Abstracts and presentations of the 40th ICAR Biennial Session held in Puerto Varas, Chile (24 – 28 October 2016) and entitled: “Performance recording as a tool for developing countries”
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2016
| What is ICAR ? – Martin Burke and Hans Wilmink | Abstract | Presentation |
| Overview of Chilean Dairy Sector – Víctor Esnaola, ODEPA | Abstract | Presentation |
| REDLAT: Dairy Labs. Network of Iberoamerica & Caribbean – G. Rodríguez | Abstract | Presentation |
| Relevance of the Argentinian Holstein Breeding Assoc. On Record Improv. – D. Casanova | Abstract | Presentation |
| Implementing MR and Dairy Herd Mngmt. Service in Develop. Countries – H. Monardes | Abstract | Presentation |
OPEN LECTURE #1 -Traceability, the Key for Animal Breeding – Chair: M.N. González
| Traceability Program Experience in Uruguay – M.N. González | Abstract | Presentation |
| Parental Traceability Through Genomic Tech. – I. Aeschlimann | Abstract | Presentation |
| Rumen Monitoring for Improving Cattle Bredding – H. Duran | Presentation | |
| Implementation of traceability progress in Developing Countries – M.C. Talbot | Abstract | Presentation |
| European Traceability Systems – K. Ilves | Abstract | Presentation |
| Chilean Traceability System – N. Alvarado | Abstract | Presentation |
| Trazabilidad bovina: un caso de éxito como politica publica – M.N. González | Presentation |
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2016
OPEN LECTURE #2 -Milk Recording in Developing Countries – Chair: J. Kyntäjä
| Practical Methodological Aspects of MR and Mngmt. In South Am. – C. Trejo | Abstract | Presentation |
| Practical use of Milk Recording Info – J. van der Westhuizen | Abstract | Presentation |
| Enhancing the Data Pipeline for Novel Traits in the Genomic Era – F. Miglior | Abstract | Presentation |
| Highlights of Cooprinsem DHI Reports – J. Lama | Abstract | Presentation |
| Implementación of Dairy Herd Mngmt. Serv. in Ukraine – H. Monardes | Abstract | Presentation |
OPEN LECTURE #3 -What can we found out from a Milk Sampling – Chair: S. Orlandini
| Effects of New Technologies Introduction on Canadian DHI – R. Cantin | Abstract | Presentation |
| Pregnancy & Disease Detection from Milk Samples – Chr. Egli | Abstract | Presentation |
| New Instrument Breefing – S. Kold- Christensen | Abstract | Presentation |
| Ketosis Detection in DHI Testing – P. Broutin | Abstract | Presentation |
OPEN LECTURE #4 -Using Records for Improving Breeding Tech. – Chair: M. Olivares
| Integration of Farm Oriented Research Projects in Breeding Eval. – B. Lind | Abstract | Presentation |
| Factors for Standardizing Lactation Yields to 305-ME Basis in Chile – C. Lizana | Abstract | Presentation |
| Prevalence & Impact of S. Ketosis on Lactation in US Dairy Cows – A. Coburn | Abstract | Presentation |
| Breeding’s Programs in Beef Cattle in Brazil – C. Franzon | Abstract | Presentation |
OPEN LECTURE #5 -Animal Welfare in Modern Production Systems – Chair: O. Oltra
| Animal Welfare Program of Chilean Dairy Consortium – D. Abarzua | Abstract | Presentation |
| Lameness Relevance in Dairy Cattle – J. Borkert | Abstract | |
| Improving AW and Productivity in Dairy Herds – E. Bombal | Abstract | Presentation |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2016
Experiences of our Member Community – Chair: Hans Wilmink
| Directions in Milk Recording – The Challenge of Low Milk Prices – W. McKnee | Abstract | Presentation |
| Recent Developments in Latin America Traceability Systems – M.N. González | Abstract | Presentation |
| New Structures for Cattle Breeding – Australian Experience – M. Schaffer | Abstract | Presentation |
| An European Economic Interest Grouping of Milk Recording Org. – C. Lecomte | Abstract | Presentation |
Challenges and Opportunities – Chair: Brian Wickham
| What would I like from ICAR as the Manager of Beef and Lamb Genetics? – G. Alder | Presentation | |
| Using Data from Multiple Sources – The reality of Genetic Evaluations – J. Dürr | Presentation | |
| Beef Genomics Developments – A. Cromie | Abstract | Presentation |
| Parentage SNP Exchange – New Service Developments – T. Roozen | Presentation |
ICAR – Serving its Members – Chair: Neils Henning Nielsen
| The ICAR Brand Story – M. Burke | Abstract | Presentation |
| Feed and Gas – R. Verkamp | Abstract | Presentation |
| Integrations of New Devices into Animal Recording and ICAR Structures – S. Sievert | Abstract | Presentation |
| Full Spectral Approach Fostering the Develop. of New Innovative Concepts – G. Scott | Abstract | Presentation |
| ICAR’s Service to Connect the ICAR Milk Laboratories Globally – S. Orlandini | Abstract | Presentation |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2016
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
TS 1 –. How can you use genomics? Chairperson: T. Roozen
| The benefits of genotyping at farm level and the impact across the wider dairy herd in Ireland Kevin Downing |
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| Genotyping is the base of data driven dairy farming. Laurens Van Keulen |
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| French genomic experience: genomics for all ruminant species. Eric Vernot |
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| Setting up a female genomic reference population for German Holstein Reinhard Reents |
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| Development and validation of genomic breeding values for heat tolerance in Holstein cattle Gert Nieuwhof |
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| Experiences in the use of genomics in ruminants in Uruguay Ignacio Aguilar |
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TS 2 – Manufacturers Showcase. Chairperson: S. Sievert
| Ketosis screening in the frame of DHI testing – Usability and experience from around the globe Daniel Schwarz (Foss) |
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| Interpretation of results from milk samples tested for mastitis bacteria with Mastit 4 qPCR test from DNA Diagnostic Jørgen Katholm (DNA Diagnostic) |
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| Differential Cell Count as a Biomarker for Mastitis Screening – A Review Daniel Schwarz (Foss) |
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| Genetic and phenotypic analysis of Israeli Holstein milk, fat and protein production as determined by the AfiLab real- time analyzer Yaniv Lavon (ICBA) |
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| A new highly effective method for milk infrared spectra standardization and worldwide equivalence Pierre Broutin (Bentley) |
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| Introduction of new mid- FTIR Herd Management Tools for early warnings of nutritional and health issues in dairy cows Wopke Beukema (Delta Instruments) |
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TS 3 – Milk Analysis, What´s Next?. Chairperson: G. Scott
| Some Lessons Learned Analyzing Nucleic Acids in Milk. Todd Byrem |
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| Detailed milk fatty acid profiling of the Danish cattle population. Niels Henning Nielsen |
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| OptiMIR: Use of MIR spectra to predict multiple cow status as advisory tools for dairy farms. Frederic Dehareng |
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| ICAR/IDF project “Reference System for Somatic Cell Counting” as example to promote global analytical equivalence”. Silvia Orlandini |
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| Assessing fertility and welfare of dairy cows through novel mid- infrared milk- based biomarkers. Hammami Hedi |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2016
TS 4 – Monitoring Functional Traits in Performance Recording Systems. Chairperson C. Egger Danner
| Updated guidelines for the recording, evaluation, and genetic improvement of udder health in dairy cattle. John B. Cole |
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| Guidelines for the validation and use of claw health data Noureddine Charfeddine |
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| Selection Against Metabolic Diseases Bjorg Heringstad |
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| Monitoring of dairy cattle health in the Czech Republic Jiri Bauer |
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| Health recording systems: possible new valorizations of events recorded by breeders Xavier Bourrigan |
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| On farm recording of novel traits – genetic parameters and recommendations Karl Zottl |
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TS 5 – Supporting Technologies for Animal Production Collecting Data. Chairperson: S. Sievert
| The new connectivity needs of the French dairy farms Clement Allain |
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| Connecting on- farm systems to improve management and genetic level of the herd Frido Hamoen |
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| Online tools for optimization of herd management – recent developments for Austrian dairy farmers Markus Koblmüller |
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| Test day milk yield and composition records are affected by deviations in milking intervals in overly simplified recording Jonas Persson |
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| Comparison of in – line milk meters to herd testing for management and genetic evaluation Bevin Harris |
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| Recording grazing time of dairy cows in AMS farms with the Lifecorder+® sensor Clement Allain |
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TS 6 – Milk Recording: A Tool to improve Dairy Production. Chairpersons: Pavel Bucek and Neil Petreny
| Milk Recording Guidelines 2016; New Standards for a New Era Juho Kyntäjä |
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| Quality Management Systems for Dairy Farming – Opportunity and Challenges for Recording Organizations Karl Zottl |
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| AMS in Germany – Data Processing in Milk Recording Kai Kuwan |
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| Management of Milk Recording Organizations – Current Problems and Future Challenges Pavel Bucek |
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| Phenotyping New Traits by Mid Infrared Spectrophotometry; a way to improve milk quality and dairy’s cows’ Management Marine Gele |
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| Overview of Milking Schemes Evolution due to Technological and Economical Changes over the last 30 years Sophie Mattalia |
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| Milk Recording Reform in Finland – was it worth it? Juho Kyntäjä |
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TS 7 Improving Production in Small Ruminants. Chairperson: J.-.M. Astruc
| Estimation of dispersion parameters for test- day milk traits of the Bovec sheep in Slovenia Mojca Simèiè |
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| Phenotyping and selecting for genetic resistance to gastro- intestinal parasites in sheep: the case of the Manech French Jean-Michel Astruc |
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TS 8 – Role of Breeding Associations in Animal Improvement. Chairpersons: M. Schaffer and S. Harding
| Standardized Labelling for Genetic Trait Coding Suzanne Harding |
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| The Breeding Association role in the Development of the Bulgarian Rhodope Cattle Vasil Nikolov |
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| Use of Conformation Traits in Animal Breeding Gerben De Jong |
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| Interests of Quality Management System Implementation by France Genetique Elevage with 60 Local Organizations for Parentage Certification Carine Megneaud |
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TS 9 – Enhance Beef Production with Recording Systems. Chairperson: A. Cromie
| Effects of Genetic Gains in the Irish beef maternal replacement index on greenhouse gas emissions Cheryl Quinton |
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| Implementation of French national genetic evaluation of beef cattle temperament from field data Eric Venot |
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| Effective utilization of genomic technologies for national and international genetic improvement of beef cattle. Challenges and opportunities Rob Banks |
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| Challenges/opportunities for performance recording and genetic evaluations in South America Elly Navajos |
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