The page collects all the informative material (presentations, pictures, reports, videos …) of the 38th Biennial Session, Cork, Ireland (2012)
38th session Cork Ireland
For the 38th Biennial Session held in Cork (Ireland), the following informative material was made available:
- Pictures of the 38th ICAR Session are available here
- President’s Report 2012
- Secretary General Report 2012
- Awards Ceremony (Video)
- President Awards to Frank Armitage (Youtube)
Videos, manuscripts and PowerPoints of the presentations are available hereby
Session IBWS – Interbeef Workshop – Workshop to discuss future international collaboration in recording and breeding of beef cattle (28/05/2012)
| Valentina Palucci | Interbeef pedigreeand performance – Interbull Centre Report | |||
| Van Eenennaam, Alison L. | Country Report – USA | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Oam Rickards | Country Report – Australia | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Country Report – France | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript | |
| Country Report – Ireland | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript | |
| Norman Maiwashe | Country Report – South Africa | |||
| Bruce Holmquist | Country Report – Canada | |||
| Josef Kucera | Country Report – Czech Rep. | PowerPoint |
Session A1 – Cattle Breeding (28/05/2012)
| Jacques Chesnais | Genetic improvement: a major component of increased dairy farm profitability. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Stefan Rensing | Two years of experience with genomics – how well does it work? | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Timothy Byrne | Using preference survey approaches to define breeding goals in the New Zealand dairy industry | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Dan Abernethy | The development and implementation of farmer tools designed to support genetic gain and breeding decisions. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Donagh Berry | New traits for dairy cattle breeding. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Jennie Pryce | Genomics – what does the future hold? | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session A2 – Management & Health (28/05/2012)
| George Ramsbottom | Using extension to progress genetic improvement on Irish dairy farms. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Kevin Downing | Using an integrated database to increase profitability on Dairy farms. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Johannes Frandsen | Prognosis of Dairy Production – a tool to improve planning on dairy herds. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Jay Mattison | Characteristics of the USA dairy herd as related to management and demographic elements. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Joe O’Flaherty | Animal information systems that give rise to increased dairy farm profitability by improving herd and animal health. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Stephen Butler | The importance of recording in establishing the value of sexed semen to dairy farmers. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session RLN – Reference Laboratory Network – Conference Meeting (28/05/2012)
| Olivier Leray | ICAR Reference Laboratory Network – Objectives & stage of progress. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Silvia Orlandini | International survey on somatic cell counting – Situation of lab network organisation and practices. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Olivier Leray | PT scheme interlinkage and international laboratory anchorage. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Martin Burke | Presentation on Irish milk recording analysis and reference laboratory in the ICAR analytical reference system. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Marion Ferrand | Determination of protein composition in milk by mid-infrared spectrometry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Martino Cassandro | Prediction of milk coagulation properties by Fourier Transform Mid‐Infrared Spectroscopy (FTMIR) for genetic purposes, herd management and dairy profitability. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Juan Antonio Fernández | Merging of spectral datasets from different MIR instruments used in the routine analysis of milk. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session A3 – Recording on the Farm (28/05/2012)
| Doron Bar | Cows can’t talk but we can listen (to their rumination). | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Pieter Hogewerf | Smart Dairy Farming, individual attention for care animals. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Kees De Koning | The role of new on-farm technologies in dairy herd improvement (DHI) and farm management. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Anders Fogh | Use of data from electronic milking meters and perspective in use of other objective measures. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session B1 – Beef & Sheep 1 (29/05/2012)
| Dave Beehan | Ireland’s strategy for a more profitable beef & sheep industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Laurent Griffon | France’s strategy for a more profitable beef & sheep industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Arthur Rickards | Breedplan® Information for Profitable Beef Production. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Patrick Donnellan | Ireland’s Beef Breeding Information Service – Beef Herdplus. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Seung-Soo Lee | Information system for the profitable semen selection of Hanwoo in Korea. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session B2 – Information for Profitable Beef & Sheep Farming – Breeding & Health (29/05/2012)
| Alison Van Eenennaam | How might DNA-based information generate value in the beef cattle sector? | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Robert Williams | U.S. genetic trends, production numbers and discussion on how breed association may need to adapt. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Peter Parnell | Genetic improvement strategies and successes by Australian Angus breeders. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Joe O’Flaherty | Animal Health for Beef. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Bob Webber | Feed Efficiency Project. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session B3 – Information for Profitable Beef & Sheep Farming – Strategy & Challenges3 (29/05/2012)
| Richard Wakelin | New Zealand’s strategy for a more profitable beef & sheep industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Eamon Wall | Challenges facing the viability Sheep Irelands sheep genetic improvement program in the Irish sheep Industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Thierry Pabiou | Carcass video image in genetic evaluation and breeding programs. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Ross Evans | The benefits of using farmer scored traits in beef genetic evaluations | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session IBOM1- Interbull Open Meeting (29/05/2012)
| Karl O’Connell | IGenoP. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Joel Ira Weller | Predictive ability of selected subsets of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for moderately sized dairy cattle populations. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| John McCarthy | Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Irish Milk Production Traits using Random Regression. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Pascal Croiseau | Comparison of genomic selection approaches in Brown Swiss within Intergenomics. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Makgahlela Mahlako | Comparative assessment of methods for estimating genomic relationships and their use in predictions in an admixed population | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Ulrik Sander Nielsen | Effect of genomic pre-selection on the stability of EBV’s from the traditional BLUP procedure for production traits – a practical illustation. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Christian Edel | A note on using ‘forward prediction’ to assess precision and bias of genomic predictions. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Minna Koivula | Single step genomic evaluations for the NordicRed Dairy cattle test day data. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Daniel Gianola | Ensemble-based imputation for genomic selection: an application to Angus cattle. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session IBOM2 – Interbull Open Meeting – Genomics (29/05/2012)
| Ezequiel Luis Nicolazzi | PEDIMPUTE: Imputing genotypes using a fast algorithm combining pedigree and population information |
| Bevin Harris | Large scale one-step genomic evaluation for milk production traits |
| Paul VanRaden | Reliability Increases from Combining 50,000 and 777,000 Marker Genotypes from 4 Countries |
| Ebba Ansin | Epigenetic studies of the ageing process |
| Raphael Mrode | Evaluating the impact of including residual polygenic effects in dairy genomic evaluations using Bayesian methods |
| Gregor Gorjanc | Accuracy of breeding values from pedigree and genome based models in selected populations |
| Hossein Jorjani | Status of genomic evaluations in the Brown Swiss populations |
| Jan-Thijs van Kaam | G-Blup without inverting G |
Session IBOM3 – Interbull Open Meeting – Genetic Evaluations (29/05/2012)
| Per Madsen | Screening for outliers in multiple trait genetic evaluation |
| Anna-Maria Tyrisevä | Validation of consistency of Mendelian sampling variance in national evaluation models |
| Kevin Byskov | Possibilities of implementing measures from Automatic Milking Systems in routine evaluations of Udder Conformation and Milking Speed |
| Tom Lawlor | Prediction of Overall Conformation from international evaluations for linear type traits |
| Johanna Häggman | The genetic correlations between different claw disorders in Finnish Ayrshire cows |
| Nicolas Gengler | Implementing a national routine genetic evaluation for milk fat compositions as first step towards genomic predictions |
| Marianne Stoop | An all breed genetic evaluation for beef traits in the Dutch/Flemish evaluation |
| Zengting Liu | A multi-parity animal model for genetic evaluation of calving traits enhanced with genomic information |
Session IBOM4 – Interbull Open Meeting – Genetic Evaluations (29/05/2012)
| Timo Pitkänen | Measurement error variance of test-day observations from automatic milking systems |
| John McCarthy | Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Irish Milk Production Traits using Random Regression |
| Armelle Govignon-Gion | Genetic Evaluation of Mastitis in Dairy Cattle in France |
| José Antonio Jiménez Montero | Genomic evaluation using machine learning algorithms in the Spanish Holstein population |
| Mathijs van Pelt | Developing of a genetic evaluation for calf survival during rearing in The Netherlands |
Session P1 – Plenary 1 Sponsored by FBD Trust (30/05/2012)
| Simon Coveney | Opening and Overview of Irish Animal Recording. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Andrew Cromie | The Contribution of Animal Recording to Profitability on Irish Farms. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Patrick Baier | Animal Recording Information for the Herd Consultant. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Sanna Nokka | CowCompass Profit Prediction – better use of milk recording data. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| M. A. Samad Khan | Recording System of Breeding and Production Performance of Dairy Animal in Bangladesh. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Victor Olori | Data recording and profitability in livestock breeding: Lessons from poultry breeding. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session P3 – Plenary 3 (31/05/2012)
| Richard Spelman | Application of Genomic Selection in the New Zealand dairy cattle industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Jennie Pryce | Genotyping dairy females can improve the reliability of genomic selection and provide farmers with new management tools. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Mary McCarthy | The Genomics Service operated by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation for dairy farmers. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| John Clay | Aiding Selection Decisions for Dairy Females Using Genomics and Sexed Semen. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Roel Veerkamp | Selection for feed intake in dairy cattle using genomic selection. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Gary Evans | Enhancement of Bovine LD BeadChip and Bovine SNP50 for consolidation of genotype information and improved utility in different cattle breeds. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session P4 – Plenary 4 (01/06/2012)
| Sue DeNise | Delivering Valued Genomic Products to Livestock Customers. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Mark Dewdney | Evolution of a Modern Herd Improvement Co-operative. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Arthur Rickards | Organisational Models for Beef Recording and Genetic Evaluation in Australasia, the Americas and Southern Africa. Service Provision. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Rob Banks | Rationale for public investment in genetic improvement | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Peter Amer | Costs and effectiveness of various national cattle breeding structures. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Brian Wickham | An information infrastructure for facilitating the delivery of improved profits on Irish cattle farms and improving the commercial viability of the Irish breeding industry. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session PS – Poster Session (29/05/2012)
| Roberta McDonald | Characteristics, intentions and expectations of new entrant dairy farmers entering the Irish dairy industry through the New Entrant Scheme. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Jeffrey Bewley | Potential utility of a parlor-based individual quarter milking system. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Racine Samba Sow’ | Blood groups and proteins polymorphism in Senegalese sheep. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Charlotte Paillette | A model of soil nitrogen reserves in an Irish grass sward. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Marion Beecher | Do different breeds of dairy cow differ in their ability to digest dietary dry matter? | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Jessica Coyne | Genetic evaluations of linear type traits in the Irish dairy cattle population. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| David Lawrence | The effect of offering two levels of concentrate, at a variable and flat rate, on total mixed ration intake. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Cristina Hurtado-Uria | Grass growth model evaluation to manage grass supply on farm in the south of Ireland. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Samy Mohamed | Genetic characteristics of Egyptian buffalo using DNA microsatellite markers. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Elodie Ganche | Grazing severity in early lactation: effects on immediate and total lactation dairy cow performance. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Valentina Palucci | Interbull Data Exchange Area – IDEA. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Muireann Conneely | Factors associated with the concentration of Immunoglobulin G in the colostrum of Irish dairy cows. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Deirdre Purfield | Genetic parameter estimates of perinatal mortality in Irish beef and dairy herds. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Elodie Ruelle | Developing a dynamic, mechanistic model of a dairy cattle. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Paul Edwards | The collection of data from milk meters for use in research. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Anthony Doran | Genome-Wide Associations for Carcass Traits in Irish Holstein-Friesian Cattle. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Brian Meredith | Investigation of the genetic basis of bovine somatic cell score and milk production traits using genome-wide association data. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Bruce Moran | Investigating the hepatic transcriptome in dairy cattle with divergent genetic merit for fertility traits using Next Generation Sequencing. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
| Michael Murphy | A dynamic artificial neural network for the prediction of milk yields from dairy cattle. | Abstract | Poster | Manuscript |
Session T1 – Technical 1 (30/05/2012)
| Timothy Byrne | Using preference survey approaches to define breeding goals. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Tracey Pritchard | Recording of health and fertility to reduce costs. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Carel Muller | Using farmers’ records to determine genetic parameters for fertility traits for South African Holstein cows. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Kathrin F. Stock | Survey on the recording and use of functional traits in dairy cattle management and breeding. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Noirin Mc Hugh | Calf price impacts dairy farm profit too. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Gregor Gorjanc | Partitioning international genetic trends by origin in Holstein bulls. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Filippo Miglior | Genetic evaluations for resistance to mastitis and other diseases in Canada. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T2 – Technical 2 (30/05/2012)
| Pieter Hogewerf | Radio frequency identification of animals, the quality of products in the field. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Sven Hüther | Practical experiences of the code structure of animal electronic identification over all species. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Ken Evers | The Australian experience on animal RFID systems. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Jean-Michel Philipot | An innovative tool for monitoring and phenotyping in cattle : Heatime-Ruminact®. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Ivan Andonovic | “Silent Herdsman”: A Scalable Approach to Heat Detection. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Edmond Harty | Dairymaster MooMonitor – The app for heat detection and results of on-farm studies. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T3 – Technical 3 (30/05/2012)
| Mike Lynch | Integrated database. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Betka Logar | Information solutions to support dairy cattle production in Slovenian cattle population. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Bert Ipema | Towards an open development environment for recording and analysis of dairy farm data. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Bert Van ‘t Land | VeeManager 3.0: CRVs way of combining web-based herd management software, on-farm devices and highly qualified services to make the farmers life more convenience. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Justin Frankfort | Why Milk Recording is seen as critical to third parties in the UK, as a revenue stream. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Jacob Van der Westhuizen | New developments in using Milk Recording Information in South Africa. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Bartlett, Ben | Integrating milk recording data and disease test results to provide a system for the management of Paratuberculosis in UK dairy herds. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T4 – Technical 4 (30/05/2012)
| Brian Coughlan | Implementation of Electronic DIY (EDIY) Milk Recording. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Steven Sievert | Using farm-based software for routine monitoring of milking system performance and validation of the data acceptability for use in herd recording programs. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Clément Allain | Computerized solutions for periodic checking of electronic milk meters. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Xavier Bourrigan | Analysis of the accuracy of protocols in robotic milking herds for estimation of 24-hour fat and protein percent to determine a new protocol. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Mauro Fioretti | A new tool for beef performance recording in Italy. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T5 – Technical 5 (31/05/2012)
| David Saunier | New Interface to exchange data in the Farm: Ori-Automate By FCEL and Valacta. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Folkert Onken | DLQ data portal – a communication tool for an efficient data transfer. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Johannes Frandsen | Key Point Indicators Check – a Benchmarking sytem. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Steven Smith | Cohort Analysis: A unique method of evaluating the performance of dairy herds. Conduct analyses of subgroups, trends, relationships, and effects of herd and feed management changes on cow performance. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Philip Dukas | Use of Smartphone and Tablet Technology in Moving Herd Recording into a Mobile Environment. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| CSS Rao | Electronic identification and management system for livestock with ownership interface and e-governance. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T6 – Technical 6 (31/05/2012)
| Kirsty Moore | Using Video Image Analysis (VIA) data to produce UK beef carcass trait genomic evaluations. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Niels Henning Nielsen | Logistics of the milksample – data and milk, with focus on additional services on recording samples. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Hiemke Knijn | “Nutrition Management Module” with a new detection method for subclinical ketosis via milk recording samples. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Todd Byrem | The detection of pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAGs) in routine milk recording samples as an indicator of pregnancy in dairy cattle. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Sophie Mattalia | French experiences with agreement of genotyping laboratories participating to the official genomic evaluation of dairy cattle. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
Session T7 – Technical 7 (01/06/2012)
| Stephen Potterton | Sheep Ireland Commercial Flock Recording. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Virginie Clément | Consequences of a simplified milk recording method on estimation of lactation yields and genetic evaluations for dairy traits in goats. Clément, Carillier, Piacère, Robert-Granié, Larroque. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Antonello Carta | Relationships between somatic cell count and production traits in the Sarda dairy sheep breed. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Sotero Salaris | Fine mapping of QTLs and genomic selection for production traits in an experimental population of Sarda dairy sheep. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
| Francis Barillet | Genomic selection in French Lacaune and Manech dairy sheep breeds : comparison of BLUP and GBLUP accuracies. | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |
General Assembly
| J.M. Astruc | Report of the Working Group on Performance Recording of Dairy Sheep | Abstract | PowerPoint | Manuscript |