Abstracts and presentations Edinburgh 2017

The page contains the Abstracts and the Presentations of the 41st ICAR Conference held in Edinburgh (UK), 14-16 June 2017.

The Proceedings of the Conference, entitled “Big ideas for big data”, are available here. The Proceedings have been published within the ICAR Technical Series (ISSN: 1563-2504; ISBN: 92-95014-18-9)

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2017

• ICAR General Assembly
• Local host welcome session; Gwyn Jones – Chairman AHDB Dairy; Professor Wayne Powell – Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC Gene editing farmed livestock – Chris Proudfoot

Plenary 1 – Legal implications of data provision services – Chaired by Brian Wickham

Data protection aspects by merging cattle data of various origins R. Knyrim, E. Dolamic, M. Mayerhofer, M. Koblmüller, J. Perner, R. Janacek, G. Schoder, F. Gstöttinger, R. Weissensteiner, B. Fürst-Waltl, M. Schagerl, H. Eder, C. Egger-Danner	Abstract	Presentation
A computerized consent management tool for breeders: why, how? B. Balvay, L. Journaux	Abstract	Presentation
A Central Database for the Australian Dairy Industry S. Jenkins, T. Francis	Abstract	Presentation
Smart Dairy Farming 3.0: multiplying innovations on the farmyard B. van’t Land, G. Smeenk, H. Lucas, A. Lamers	Abstract	Presentation

 

Session 1 Robots, Sensors and ICAR – Chaired by Dave Ross

Automating the dairy farmer? Understanding the barriers to uptake and use of precision technology in dairy systems D. McConnell	Abstract	Presentation
Use of daily robotic progesterone data for improving fertility traits in Finnish Ayrshire J. Häggman, J. Christensen, J. Juga	Abstract	Presentation
Collecting milking speed data as part of official milk recording R.H. Fourdraine, H. Adams, A. Coburn	Abstract	Presentation
bjective carcass measurement to improve lean meat yield and eating quality in Australian beef, sheep and pork D. Brown, D. Pethick, P. McGilchrist, C. Ruberg, W. Pitchford, R. Apps, G. Gardner	Abstract	Presentation
Towards a robust protocol for enteric methane measurements using a hand held Laser Methane Detector in Ruminants T. Bruder, B. Rouille, T. Yan, M. Chagunda	Abstract	Presentation
Sharing data through an API platform API AGRO E. Rehben, B. Balvay, T. Haezebrouck	Abstract	Presentation

 

Manufacturers’ Showcase and carry-over effects – Chaired by Steven Sievert

Milk sample carry over in the field identifying and resolving the challenges J. Frankfort	Abstract	Presentation
Practical Considerations to Reduce Carry-Over in Design of Recording and Sampling Devices J. Baines	Abstract	Presentation
The new CombiFoss™ 7 DC Differential Somatic Cell Count and other Advancements in Milk Testing D. Schwarz	Abstract	Presentation
Employing high resolution big data for predictive modelling in precision dairy farming G. Katz	Abstract	Presentation
Evaluation of a new qPCR test to specify reasons for total bacterial count in bulk tank milk S. Sigurdsson, L.Olesen, A. Pedersen, J. Katholm	Abstract	Presentation
Update from IDEXX: Assessing the impact of carry-over in routine DHI milk samples when offering additional testing services (Pregnancy, Johne’s, Mastitis etc) through DHI laboratories H. Pearse	Abstract	Presentation
Update from Bentley Instruments: Latest innovations for the monitoring of milk hygienic quality, methods automation and standardization P. Broutin	Abstract	Presentation
Practical applications of fatty acid data for the improvement of dairy cattle production and prevention of health issues in transition cows W. Beukema, D. Barbano, R. Grant, H. M. Dann	Abstract	Presentation

 

THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017

Plenary 2 – The future of ICAR under alternative phenotyping strategies – Chaired by Mike Coffey

Delivering value added services to a diverse customer base A. Coburn	Abstract	Presentation
Agrimetrics Data Platform Harnessing and merging big data D. Flanders, M. Coffey	Abstract	Presentation
Debate with audience participation on Plenary 2 topic Chaired by M. Coffey	Abstract	Presentation

 

Session 3 – Integrating data to provide added value services – topping up from other data sources – Chaired by Eileen Wall

Predict, Prescribe, Perform: integrating traditional and new data sources to enable Smart Herd Management S. van der Beek, H. Knijn, D. Zouari	Abstract	Presentation
The DataGene Herd Test Dashboard T. Francis, M. Humphris, R. Morris, T. Sargent, R. Shephard	Abstract	Presentation
Genetic evaluation for claw health traits as part of the integrated system for health monitoring in German Holstein dairy cattle K. Stock, H. Swalve, R. Schafberg, V. Müller-Rätz, F. Reinhardt	Abstract	Presentation
GenoEx Update B. van Doormaal	Abstract	Presentation
Cow Own Worth synergising data to provide a new tool to aid in culling decisions in seasonal dairy herds M. Kelleher, D.P. Berry, P.R. Amer, A. Cromie, R. Evans	Abstract	Presentation
Association between milk fatty acids in early lactation and subsequent reproductive performance of modern high-yielding dairy cows S. Jorjong, G. Opsomer, J. Chen, A. T. M. van Knegsel, B. Kemp, V. Fievez	Abstract	Presentation

 

Session 4 – Impact of genomic services on performance recording organisations – Chaired by Brian van Doormaal

Possible principles for breed association models in the genomics era, with reference to beef cattle and sheep breeds R. Banks	Abstract	Presentation
Data collection methods used in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and the development of Restful API’s for recording herd data C. Vigors	Abstract	Presentation
A Star Tech, The Final Front-MIR: Estimated breeding values for mid-infrared derived predictions of energy traits in dairy cows S. Smith, V. Hicks, M. Coffey, M. Winters, E Wall	Abstract	Presentation
Implementation of genomic selection in small populations – Croatian case M. Špehar, Z. Ivkić, M. Dražić, Z. Barać	Abstract	Presentation
Designing a reference population to accelerate genetic gains for novel traits in Canadian Holstein F. Miglior, L. Brito, P. Martin, J. Jamrozik, F. S. Schenke2, A. Canovas, X. Zhao, C. F. Baes	Abstract	Presentation
Interbeef Update A. Cromie	Abstract	Presentation

 

Session 5 – Methods to gather new phenotypes – Chaired by Roel Veerkamp

Prediction of energy status of dairy cows using MIR milk spectra C. Grelet, A. Vanlierde, M. Salavati, Hostens, L. Foldager, F. Dehareng, J. Katholm	Abstract	Presentation
Body weight prediction and genetic parameter estimation based on type traits in Italian Holstein cows R. Finocchiaro, J. van Kaam, M.Marusi, M. Cassandro	Abstract	Presentation
Lactose in milk – How can lactose concentration data be beneficial in management and breeding? P. Løvendahl, M. Riis Weisbjerg	Abstract	Presentation
Individual methane prediction from milk MIR spectra, across multiple breeds, lactation stages, parities and country-specific dairy farming systems A. Vanlierde, N. Gengler, H. Soyeurt, C. Martin, E. Lewis, F. Grandl, M. Kreuzer, B. Kuhla, P. Lund, C. Ferris, C. Bertozzi, F. Dehareng	Abstract	Presentation
Targeted combination of estimated breeding values for lower accuracy mid-infrared biomarkers increases their usefulness in genetic evaluation of dairy cattle N. Gengler, GplusE Consortium	Abstract	Presentation
Genetic analyses of ketosis and a newly developed risk indicator in Fleckvieh, Braunvieh and German Holstein H. Hamann, A. Werner, L. Dale, P. Herold	Abstract	Presentation
Collection and use of new phenotypes in Germany T. Hauck	Abstract	Presentation
Effectiveness of mid infrared spectroscopy to predict milk phosphorus content M. Gelé, L. Brun-Lafleur, A. Boudon, P. Gaignon, T. Le Mouël, C. Hurtaud	Abstract	Presentation

 

Technical Tour #1 – Visit to the milk analysis laboratories (NMR – NML)

• Introduction – by Tony Craven
• Presentation of NMR and NML – by Paul O’Brien
• NMR milk recording:  current situation and future prospects – by Ben Bartlett
• Presentation of the Foss milk analyser – by Andy Carr