PBMC with Divergent PFEC EBV

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

Presenting Author: Samanthia R. Johnson, n/a – West Virginia University

Author: Kelsey L. Bentley – Kansas State University

Author: Scott A. Bowdridge, PhD – West Virginia University

Author: Ibukun M. Ogunade – West Virginia University

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM CT

15 - Gestational Heat Stress and the Impacts on Mammary Gland Physiology in Lactating Ewes

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

Presenting Author: Bryson C. Prather, n/a – University of Arizona

Author: Sean W. Limesand – University of Arizona

Author: Rodolfo Elias – University of Arizona

Author: Jennifer Miranda – University of Arizona

Author: Eliana Tabares – University of Arizona

Author: Duarte Diaz – University of Arizona

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Small Ruminant Break

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

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

16 - Water Consumption of Finishing Lambs Under Heat Stress Conditions

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

Presenting Author: Reanna R. Byrnes-Schoen, n/a – South Dakota State University

Author: Zachary Smith – South Dakota State University

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

Author: Warren C. Rusche, PhD, PAS – Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT

17 - Correlation Among Blood Parameters, GI Nematode EPG, and Cortisol in Pasture-raised Goats and Hair Sheep

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

Presenting Author: Uma Karki, n/a – Tuskegee University

Author: Arjun Acharya, BS – Tuskegee University

Author: Sagar Acharya, B. V. Sc. & A. H. – Tuskegee University

Author: Madhav Dumre – Tuskegee University

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CT

18 - Mitigating Weaning Stress in Goat Kids: Effects of Bee Pollen Supplementation on Growth Performance and Mortality Rate

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

Presenting Author: Bianca V. Trochez Vargas, n/a – Texas State University

Author: Diego Villaseñor-Sagrero – Wabash College

Author: Reagan N. Sims – Texas State University

Author: Brian L. Bruner – Texas State University

Author: Cesar A. Rosales-Nieto – Department of Agricultural Sciences, Texas State University, San Marcos

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

19 - Robust Immunity Is Linked to Fewer Gastrointestinal Parasites

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

Presenting Author: Andres E. Alvarado-Vargas (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Author: Paola P. Boscollo – University of Florida

Author: Giovanni C. Ladeira (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Author: Brittany N. Diehl – University of Florida

Author: Castle J. Cavender – University of Florida

Author: Luana P. T. Alvares – Colorado State University

Author: Fernanda M. Rezende – University of Florida

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

20 - The Gastrointestinal Parasite Resistance Screening and Breeding in Katahdin Sheep Flock

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

Presenting Author: Tumen Wuliji, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Lincoln university

Author: Mohan Acharya, Ph.D – Lincoln university

Author: Joel Gutierrez, Ph.D – Lincoln university

Author: Kaitlyn Adams, MS Candidate – Lincoln University

Author: Chao Ke, PhD candidate – Lincoln University

Author: Eric G,. Groose, BS – Lincoln University

Author: Michael Reinkemeyer, BS – Lincoln University

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

21 - Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Distinct Breed-Specific Metabolite Signatures in Buck Sperm

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

Presenting Author: Seher Simsek – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of Türkiye, General Directorate of Livestock, Ankara

Author: Amari Jackson – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

Author: Mustafa Hitit – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

Author: Raheem D. Murray – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

Author: Mustafa Bodu – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446. Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya 42075, Türkiye

Author: Keenan Hardy – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446

Author: Trinity Wilson – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

Author: Kamari D. King – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

Author: Andres Alfredo Pech Cervantes – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446

Author: Erdogan Memili – College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 77446.

8:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Considerations for Replacement Females

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

Author: Vinicius S. Izquierdo – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center

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

Author: Frank Even – 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: Andreas Foskolos, n/a – University of Thessaly

Author: Antigoni Plomaritou – University of Thessaly

Author: Vasilis Galanis – University of Thessaly

Author: Dimitris Kantas – 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: Carl Robertson R. Dahlen – 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 - Basic and Applied Research on the Effect of Early Life Nutrition in Ewes, Heifers and Bulls

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: David A. Kenny, PhD DipStat DipMolMed DipLeadership Dev. – Teagasc, Animal and Bioscience Research Department, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Genetics Symposium

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

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: Ronnie D. Green, n/a – 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: Wen Huang – 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: Nicolò Macciotta – 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: Haja N. Kadarmideen, DVM, MVSc, PhD – 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: Brenda Murdoch, PhD – University of Idaho

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Exhibitor Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Exhibitor Hours

Location: Grand Terrace

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CT
Extension Education

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CT

Extension Education

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CT

22 - Award Talk: Cooperative Extension in the New Era

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Gregg K. Rentfrow – Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT

23 - Impact of a Virtual 3D Caprine Stomach Model on Knowledge Acquisition of Ruminant Digestive Anatomy in Extension Education

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Tessa L. Barrett, n/a – Auburn University

Author: W. Brandon B. Smith, PhD, PAS – Department of Animal Science, Auburn University

Author: Haejin Kim – Auburn University

Author: S. Leanne Leanne Dillard, PhD – Auburn University

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM CT

24 - Market Dynamics in the U.S. Goat Meat (Chevon) Sector: Challenges and Opportunities

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Lila B. Karki, PhD – University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Author: Dharma Raj Katuwal, M.Sc. – University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Author: Enrique N. Escobar, PhD – University of Maryland Eastern Shore

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM CT

25 - Infrastructure Cost and Information Gaps Limit Sustainable Grazing Adoption Among Southern U.S. Cow-calf and Stocker Producers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Katrina Turner – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Department of Animal Science

Author: Douglas J. Goodwin, PhD – Texas A&M University, Center for Grazinglands & Ranch Management

Author: Jacquelyn M. Prestegaard-Wilson, n/a – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Department of Animal Science

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CT

26 - Assessing Priority Needs of Small-scale Livestock Producers in Utah: Implications for Extension Programming and Policies

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Joseph J. Okoh, n/a – Utah State University

Author: Lendel Narine – Utah State University

Author: Andree Walker-Bravo – Utah State University

Author: Chad Page – Utah State University

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT

27 - Protagonist (crop Farmer and Cattle Farmer) Alternative Solution to Crop Farmer-herder Conflict in Ghana

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: YUNUS ABDUL AZIZ, N/A, n/a – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Emmanuel Lartey Kwame Osafo, N/A – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Alhassan Osman, N/A – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Victoria Attoh-Kotoku, N/A – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Christopher Antwi – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Frank Idan, N/A – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Author: Samuel Obeng Apori, N/A – University of Cape Coast

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
Production, Management and Environment 1: Environmental Impact and Sustainable Practices

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT

Production, Management and Environment 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CT

66 - Innovation in the U.S. Beef Value Chain: A Sustainable Beef Research Roadmap

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Samantha J. Werth, PhD – U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Author: Grace D. Vehige, MS – U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Author: Sara E. Place, PhD – Deparment of Animal Sciences, AgNext, Colorado State University

Author: Logan R. Thompson, PhD – Kansas State University

Author: Troy N. Rowan, PhD – University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Author: Douglas J. Goodwin, PhD – Texas A&M University, Center for Grazinglands & Ranch Management

Author: Jason E. Rowntree, PhD – Michigan State University

Author: Paige L. Stanley, PhD – Colorado State University

Author: Susan T. Metzger, PhD – Kansas State University

Author: Kevin L. Wagner, PhD – Oklahoma State University

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

67 - Bridging the Climate-corporate Gap: Utilizing GWP* with GWP100 for Livestock Companies' Greenhouse Gas Inventories

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Sarah C. Klopatek, n/a – University of Wisconsin/ JBS

Author: Logan R. Thompson, PhD – Kansas State University

Author: Matthew R. Beck, PhD – Texas A&M University

Author: Sara E. Place, PhD – Deparment of Animal Sciences, AgNext, Colorado State University

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

68 - Impact of Transitioning to Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing on Soil Carbon and Ruminant Greenhouse Gas Footprint in the Southeastern US

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Lautaro Garcia – MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Author: Vrinda Ambike – MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Author: Asher Wright – Caney Fork Farms

Author: Jenna Freeman – Caney Fork Farms

Author: Morgan McClure – The Soil Inventory Project

Author: Joao Sacramento – Michigan State University

Author: Bruno Basso – Michigan State University

Author: Jason E. Rowntree, PhD – Michigan State University

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

72 - Whole-farm System Comparisons of Intensification Practices in a Beef Farm in the Amazon

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: Luana Molossi – AgriSciences, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Author: Aaron Hoshide – AgriSciences, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Author: Wininton Silva – Empresa Mato-Grossense de Pesquisa, Assistência e Extensão Rural

Author: André Oliveira – Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Presenting Author: Daniel Abreu, n/a (he/him/his) – AgriSciences, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

70 - Understanding the Emissions of Feedlot Beef Cattle with Divergent Residual Methane Emissions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Musah Muntari, n/a – Texas A&M University

Author: Zachary K. Seekford (he/him/his) – Texas A&M University

Author: Thainá Minela – Texas A&M University

Author: Matthew R. Beck, PhD – Texas A&M University

Author: Mahlatsana Ramaesela Ledwaba – Agricultural Research Council, Animal Production, Germplasm Conservation and Reproductive Biotechnologies

Author: Gordon E. E. Carstens – Texas A&M University

Author: Ky G. G. Pohler – Texas A&M University

Author: G. Cliff C. Lamb – Texas A&M AgriLife Research

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

71 - Physiological and Performance Responses of Beef Steers Divergently Classified for Residual Water Intake

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Musah Muntari, n/a – Texas A&M University

Author: Matthew R. Beck, PhD – Texas A&M University

Author: Ky G. G. Pohler – Texas A&M University

Author: G. Cliff C. Lamb – Texas A&M AgriLife Research

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CT

69 - Evaluating Methane Mitigation Strategies in U.S Beef Systems Using Multi Criteria Decision Making

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Serinmary Pulikkottil Rejimon – Texas A&M University

Author: Sreekar Veeranki – Texas A&M University

Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: Ashley wang – Texas A&M University

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT
CSAS Graduate Student Oral Competition PHD

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

CSAS Graduate Student Oral Competition PHD

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

53 - A Soluble Yeast Cell Wall Preparation Alters Fermentation Products Without Affecting Microbial Diversity in the Feline Gut

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Paloma Ricardo – São Paulo State University and University of Guelph

Author: Stephanie S. Theodoro – University of São Paulo

Author: Patricia E. Ishii – Stonewell Gastrointestinal Vet

Author: Carolina C. Oliveira – São Paulo State University

Author: Thaís S. Ávida – São Paulo State University

Author: Ana Paula G. Gonçalves, n/a – São Paulo State University

Author: Ticiane B. G. Freire – São Paulo State University

Author: Maria Eduarda G. Tozato – São Paulo State University

Author: Thaila C. Putarov, n/a – Biorigin

Author: Jan S. Suchodolski, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVM, AGAF – Gastrointestinal Laboratory Texas A&M University

Author: Aulus C. Carciofi, MSc, PhD (he/him/his) – São Paulo State University

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

54 - Fermentation and Aerobic Stability of Ensiled Food Waste

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Janine Hansen, n/a – University of Manitoba

Author: Kim H. Ominski, PhD – Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Kim Stanford – University of Lethbridge

Author: Hooman Derakhshani, DVM, MSc, PhD – University of Manitoba

Author: Stephanie A. Terry, PhD – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

55 - Genome-wide Association Studies of Resilience Traits in Canadian Duroc Pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Belle Kim, n/a – Dalhousie University

Author: Duy Ngoc Do – Dalhousie University

Author: Mohsen Jafarikia – Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement

Author: Dan Tulpan, PhD – University of Guelph

Author: Deborah I. Adewole, PhD – University of Saskatchewan

Author: Ghader Manafiazar – Dalhousie University

Author: Graham S. Plastow, PhD – University of Alberta

Author: Brian Sullivan – Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement

Author: Justin W. Holl, PhD – Genus PIC

Author: Younes Miar – Dalhousie University

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

56 - Lying Behavior in Meat Goats: Associations with Hoof Overgrowth and Animal-level Factors

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Madison Penney, MSc – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Gosia Zobel, PhD – EthicoNZ

Author: Derek B. Haley, PhD – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Charlotte Winder, PhD – Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Author: Tracy Burnett, PhD – University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

57 - Mitigating the Zoonotic Risk of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 in Cattle: Evaluation of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri as a Direct-fed Microbial

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C

Presenting Author: Yiran Ding, n/a – University of Calgary

Author: Eric Chevaux, PhD – Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Blagnac, France

Author: Frederique Chaucheyras-Durand – Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Blagnac, France

Author: Eduardo Cobo – University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada

Author: Leluo Guan, PhD – University of British Columbia, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

Author: Tim A. McAllister – Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Author: Dongyan Niu – University of Calgary

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate Education

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate Education

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM CT

28 - Award Talk: Training the Next Generation of Applied Swine Nutritionists

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Jason C. Woodworth – Kansas State University

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

29 - Introducing Data Science Concepts to Animal Science Graduate Students Through Application-based Learning

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Serinmary Pulikkottil Rejimon – Texas A&M University

Author: Sreekar Veeranki – Texas A&M University

Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

30 - Undergraduates Studying Cadaveric Prosections in Class Exhibited More Effective Learning of Fundamental Gross Anatomy Than Those Performing Cadaveric Dissections

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Elizabeth E. Rodgers, MS (she/her/hers) – University of Nebraska

Author: Ty B. Schmidt, PhD – University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Author: Melanie R. White – University of Nebraska

Author: Brooke L. Parrish – University of Nebraska

Author: Shelley A. Curry – University of Nebraska

Author: Ashley A. Hahn – University of Nebraksa

Author: Dustin T. Yates, n/a – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

31 - Integrating Research-intensive Course Design and Team-based Learning to Enhance Career Readiness in Upper-level Animal Science Courses: A Case Study

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Amy L. Petry, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Missouri

Author: Linda Blockus – University of Missouri

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM CT
Animal Breeding and Genetics 1

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM CT

Animal Breeding and Genetics 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM CT

89 - Award Talk: Transforming Animal Breeding with Functional and Regulatory Genomics

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Huaijun Zhou – University of California, Davis

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CT

90 - Genetic Evaluation of Feed Efficiency Traits in Brazilian Angus Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Yufeng Shang, n/a – Purdue Univeristy, West Lafayette

Author: Henrique A. Mulim, PhD – Purdue University

Author: Milena A. Campos – Purdue University, West Lafayette

Author: Gabriel Campos – Interbull Centre

Author: Fernando F. Cardoso, n/a – Embrapa Southern Livestock

Author: Hinayah Rojas de Oliveria, Ph.D. – Purdue University

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

91 - Selection for low residual feed intake is only justified in long-fed cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Wayne S. Pitchford, n/a – Davies Livestock Research Centre, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Adelaide University

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

92 - Estimates of Genetic Parameters for Enteric Gas Fluxes in US Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Ligia Cavani, n/a – C-Lock Inc.

Author: Scott Zimmerman – C-Lock Inc.

Author: Sara Nilson – Neogen Corp.

Author: John Genho – Neogen Corp.

Author: Victor Pedrosa – Neogen Corporation, Biotechnology Research

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

Animal Breeding and Genetics 1 Break

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CT

93 - Smartbreeder: A Data-driven Virtual Assistant to Support Nellore Sire Selection Accounting for Genotype-by-environment-by-management Interactions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Talita E. Z. Santana, n/a – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: Renata Veroneze (she/her/hers) – Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Author: Gilberto Romeiro de Oliveira Menezes, n/a – Embrapa Beef Cattle

Author: Guilherme J. M. J. M. Rosa, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT

94 - A Deep Learning Framework to Measure Eyelid Pigmentation Using Two-dimensional Eye Images of Hereford Crossbred Cattle: From Pixels to Patterns

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Imtiaz Ali Ali – Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University

Author: Haipeng Yu, n/a – University of Florida

Author: Jin Wang – Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

Author: Trent Smith – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University

Author: Rhonda C. C Vann – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University

Author: Jeremy G. G Powell – Department of Animal Science, University of Arkansas

Author: Jacob W. W Thorne – Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University

Author: Este van Marle-Köster – Department of Animal Science, University of Pretoria

Author: Lance W. Bauer – Beefmaster Breeder's United

Author: Francis M. Rouquette, Jr. – Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Texas A&M University

Author: David G. G Riley, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: Lauren L. Hulsman Hanna – Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University

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

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

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: Stephanie Collins – 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: Deborah I. Adewole, PhD – 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: Erick Santos, PhD – 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: Nilusha Malmuthuge, PhD – 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

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

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: Thomas Smith, DVM – 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: Jose E. P. Santos – 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: Tom Noffsinger, DVM – 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: Reinaldo F. Cooke, PhD – 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: Rodrigo Bicalho – FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Ruminant Nutrition 2: Reproduction and Lactation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Ruminant Nutrition 2: Reproduction and Lactation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

40 - Strategic Protein Supplementation with Gestating Beef Cows Grazing Winter Foothill Rangelands Across Four Years

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Diva N. Rigney, n/a – Montana State University

Author: Noah G. Davis – Montana State University

Author: Sam Wyffels – Montana State University

Author: Tim DelCurto – Montana State University

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

41 - Comparison of Mineral Tub Supplementation Containing Either Organic-complexed or Inorganic Trace Mineral Sources on Heifer Development and Reproductive Performance

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Jacy L. Riddle – University of Arkansas

Author: Jeremy G. G Powell – Department of Animal Science, University of Arkansas

Author: Charles R. Looney – Bovine Reproductive Services

Author: Elizabeth Backes-Belew – Land O’Lakes

Author: Chris Ashworth – Zinpro

Author: Jason Sewell – Land O’Lakes

Author: Jana L. Reynolds – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Author: Alexis J. Harness – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Author: Robin A. Cheek, MS – University of Arkansas

Author: Craig M. Looney – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Author: Elizabeth B. Kegley – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

42 - Effects of Limit-feeding Beef Cows with Either High-forage or High-concentrate Diets Pre- and Post-calving on Colostrum and Milk Yield and Composition, Nutrient Utilization, and Calf Performance

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Andrea K. Brandner – South Dakota State University

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

Author: Megan Wehrbein – South Dakota State University

Author: Ana B. Clara B. Menezes, PhD – South Dakota State University

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CT

43 - Effects of Chromium Propionate Supplementation on Performance, Ovarian Follicle Diameter, and Puberty Attainment in Replacement Angus Heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Author: Rodrigo Marques, n/a – Virginia Tech

Presenting Author: Fernando Cidrini – Virginia Tech

Author: Frank Even – Virginia Tech

Author: Arnaldo Limede, MSc – Virginia Tech

Author: Abigayle Pollock – Virginia Tech

Author: Camila Ezepha – Virginia Tech

Author: Gustavo Begalli – Virginia Tech

Author: Vitor Mercadante – The University of Queensland

Author: Fernando Biase – Virginia Tech

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Emerging Issue: New World Screw Worm Crisis in Animal Agriculture

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CT

Emerging Issue: New World Screw Worm Crisis in Animal Agriculture

Location: Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: Paul Kunde – USDA-APHIS-VS-Field Operations

2:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Production, Management and Environment 2: Precision Livestock Management and Decision Support Tools

2:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Production, Management and Environment 2

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

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT

73 - Award Talk: Machine Learning for Economic Decision Making in Texas Stocker Cattle Operations

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

Presenting Author: Vishnudas Kulangara Veettil, n/a (he/him/his) – Texas A&M University

Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

77 - Automated Behavior Classification for Modeling Dry Matter Intake in Cattle

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

Presenting Author: Serinmary Pulikkottil Rejimon – Texas A&M University

Author: Adam Bryan – Texas A&M University

Author: Robin Ede – Texas A&M University

Author: Daniel wen – Texas A&M University

Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CT

75 - Automated Computer Vision Quantification of Chute-exit Behavior and Associations with Performance and Carcass Outcomes in Nellore Cattle

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

Presenting Author: Joao R. R. Dorea, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Pedro Souto Lamas – “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture

Author: Ana Claudia D. Exposti – University of São Paulo (USP) – Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ)

Author: Igor Fávero – University of São Paulo (USP) – Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ)

Author: Guilherme L. Menezes, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Flávio Augusto Portela Santos – “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT

76 - Predicting Body Weight and Dry Matter Intake in Lactating Dairy Cows Using Depth Cameras

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

Author: Raphael R. Mantovani – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Presenting Author: Guilherme L. Menezes, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Rafael Ferreira, n/a – Data Science Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: Luca Cattaneo – Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition (DIANA) and the Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Research Center for Sustainable Dairy Production (CREI), Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy

Author: Alessio Cecchinato, n/a – Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition (DIANA) and the Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Research Center for Sustainable Dairy Production (CREI), Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy

Author: Erminio Trevisi – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Author: Joao R. R. Dorea, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT

Production, Management and Environment 2 Break

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

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

74 - An Artificial Intelligence-driven Blockchain Platform for Data-enabled Valuation and Tokenization of United States Beef Cattle Systems

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

Presenting Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Author: Megha Poyyara-Saiju – Texas A&M University

Author: Hiya Sharma – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Ananya Adiki – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Brandon Shim – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Dylan Marintzer – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Siddhi Mittal – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Surada Suwansathit – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

Author: Gregg Barfield – Blocktrust Inc.

Author: Shreyas Kumar – Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

78 - Monitoring Dairy Cow Respiration via Lateral Expansion from Dorsal Videos Using Automated Segmentation and Geometric Analysis

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

Presenting Author: Maria Elisa Montes, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Guilherme L. Menezes, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Alexander Koops, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: Pedro Souto Lamas – “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture

Author: Erica Schultz, n/a – Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil

Author: Caio Alves da Costa, n/a – Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil

Author: Joao R. R. Dorea, n/a – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

79 - Detection of Sow Feeding- and Drinking-related Behaviors in Farrowing Crates Using Oriented Bounding Boxes

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

Presenting Author: Mamunur Rahman, MSc, DVM – Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Author: Isabella C. F. S Condotta, PhD – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

80 - Non-destructive Prediction of Egg Yolk Content Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning

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

Presenting Author: Alin Khaliduzzaman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Author: Isabella C. F. S Condotta, PhD – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

81 - A Multimodal Framework for Interpretable Welfare Assessment in Laying Hens Using Behavioral, Physiological, and Environmental Signals

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

Presenting Author: Daniel E. Essien, n/a – Dalhousie University

Author: Suresh Neethirajan – Dalhousie University

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Production, Management and Environment 3: Livestock Production Systems

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Production, Management and Environment 3

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

372 - Award Talk: Impact of Improvements in the Livestock Sector for Human Health in Developing Countries

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Geoffrey E. Dahl – Department of Animal Sciences and Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems, University of Florida

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT

82 - Fifty Years of Progress for Beef Cattle Production in the United States

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Author: C. Alan Rotz – USDA-ARS

Author: Jose Castano-Sanchez – USDA-ARS

Author: Daniel Kniffen, PhD – The Pennsylvania State University

Author: Matt Buyers – Agri Beef

Presenting Author: Samantha J. Werth, PhD – U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT

83 - Mapping the Feedback Architecture of U.S. Cow-calf Profitability Using Causal Loop Diagrams

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Vishnudas Kulangara Veettil, n/a (he/him/his) – Texas A&M University

Author: Karun Kaniyamattam, DVM, PhD – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

84 - Impacts of Trait Selection Pressures in Angus Cows on Female Productivity

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Alli Jobe, n/a – Penn State University

Author: Tara L. Felix, PhD, PAS – Pennsylvania State University

Author: Chad Dechow, n/a – Penn State University

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

85 - Interaction Between Breed and Optaflexx Supplementation and Implant Strategy on Intake and Carcass

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Emalee J. Friend – USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Author: Larry A. Kuehn, n/a – USDA-ARS

Author: Steven D. Shackelford – USDA-ARS

Author: Kristin E. Hales – Texas Tech University

Author: Tommy L. Wheeler – USDA-ARS

Author: Andy Andy King, PhD – USDA-ARS

Author: Stacey A. Gunter – USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Author: Bailey N. Engle, n/a – USDA-ARS

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

86 - The Use of Virtual Fencing to Manage Yearling Heifers on Montane Riparian Pastures

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Tucker L. Lytton – Montana State University

Author: Kaylen Stearns – Montana State University

Author: Caroline W. Gatschet – Montana State University

Author: Cooper W. Simmons – Montana State University

Author: Gavin Haines – Montana State University

Author: Kylee Lewis – Montana State University

Author: Annika Anderson – Montana State University

Author: Sophie O'Connor – Montana State University

Author: Olivia Kroll – Montana State University

Author: Noah G. Davis – Montana State University

Author: Tim DelCurto – Montana State University

Author: Sam Wyffels – Montana State University

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

87 - Effect of Alternative Beef Heifer Grazing Management on Synchronized Fixed-time AI and Delayed Feedlot Entry of Non-pregnant Heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Douglas G. Landblom, MS – NDSU--Dickinson Research Ext.

Presenting Author: Songül ŞENTÜRKLÜ, PhD (she/her/hers) – Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Author: Lauren L. Hulsman Hanna – Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University

Author: Byron Parman, n/a – North Dakota State University

Author: George A. Perry, PhD – Texas A&M AgriLife Research

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

88 - Brahman influence in grazing behavior and water use patterns of beef cattle in south Texas

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, G-J

Presenting Author: Pablo Guarnido-Lopez, DVM, PhD – Texas A&M AgriLife Research Beeville

Author: Jamie Foster – Texas A&M AgriLife Research Beeville

Author: Mahendra Bhandari – Texas A&M AgriLife Corpus Christi

Author: Ernesto Reyes, n/a – Texas A&M AgriLife Corpus Christi

Author: Shishir Sapkota, n/a – Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station

Author: Thanos Gentimis, n/a – Texas A&M university

Author: Nafiul Islam, n/a – Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station

Author: Bailey N. Engle, n/a – UDSA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Author: Larry A. Kuehn, n/a – USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Author: Warren M. Snelling, n/a – UDSA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Author: Taylor N. Andrews, n/a – Texas A&M AgriLife Research Beeville

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Beef Species 1: Cow-Calf Management
Chair: Matthew R. Beck, PhD – Texas A&M University

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Beef Species 1: Cow-Calf Management

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Chair: Matthew R. Beck, PhD – Texas A&M University

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT

102 - Relationship Between Maternal Antral Follicle Count and Breeding Soundness Examination Results in Male Progeny of Beef Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Emi E. Ramirez – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Author: Pedro Levy Piza Fontes, DVM, MS, PhD – University of Georgia

Author: F. Neal Schrick – Univeristy of Tennessee, Knoxville

Author: Shelby L. Rosasco – University of Wyoming

Author: Lacey Quail – North Dakota State University

Author: Robert A. Cushman – U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS

Author: Saulo Zoca, PhD – University of Tennessee

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

103 - Late Gestational Nutrient Restriction and Fetal Genetic Growth Potential Interact to Affect Nutrient Partitioning Among the Dam, Fetus, and Colostrum

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Allison M. Meyer (she/her/hers) – Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Author: Abigail R. Rathert-Williams – Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Author: Colby A. Redifer, n/a – U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

104 - Effects of Timing of Mineral Drench Administration on Performance, Acute-phase Protein, and Mineral Status of Grazing Beef Calves

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Edilane Costa Martins – Oregon State University

Author: Aline C. Rezende dos Santos – Oregon State University

Author: Erica Ferri de Oliveira – Oregon State University

Author: Jocelyn Torres (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University

Author: David W. Bohnert – Oregon State University

Author: Juliana Ranches – Oregon State University

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

105 - Evaluation of Administering a Suckling Implant to Angus Crossbred Steer Calves Reared in a Western Rangeland Environment

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Taylor M. Banks-Norris, n/a – South Dakota State University

Author: Erin DeHaan, PhD – South Dakota State University

Author: Zachary Smith – South Dakota State University

Author: Warren C. Rusche, PhD, PAS – Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University

Author: Amanda Blair, PhD – South Dakota State University

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

106 - Effects of Weaning Age in a Fall-calving System on Steer Growth Performance, Carcass Merit, and Economics

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Presenting Author: Jackson B. Matthews – University of Illinois

Author: Joshua C. McCann – University of Illinois

Author: Greg R. Osman – University of Illinois

Author: Daniel W. Shike – University of Illinois

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

107 - Cumulative feed intake resilience of Hays Converter, Angus, Charolais, and a composite breed heifers exposed to Canadian Winter under intensive conditions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B

Author: Arturo Macias Franco, n/a – University of Alberta

Presenting Author: Londono-Mendez Camila Maria Camila, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta

Author: Sergio David Lasso, n/a (he/him/his) – University of Alberta

Author: Weiguang Hao, n/a – University of Alberta

Author: Gleise Medeiros Da Silva, n/a – University of Alberta

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Animal Breeding and Genetics 2

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM CT

Animal Breeding and Genetics 2

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

96 - Genetic Analysis of Longevity in Brazilian Santa Inês Sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Jackeline S. Alves, n/a – Purdue University

Author: Luis F. B. Pinto – Federal University of Bahia

Author: Lucio Mota – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University

Author: Eduarda S. Oliveira – São Paulo State University

Author: Artur O. O. Rocha, DVM (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Author: Taiana C. Souza – Federal University of Bahia

Author: Hinayah Rojas R. Oliveira – Purdue University

Author: Victor B. Pedrosa – Neogen Corporation, Biotechnology Research

Author: Luiz F. Brito, PhD – Purdue University

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

97 - Genetic Parameters for a Longitudinal Longevity Indicator Trait in U.S. Katahdin Ewes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Jackeline S. Alves, n/a – Purdue University

Author: Luis F. B. Pinto – Federal University of Bahia

Author: Artur O. O. Rocha, DVM (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Author: Hinayah Rojas R. Oliveira – Purdue University

Author: Ronald M. M. Lewis – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Author: Luiz F. Brito, PhD – Purdue University

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

98 - Transcriptome-wide Identification of INDEL Variants with Potential Splice-site and Coding Effects in Nematode-challenged Sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Krishani Sinhalage, n/a – University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

Author: Niel Karrow, n/a – University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

Author: Victoria Asselstine – University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

Author: Flavio S. S. Schenkel – University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

Author: Ángela Cánovas – University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

99 - Longitudinal Blood Transcriptomics Reveals Developmental Immune Remodeling and Early-life Predictors of Milk Yield in Holstein Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Qianhai Fang, n/a – China Agricultural University

Author: Hailiang Zhang – China Agricultural University

Author: Yachun Wang, Dr. – China Agricultural University

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CT

100 - Interpopulation Selection Signatures Between Doberman Pinschers and Labrador Retrievers Reveal Candidate Regions Associated with Breed-specific Differentiation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Henrique A. Mulim-McCarthy, PhD – Purdue University, West Lafayette

Author: Breno O. Fragomeni – University of Connecticut

Author: Sophie Liu – Doberman Diversity Project

Author: Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira – Purdue University

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CT

101 - Assessment of published bovine guide RNA design practices

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A

Presenting Author: Rebecca H. Finchum, n/a – Kansas State University

Author: William Muir, PhD – Genesys Bioinformatics Services, LLC.

Author: Maci Mueller, PhD – Kansas State University