Full Schedule

4-page Papers

Video Competition Nominees

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM CT

Poster Help Desk/Upload Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Registration Desk Hours

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM CT

Oral/Poster Pitch Presentation Upload Hours

Location: Hall of Fame

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM CT

Plenary 2: Survival of the Fittest - Selecting for Sustainable Ruminant Livestock

Location: Exhibit Hall B

Chair: – Iowa State University

Presenting Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute, Invermay Agricultural Centre

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute Agresearch Group

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute, Ruakura Research Centre

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Invited Plenary Talk

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Duel 2: What Genetic Improvement Strategies and Technologies Should Be Prioritized For Livestock in the Developing World?

Location: Exhibit Hall B

Chair: – PhD

Presenting Author: – International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Presenting Author: – National Dairy Research Institute Karnal

Speaker Duel

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Dairy Cattle 1: Global Dairy Genomics in Diverse Systems: Crossbreds, Health, Milk Quality, and Sustainability

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Chair: – University of Guelph

Chair: – Guelph University

10:30 AM - 10:31 AM CT

193 - Associations Between Genomic Merit for Enteric Methane Emissions and Milk Quality and Cheese-Making Efficiency in Holstein cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Parma

Author: – University of Parma

Author: – Nutristar spa

Author: – Associazione Nazionale Allevatori della Razza Frisona, Bruna e Jersey Italiana, Cremona, Italy

Author: – ANAFIBJ

Author: – Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR).

Author: – University of Florence

Author: – University of Florence - Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Forestry (DAGRI)

Author: – University of Guelph

Author: – Lactanet Canada

Author: – Lactanet Canada; Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph

Dairy cattle

10:31 AM - 10:32 AM CT

194 - Milk fatty acids of Holstein cows compared with Holstein, Jersey, Montbéliarde, Normande, and Viking Red crossbred cows in an organic grazing and conventional dairy herd

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – University of Minnesota

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota

Author: – University of Minnesota

Dairy cattle

10:32 AM - 10:33 AM CT

195 - Integration of external data into Uruguayan Holstein evaluation for fertility

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – Universidad de la República

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

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding; University of Georgia

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

Author: – Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia

Author: – INIA Uruguay

Author: – INIA-Uruguay

Presenting Author: – INIA Uruguay

Dairy cattle

10:33 AM - 10:34 AM CT

196 - Genomic analysis of body weight in smallholder crossbred dairy cows in India using linear body measurements

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – University of New England

Author: – BAIF

Author: – Cawthron

Presenting Author: – Queensland Alliance Agriculture And Food Innovation

Author: – University of New England

Genetic architecture of quantitative traits

10:34 AM - 10:35 AM CT

197 - Genomic and transcriptional characterisation of bovine digital dermatitis using long and short read whole genome sequencing and total bulk and single cell RNA-seq

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – The Royal Veterinary College, Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield

Author: – Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool

Author: – The Royal Veterinary College, Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield,

Author: – Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool

Author: – Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool,

Author: – University of Liverpool

Author: – Royal Veterinary College

Author: – Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool

Author: – Royal Veterinary College

Author: – Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), Scotland’s Rural College

Author: – University of Liverpool

Author: – Royal Veterinary College

Author: – The Royal Veterinary College, Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield

Dairy cattle

10:35 AM - 10:36 AM CT

198 - Genetic and non-genetic factors related to the conception rate at first service of grazing dairy cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Massey University and Bioeconomy Science Institute Agresearch group

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute Agresearch Group

Author: – LIC

Author: – Massey University

Author: – Landcorp farming Ltd (Pāmu)

Author: – Massey University

Dairy cattle

10:36 AM - 10:37 AM CT

199 - Random regression and Bayesian approaches for longitudinal modelling of lactation performance in dairy buffaloes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Author: – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Author: – University of Arkansas

Genetic parameters

10:37 AM - 10:38 AM CT

200 - Genotype-by-Environment Interaction in Dairy Systems: Modelling the Effect of Feeding Strategies on the Lifetime Productivity of Contrasting Cattle Breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – BPP University

Presenting Author: – University of Arkansas

Author: – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Incorporating GxE in prediction

10:38 AM - 10:39 AM CT

201 - Exploring the Genetic Basis of Milking Ability in the Italian Mediterranean Buffalo

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Italian National Association of Buffalo Breeders

Author: – Italian National Association of Buffalo Breeders

Author: – Associazione Italiana Allevatori

Author: – Italian National Association of Buffalo Breeders

Author: – Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production Federico II University

Author: – National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA)

Genetic parameter estimation

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

202 - Crossbreeding parameters for milk fatty acid composition in pasture-based dairy cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Massey University

Author: – Massey University

Author: – Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

Dairy cattle

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

203 - Genomic Prediction of Age at First Calving in Ethiopian Crossbred Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute

Author: – International livestock research institute

Author: – Livestock Development Institute

Presenting Author: – International Livestock Research Insitute

Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Dairy cattle

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

204 - Breed-of-Origin Genetic Parameters and Genome-Wide Association Study for Milk Yield in Tanzanian Crossbred Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – International livestcok research institute

Author: – International Livestock Research Insitute

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute

Author: – International livestock research institute

Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Dairy cattle

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

205 - Genetic basis of blood beta-hydroxybutyrate predicted from milk mid-infrared spectra in dairy cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

Author: – Agriculture Victoria, Bundoora, Australia

Author: – Agriculture Victoria, Bundoora, Australia; La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia

Author: – BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

Author: – ZuchtData EDV-Dienstleistungen GmbH, Vienna, Austria

Author: – BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

Dairy cattle

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

206 - Runs of Homozygosity, Conception Rate, and Calf Traits in Reconstituted Lost-Y Holstein Lineages

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Department of Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University

Author: – Penn State University

Author: – Auburn University

Author: – National Animal Germplasm Program, Agricultural Research Service, USDA

Dairy cattle

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Efficiency and Sustainability 2: No Longer Just Hot Air: Translating Ruminant Emissions Traits to Genetic Solutions for Environmental Sustainability

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Chair: – Lactanet Canada

Chair: – AbacusBio

10:30 AM - 10:31 AM CT

173 - The genetic background of fiber digestibility and nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics Group, Wageningen University and Research

Author: – Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University and Research

Presenting Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Genetics of feed intake and efficiency

10:31 AM - 10:32 AM CT

174 - Predicting methane production in dairy cows using milk spectra and genomic data

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – USDA

Author: – University of Florida

Author: – University of Wisconsin Madison

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Other genetic and phenotype prediction topics

10:32 AM - 10:33 AM CT

175 - Genetic Evaluation of Methane Emissions in U.S. Holstein Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – STgenetics

Author: – STgenetics

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:33 AM - 10:34 AM CT

176 - Genetic Parameters for Dry Matter Intake, Methane Emissions, Nitrogen Excretion, and Carcass Traits in Hereford Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Colorado State University

Author: – Colorado State University

Author: – American Hereford Association

Author: – Colorado State University

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:34 AM - 10:35 AM CT

177 - Genetic parameters of methane emissions traits in US Holstein cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

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

Author: – University of California, Davis

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

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – University of Florida

Author: – USDA

Author: – University of Wisconsin Madison

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:35 AM - 10:36 AM CT

178 - Heritability and genetic correlation of methane production measured using GreenFeed and portable accumulation chambers in dairy heifers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Massey University

Author: – Massey University

Author: – LIC

Author: – Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)

Author: – Livestock Improvement Corporation

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute, Invermay Agricultural Centre

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:36 AM - 10:37 AM CT

179 - Genetic correlations of daily feed intake measured in feedlot with methane and carbon dioxide on pasture and in the feedlot in Australian temperate beef cattle.

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Author: – School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, NSW Australia

Author: – University of New England

Author: – School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, NSW Australia

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:37 AM - 10:38 AM CT

180 - Genetic correlations between measured methane and production traits improved prediction accuracy for methane in Australian Merino sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit

Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit, a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – School of Environmental and Rural Science, UNE, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia

Author: – NSW DPIRD, Armidale NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – WA DPIRD, Bunbury, WA 6230, Australia

Author: – Centre for Animal Production and Health, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia

Author: – NSW DPIRD, Armidale NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – School of Environmental and Rural Science, UNE, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia

Author: – School of Environmental & Rural Science

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

10:38 AM - 10:39 AM CT

181 - Genetic Correlations Between Sniffer and GreenFeed Methane Measurements Enable Genomic Selection in Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – snsaetor@upv.es

Author: – Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València

Author: – NEIKER-BRTA

Author: – CIFA

Author: – Confederación de Asociaciones de Frisona Española (CONAFE)

Presenting Author: – The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:40 AM - 10:41 AM CT

182 - Greenhouse gas emissions of Holstein cows compared with Holstein, Jersey, Montbéliarde, Normande, and Viking Red crossbred cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – University of Minnesota

Author: – University of Minnesota

Genetics of feed intake and efficiency

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT

183 - Challenges and opportunities for including methane into national breeding goals

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – CRV BV

Author: – Coöperatie CRV u.a

Author: – Cooperative CRV u.a

Author: – CRV BV

Genetics of environmental sustainability

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

184 - How does use of the methane mitigating feed additive Bovaer affect animal variance and ranking of methane and yield traits in dairy cattle?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Author: – VikingGenetics and QGG, Aarhus University

Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Author: – AniVet, Aarhus University

Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Genetics of environmental sustainability

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

185 - Augmenting saved feed index with carbon dioxide breeding values in dairy cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

Author: – Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

Genetics of environmental sustainability

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

186 - Residual heat production: a novel trait for dairy cow efficiency?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – University of Wisconsin - Madison

Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – Universidad de la República - Facultad de Agronomía

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – University of Florida

Author: – USDA

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Genetics of feed intake and efficiency

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

187 - Assessing the Potential to Enhance Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Holstein Dairy Cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

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

Author: – University of Guelph

Author: – Lactanet Canada

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

Author: – Lactanet Canada; Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph

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

Genetics of environmental sustainability

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Global Breeding Programs 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Chair: – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CT

208 - Ten Years of Local Sire Line Selection and Five Years of Recurrent Testing in Burkina Faso: A Sustainable Model for Poultry Breeding and Knowledge Transfer

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – PhD

Author: – PhD

Author: – DVM

Author: – Hendrix Genetics

Author: – Msc.

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

211 - Community-based breeding and SmaRT pack enhances environmental health and productivity in smallholder sheep flocks: the case of Ethiopia

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – ICARDA

Author: – ICARDA

Author: – Bonga Agricultural Research Center

Author: – Werabie Agricultural Research Center

Author: – Debre Berhan Agricultural Research Institute

Author: – Central Ethiopia agricultural Research Institute

Author: – ICARDA

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

207 - Impact of data availability and genetic connectedness on heritability estimates: a case study

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – The Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh

Author: – The Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh

Author: – Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

Author: – Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food

Author: – Croatian Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders

Author: – Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food

Author: – Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb

Breeding programs in low-information environments

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

209 - Optimizing Shrimp Breeding Programs Using Simulation-Based Strategies for Enhanced Genetic Gain

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Hendrix genetics

Author: – Hendrix genetics

Author: – Hendrix Genetics BV

Author: – Hendrix Genetics Research Technology & Services B.V.

Author: – PhD

Delivery of genetic improvement across the globe

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

210 - Aligning Dairy and Beef breeding objectives and decision support tools. The Irish experience

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Teagasc

Delivery of genetic improvement across the globe

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

GxE 1: Integrating G x E x M for Genetic Prediction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Chair: – Wageningen University & Research

Chair: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CT

212 - Modeling genotype-by-environment interaction effects for reproductive performance in sows across a disease challenge gradient

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Topigs Norsvin USA, Bloomington, MN, United States

Author: – Topigs Norsvin Research Center, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands

Author: – Topigs Norsvin

Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

GxE

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

213 - Enviromics-based modeling of genotype-by-environment-by-management interactions applied to pasture-raised beef cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: – Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Author: – Embrapa Beef Cattle

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

GxE

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

214 - Accounting for genotype by environment interaction on the genetic evaluation of semen production traits in Duroc boars

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Georgia

Author: – Smithfield Premium Genetics

Author: – University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Author: – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Incorporating GxE in prediction

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

215 - Quantifying Environmental Drivers of Weaning Weight in American Angus Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

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

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

Author: – Angus Genetics Inc., American Angus Association, Saint Joseph, MO, USA

Author: – Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

Author: – Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

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

Author: – Angus Genetics Inc., American Angus Association, Saint Joseph, MO, USA

Author: – University of Tennessee

Author: – Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Incorporating GxE in prediction

11:46 AM - 11:47 AM CT

216 - Genetics of feeding behaviour to improve feed efficiency, meat quality and carcass traits in slow-growing broilers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Hendrix Genetics

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Hubbard

Author: – INRAE

Genetics of feed intake and efficiency

11:47 AM - 11:48 AM CT

217 - Genotype x Environment Analysis of Lamb Survival in Indoor and Outdoor Lambing Flocks

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Author: – SRUC

Author: – Innovis Breeding Sheep

Author: – University of Edinburgh

Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Genotyping and phenotyping strategies

11:48 AM - 11:49 AM CT

702 - Climate and management jointly influence the expression of weaning weight in Katahdin sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Author: – USMARC

Author: – USDA-ARS-RSPER

Author: – DBSFRC

Author: – USDA-ARS-RSPER

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

Author: – UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN

GxE

11:49 AM - 11:50 AM CT

218 - Genotype-by-environment interaction and genomic basis of adaptation to altitude in local cattle breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University of Padova

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Author: – Universidad de Zaragoza

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Author: – University of Padova

Author: – Universidad de Zaragoza

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Including disease resistance, resilience, and robustness in breeding programs (incl new phenotypes)

11:50 AM - 11:51 AM CT

219 - Modelling Heat-Stress Genotype-by-Environment Interactions for Milk Yield in Texas and Wisconsin Holsteins

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – University Of Connecticut

Author: – University of Connecticut

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Author: – University of Florence - Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Forestry (DAGRI)

Author: – University of Connecticut

GxE

11:51 AM - 11:52 AM CT

220 - Assessing genotype-by-environment interactions across climatic conditions for feeding behavior traits and dry matter intake in tropical beef cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brasil

Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Texas A&M University

Author: – University of California

Author: – Institute of Animal Science

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

GxE

11:52 AM - 11:53 AM CT

221 - Genome-wide association analysis accounting for genotype by diet interaction for feed efficiency in Holstein cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: – USDA

Author: – University of Florida

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – Michigan State University

GxE

11:53 AM - 11:54 AM CT

223 - Exploring farm-environment descriptors to assess their potential for GxE interactions on milk production in Holstein dairy cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR GABI

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Presenting Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR GABI

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR GABI

Author: – IDELE

Author: – Idele

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR GABI

Incorporating GxE in prediction

11:54 AM - 11:55 AM CT

224 - Account for genotype - temperature-humidity index interactions to refine mortality traits in young calves

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GAB

Presenting Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Incorporating GxE in prediction

11:55 AM - 11:56 AM CT

225 - Incorporating multiple meteorological variables into genetic evaluation models for growth traits in American Angus cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Center for Quantitative Genetics & Genomics - Aarhus University

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR GABI

Author: – Angus Genetics Inc., American Angus Association, Saint Joseph, MO, USA

Author: – Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

Author: – University of Tennessee

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

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

Author: – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author: – Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

Incorporating GxE in prediction

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Sequencing and Pangenomes 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Chair: – USDA-ARS

Chair: – ETH Zürich Animal Genomics

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CT

188 - Improving representation of global cattle diversity with pangenomes built by the Bovine Pangenome Consortium

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – ETH Zurich

Author: – ETH Zurich, Animal Genomics

Author: – Davies Livestock Research Centre, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Adelaide University

Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – ETH Zürich Animal Genomics

Construction, annotation and use of pangenomes

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT

189 - The diversity and evolutionary history of structural variation in European cattle genomes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – ETH Zurich, Animal Genomics

Author: – ETH Zurich

Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – U.S. Department of Agriculture

Author: – Davies Livestock Research Centre, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Adelaide University

Author: – ETH Zürich Animal Genomics

Construction, annotation and use of pangenomes

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT

190 - T2T Genomes for the Pig

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – University of Idaho

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, INP, ENVT

Author: – University of Idaho

Author: – USDA Meat Animal Research Center

Author: – The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh

Author: – University of Missouri

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – University of Idaho

Author: – The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh

Author: – U.S. Department of Agriculture

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – European Bioinformatics Institute, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Construction, annotation and use of pangenomes

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

191 - A Chicken Graph Pangenome Integrating T2T Assemblies Illuminates Causal Structural Variants for Growth Traits

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

Author: – Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Author: – Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Author: – China Agricultural University

Construction, annotation and use of pangenomes

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CT

192 - Integrating structural variants into sequence-based association studies in dairy cattle using a pangenome and imputation framework

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Author: – Université Paris Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – Université de Toulouse, INRAE, MIAT, Sigenae, BioinfOmics

Author: – GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT

Presenting Author: – INRAE

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Construction, annotation and use of pangenomes

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CT

Tuesday Lunch Workshop: Past to Future: 100 Years of Pioneer Hybrids to Genome Editing - Presented by Corteva

Location: Madison Ballroom D

Tuesday Lunch Workshop

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CT

Tuesday Lunch Workshop: What Really Works in Production: Real-World Strategies for NGS Genotyping and Analysis at Scale - Presented by Curio Genomics

Location: Madison Ballroom C

Tuesday Lunch Workshop

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Diversity, Conservation and Breeding 1: Current Frontiers in Genomic Diversity Analysis

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Chair: – Wageningen University & Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CT

255 - On the horns of a dilemma: impact of selecting for polledness on genetic diversity in the Danish Holstein population

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Aarhus University, Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Author: – Aarhus University

Analysis of genetic diversity

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CT

256 - Detection of Runs of Homozygosity and Heterozygosity-Rich Regions in Brahman Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Oklahoma State University

Author: – School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo

Author: – Federal University of Santa Maria/ Palmeira das Missoes

Author: – Universidad Central de Venezuela - Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias

Author: – Grupo Ganadero Estancias Espíritu

Author: – Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brasil

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

257 - Conservation strategies for local Dutch sheep breeds: combining (genomic) diversity indicators

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands, Animal Breeding & Genomics, Wageningen University and Research

Author: – Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands, Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding & Genomics

Author: – Wageningen UR - Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands, Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding & Genomics

Author: – Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands, Animal Breeding & Genomics, Wageningen University and Research

Breeding programs for local breeds

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

258 - Analysis of selection signatures reveals different adaptive strategies in five Italian beef cattle breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – National Association of Italian Beef Cattle Breeders - ANABIC

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Author: – University of Perugia - Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Author: – National Association of Italian Beef Cattle Breeders - ANABIC

Author: – University of Florence - Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Forestry (DAGRI)

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Author: – University of Perugia - Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences

Author: – University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE)

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

259 - Genome-wide Analysis of Runs of Homozygosity in six Indian Buffalo Breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – NATIONAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Author: – National Dairy Development Board

Author: – NATIONAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Presenting Author: – NATIONAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Author: – NATIONAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:46 PM - 2:47 PM CT

260 - Managing genomic diversity and farm structure in the Leccese chicken using high-density SNP genotypes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – University of Bari

Author: – University of Bari Aldo Moro

Author: – Universita degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro Biblioteca di Medicina Veterinaria

Breeding programs for local breeds

2:47 PM - 2:48 PM CT

261 - Evaluation of genetic structure and effective population size in Japanese Shorthorn cattle using pedigree and genomic data

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Author: – Livestock research Institute, Iwate Agricultural Research Center

Author: – Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Author: – University of the Ryukyus

Author: – Graduate school of agricultural science, Tohoku university

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:48 PM - 2:49 PM CT

262 - Genetic diversity and population structure of the Mexican Creole pig Ts’üdi Xirgo.

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Doctoral Program in Animal Production and Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (FMVZ), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Author: – Department of Agricultural and Animal Production, Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Xochimilco Campus (UAM-X), Mexico

Author: – Faculty of Higher Studies Cuautitlán (FES Cuautitlán), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Author: – Department of Genetics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (FMVZ), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Author: – Faculty of Higher Studies Cuautitlán (FES Cuautitlán), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Author: – Metropolitan Autonomous University, Xochimilco Campus (UAM-X), Mexico

Author: – Technological Institute of Conkal (Instituto Tecnológico de Conkal), Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

Author: – Department of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Republic (UdelaR), Montevideo, Uruguay

Author: – Department of Genetics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (FMVZ), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:49 PM - 2:50 PM CT

263 - Geographic characterization of Hereford cattle genetics in the United States

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Colorado State University

Author: – Colorado State University

Author: – American Hereford Association

Author: – National Animal Germplasm Program, Agricultural Research Service, USDA

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:50 PM - 2:51 PM CT

264 - Genomic diversity, population structure and admixture in native cattle breeds of Benin

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Laboratory of Ecology, Health and Animal Production (LESPA), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin

Author: – Département Productions Animales, Institut de l'Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Author: – Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherche Agricole

Author: – Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Center on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland, India

Author: – Animal Production and Health Laboratory, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Department of Nuclear Science and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Seibersdorf, Austria

Author: – International Atomic Energy Agency and University of Natural and Life Sciences

Author: – Animal Ecology, Health and Production Laboratory, University of Parakou-Benin

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Other molecular genetics and genomics topics

2:51 PM - 2:52 PM CT

265 - Assessment and Maintenance of Genetic Purity in Indonesian Local Cattle Populations via Integrated Genomic Selection and SNP Parentage Analysis

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Chulalongkorn University

Breeding goals

2:52 PM - 2:53 PM CT

266 - Integrating BLUP and Selection Index Methods to Enhance Genetic Improvement in Tropical Poultry Breeding Programs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Author: – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resource (LGNFR), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Author: – Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI); Cells, Organisms, and Molecular Genetics, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham

Author: – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resource (LGNFR), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Presenting Author: – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resource (LGNFR), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Other breeding program topics

2:05 PM - 2:06 PM CT

275 - Integrating Genomics into Reintroduction and Supplementation Strategies

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Wageningen University & Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Analysis and prediction of inbreeding and its effects

2:06 PM - 2:07 PM CT

276 - How to manage potential negative effects of genomic selection?

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

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

Author: – Univesrity of Georgia

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

Genomic prediction methods

2:07 PM - 2:08 PM CT

277 - Assessment of reliabilities of estimated breeding values in pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Hendrix Genetics Research Technology & Services B.V.

Author: – Hendrix Genetics B.V.

Author: – Wageningen UR - Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Genomic prediction methods

2:08 PM - 2:09 PM CT

278 - Leveraging Price equation to generalise breeding value definition and predicting response to selection on additive and non-additive genetic variation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Universidad de Zaragoza

Author: – Universidad de Zaragoza

Author: – Bayer Crop Science

Author: – The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh

Analysis and prediction of genetic gain

2:09 PM - 2:10 PM CT

279 - Evaluating the Influence of Sample Size and SNP Density on Genomic Estimates of Effective Population Size in Livestock

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Author: – Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Author: – Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Author: – University of Zagreb

Author: – University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture & Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Institute of Animal Sciences (MATE)

Analysis and prediction of inbreeding and its effects

2:10 PM - 2:11 PM CT

280 - Accelerating Genetic Progress: Impact of Multiplier-Level Program Implementation on Commercial Swine Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Pipestone

Outreach and communication to industry

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

281 - Selection on polygenic traits reduces the genetic variance considerably more due to the Bulmer effect than typically assumed

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Presenting Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Analysis and prediction of genetic gain

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

282 - Extending the application of empirical methods for predicting the accuracy of genomic predictions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit, a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit, a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, University of New England, Australia

Genomic prediction methods

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CT

283 - Validation of predicted Mendelian sampling variance for optimizing selection: An application in pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Topigs Norsvin

Author: – Topigs Norsvin

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – Topigs Norsvin

Analysis and prediction of genetic gain

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Multi-Omics Analysis 2: Integration of Functional and Multi-Omics Information in Prediction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Chair: – Agriculture Victoria Research, AgriBio, Centre for AgriBioscience, 5 Ring Rd, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia ; School of Applied Systems Biology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia

Chair: – University of California Davis

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CT

241 - Joint analysis of extensive functional annotations and multi-omics of cattle improves genomic prediction and mapping

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Agriculture Victoria, Bundoora, Australia; La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia

Causal variant and gene discovery

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CT

242 - Evaluating the contribution of microbiome information to genetic and genomic evaluations for methane emissions in growing cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – University of California Davis

Author: – University of Galway

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

243 - Enhancing prediction accuracy for pig production traits with multi-omics mixed models

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Author: – Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology

Author: – Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology - IRTA

Author: – University of Copenhagen

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

244 - Genomic and Metagenomic Parameters for Economically Important Traits in Angus Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of Georgia - UGA

Author: – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Author: – Angus Genetics Inc., American Angus Association, Saint Joseph, MO, USA

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

Author: – University of Georgia - UGA

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

245 - Integrating Longitudinal Metabolite Profiles Improves Trait Prediction in Pigs in a Trait- and Timepoint-Dependent Manner

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis

Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – University of Georgia

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

Author: – Genus PIC

Author: – The Pig Improvement Company, Genus PIC, Hendersonville, TN 37075, USA

Author: – Genus PIC

Author: – University of California Davis

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:46 PM - 2:47 PM CT

246 - Impact of metagenomic sequencing depth on prediction accuracy

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:47 PM - 2:48 PM CT

247 - Genome-wide fine-mapping of transcriptome-wide association studies applicable across species

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – University of California, Davis

Author: – The University of Queensland

Author: – University of California Davis

Multi-omics analyses

2:48 PM - 2:49 PM CT

248 - Using CADD scores to improve genomic prediction accuracy for production and reproduction traits in Piétrain pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – Hendrix Genetics Research Technology & Services B.V.

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:49 PM - 2:50 PM CT

249 - Meta-data Analysis of Ruminant Microbial Communities for Methane Prediction

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute, Invermay Agricultural Centre

Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Author: – LIC

Author: – New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited – AgResearch Group

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Author: – University of Otago

Author: – Bioeconomy Science Institute

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:50 PM - 2:51 PM CT

250 - GALLO 2.0: A toolkit for functional prioritization of positional candidate genes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Univ. de León)

Author: – Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of León, León (24007)

Author: – University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

Multi-omics analyses

2:51 PM - 2:52 PM CT

251 - Estimating many variance components simultaneously using factor analytical models; using the rumen microbiome to predict the breeding value for methane

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding & Genomics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding & Genomics

Presenting Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:53 PM - 2:54 PM CT

253 - A biologically motivated nonlinear latent variable model for genetic evaluation using genomic sequence

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – UDSA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Author: – UDSA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

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

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:54 PM - 2:55 PM CT

254 - Variant selection strategies to enhance genomic prediction of enteric methane emission and feed efficiency-related traits in Nellore cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Department of Animal Science, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil

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

Author: – Purdue University

Author: – São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Department of Animal Science, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil

Author: – Acaraú Valley State University (UVA), Sobral, CE, 62040-370, Brazil

Author: – Beef Cattle Research Center, Institute of Animal Science, Sertãozinho, SP, 14174-000, Brazil

Author: – São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Department of Animal Science, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Phenomics 2: From Pixels to Predictions: Imaging and Spectral Phenotyping for Genetic Evaluation

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Chair: – Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CT

226 - Artificial intelligence and machine learning for phenotyping – examples with spectral and time series data

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Agroscope

Other genetic and phenotype prediction topics

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CT

227 - Automated osteochondrosis detection from CT scanned pigs; genetic parameters and comparison with manual scoring

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Author: – Topigs Norsvin

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Presenting Author: – Norsvin SA

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

228 - Genetic Parameters Estimation and Relationships Between Image-Derived Morphometric and Sensor-Based Behavioral Traits in Holstein Cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Author: – Diamond H Dairy

Author: – University of Georgia - UGA

Author: – University of Georgia

Author: – Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602

Author: – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Author: – Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:16 PM - 2:17 PM CT

229 - Raman-based prediction of fillet fatty acid composition and genetic architecture in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU)

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU), Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Author: – AquaGen

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Author: – Nofima

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Author: – Nofima

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:17 PM - 2:18 PM CT

230 - Prediction of nitrogen use efficiency and nitrogen losses from milk mid-infrared spectra, and their genetic parameter estimates in Norwegian Red cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Author: – TINE SA

Author: – Felleskjøpet Fôrutvikling AS

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Genetic parameter estimation

2:18 PM - 2:19 PM CT

231 - Integration of near-infrared spectra in the genetic evaluation of meat quality traits in Duroc pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Universitat de Lleida - Agrotecnio-CERCA Center

Author: – Selección Batallé

Author: – Universitat de Lleida - Agrotecnio-CERCA Center

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:19 PM - 2:20 PM CT

232 - Development of a User-Friendly Image Analysis Pipeline for Extraction of Meat Quality Phenotypes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Oklahoma State University

Presenting Author: – ABS Global

Author: – ABS Global

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:20 PM - 2:21 PM CT

233 - Does Drying Matter? Evaluating NIR Accuracy for Protein Digestibility in Pig Feces

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Topigs Norsvin Research Center

Author: – Topigs Norsvin Canada

Author: – Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:21 PM - 2:22 PM CT

234 - Genetic Architecture of MIR-Predicted Metabolic Traits during Early Lactation in Hokkaido Holsteins: Effects of Housing Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center, NARO

Author: – Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

Author: – Hokkaido Dairy Milk Recording and Testing Association

Author: – Holstein Cattle Association of Japan, Hokkaido Branch

Author: – Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Dairy cattle

2:22 PM - 2:23 PM CT

235 - The impacts of some factors related to model development using milk infrared spectral data on prediction accuracy for immunoglobulin concentrations in mature milk

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Author: – Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Author: – Holstein Cattle Association of Japan, Hokkaido Branch

Author: – Shihoro Agricultural Cooperative

Author: – Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Author: – Graduate school of agricultural science, Tohoku university

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:23 PM - 2:24 PM CT

236 - Integrating milk mid-infrared spectral and genomic information to predict methane emission in dairy cows

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Universidad de la República (UDELAR) - Uruguay

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

Author: – INIA Uruguay

Author: – INIA-Uruguay

Author: – INIA Uruguay

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:24 PM - 2:25 PM CT

237 - Genetic Parameters for Methane Mass (g/day) and Methane Concentration (ppm) in Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Center for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph

Author: – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph

Author: – Lactanet Canada; Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph

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

Sensor phenotyping systems and analyses

2:25 PM - 2:26 PM CT

238 - Genetic correlation of methane intensity with milk Fourier-transform infrared spectra

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Department of Genetics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Author: – The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – Confederación de Asociaciones de Frisona Española (CONAFE)

Author: – NEIKER-BRTA

Author: – 1Department of Genetics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Author: – National Center for Disciplinary Research in Animal Physiology and Breeding, National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Queretaro, Mexico

Author: – National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research

Author: – Department of Genetics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (FMVZ), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Integration of functional and multi-omics information in prediction

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

239 - Phenotypic and genetic prediction of methane emissions from milk mid-infrared spectra in Norwegian Red dairy cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU)

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Author: – Geno

Author: – The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh

Author: – Geno

Visual/imaging/spectral phenotyping systems and analyses

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CT

240 - NIRS Prediction of Pork Intramuscular Fat for Future Use in Genetic Evaluation of Local Breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Ifip-Institut du Porc

Author: – Ifip-Institut du Porc

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Ifip-Institut du Porc

Author: – Agricultural Institute of Slovenia

Author: – Ifip-Institut du Porc

Author: – Axiom Genetics

Author: – Nucléus

Author: – University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture

Author: – University of Évora

Author: – Agricultural Institute of Slovenia

Author: – INRAE

Breeding programs for local breeds

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Sheep and Goats 1

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Chair: – Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, National Research Council (CNR)

Chair: – University of Nevada Reno

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CT

287 - Fifty years of selection in French goats: achievements and perspectives

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Institut de l'Elevage

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Institut de l'Elevage

Author: – Capgènes

Author: – Institut de l'Elevage

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Capgènes

Author: – Institut de l'Elevage

Author: – INRAE

Sheep and goats

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT

284 - Genetic evaluation of cashmere fiber traits in goats from the United States and New Zealand

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – American Simmental Association

Author: – Kansas State University

Author: – Langston University

Sheep and goats

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CT

285 - Exploring the genetic architecture of fleece shedding in sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

Author: – Cashmore Nudies

Author: – Low Footprint Lamb

Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit, a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351 Australia

Author: – Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

Sheep and goats

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT

286 - Discovering genomic regions associated with parasite resistance in Australian sheep breeds

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

Presenting Author: – Animal Genetics Breeding Unit, a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351 Australia

GWAS and fine mapping methods

2:46 PM - 2:47 PM CT

288 - Genetic architecture of somatic cell count in Sarda dairy sheep inferred from genomic information

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – AGRIS Sardinia

Author: – AGRIS Sardinia

2:47 PM - 2:48 PM CT

289 - Rams Matter: the ram effect on ewe fertility

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Author: – Sheep Ireland

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – Technologist

Author: – Teagasc

Sheep and goats

2:48 PM - 2:49 PM CT

290 - Putting flocks on the scales: evaluating flock performance for lamb liveweight using random regression models

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – Munster Technological University

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Sheep and goats

2:49 PM - 2:50 PM CT

291 - Immune competence measured at weaning and growth performance in Merino sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – CSIRO

Author: – Angus Australia

Author: – CSIRO

Author: – University of New England

Author: – Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

Sheep and goats

2:50 PM - 2:51 PM CT

292 - Genetic and non-genetic factors associated with growth curve parameters in lowland sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway, H65 R718, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8, Ireland

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Teagasc

Genetic parameter estimation

2:51 PM - 2:52 PM CT

293 - Uncovering genetic diversity and inbreeding in the Saudi Shami goat through genome-wide SNP analysis

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Presenting Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - University of Milan

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program

Author: – College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - University of Milan

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program - MEWA

Author: – National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program

Analysis of genetic diversity

2:52 PM - 2:53 PM CT

700 - Extended lactations in Alpine goats farmed in Lombardy: production patterns and modelling

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Università degli Studi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Author: – Univerisità degli Studi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Author: – Università degli Studi di Milano - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Presenting Author: – Università degli Sudi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Sheep and goats

2:53 PM - 2:54 PM CT

701 - PRNP gene polymorphism in goats from Poland

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – National Research Institute of Animal Production, Department of Animal Molecular Biology, Balice, Poland

Author: – National Research Institute of Animal Production, Department of Animal Molecular Biology, Balice, Poland

Author: – National Research Institute of Animal Production, Department of Sheep and Goat Breeding, Balice, Poland

Sheep and goats

2:54 PM - 2:55 PM CT

294 - Estimates of variance components and genetic parameters for ewe longevity traits in Santa Inês hair-type sheep

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Federal University of Bahia

Author: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University

Author: – Neogen Corporation, Biotechnology Research

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

Sheep and goats

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Aquaculture 1: Pushing Frontiers of Breeding

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Chair: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU)

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

310 - Optimisation of genomic selection for harvest traits of Malabar red snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus)

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Singapore Food Agency

Author: – Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia

Author: – James Cook University

Author: – Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia

Author: – James Cook University

Author: – Republic Polytechnics

Author: – James Cook University

Aquaculture

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

311 - Improving commercial body weight in turbot using records from fish measured under production conditions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – INIA-CSIC

Author: – INIA-CSIC

Aquaculture

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

312 - The role of linked genomic architecture in shaping population structure and complex phenotypes in farmed Atlantic salmon

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – CSIRO

Author: – CSIRO

Other molecular genetics and genomics topics

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

313 - Accounting for Different Ploidy Levels in Trout Genetic Evaluations in a Commercial Breeding Program

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Hendrix Genetics

Author: – Hendrix Genetics Research Technology & Services B.V.

Author: – PhD

Author: – Wageningen UR - Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Hendrix Genetics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – Hendrix Genetics

Aquaculture

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

314 - Genetic variation for growth in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) under coinfection

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – Nofima

Author: – Nofima

Author: – Nofima AS

Author: – Mowi Genetics

Aquaculture

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CT

315 - Genetic architecture of resistance to bacterial cold water disease in rainbow trout is altered in response to genetic changes in causative bacterial pathogen

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom B

Presenting Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – University of Georgia

Author: – USDA-ARS

Author: – Troutlodge, Inc.

Author: – USDA-ARS

Aquaculture

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Breeding for Sustainability 1 - Sponsored by SEMEX

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Chair: – VikingGenetics and QGG, Aarhus University

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

330 - Empowering livestock productivity for sustainable food security through genetic improvement

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Abacusbio

Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute

Author: – ICARDA

Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – ICARDA

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

331 - From Productivity to Climate Action: Harnessing Community-Based Breeding to Lower Methane Emissions in Ethiopian Smallholder Sheep Systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – BOKU university

Author: – Iowa State University

Author: – BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

Author: – ICARDA

Author: – ILRI

Author: – ICARDA

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

332 - Genetic analysis of methane and its relationship with milk yield and heat tolerance in smallholder dairy systems

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Scotland Rural College

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute

Author: – International livestock research institute

Presenting Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

333 - Methane Trait Inclusion in Beef Terminal Indices under Increasing Carbon Pricing

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Teagasc

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – AbacusBio

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:46 PM - 4:47 PM CT

334 - Africa GENetic Evaluation Service (AGENES): A pipeline for routine genetic and genomic evaluations

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences (SVMB), Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK

Presenting Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Author: – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences (SVMB), Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK

Author: – Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Author: – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences (SVMB), Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya; The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, UK

Author: – Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, UK

Author: – International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Author: – Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK

Improving sustainable agriculture in the developing world

4:47 PM - 4:48 PM CT

335 - Towards Sustainable Dairy: Establishing an Italian Consortium for Methane Mitigation Through Breeding

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Associazione Nazionale Allevatori della Razza Frisona, Bruna e Jersey Italiana, Cremona, Italy

Author: – Anafibj

Author: – University of Bologna

Author: – Nutristar spa

Presenting Author: – University of Florence - Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Forestry (DAGRI)

Author: – University of Florence

Author: – Tecnosens

Author: – University of Milan

Author: – University of Tuscia

Author: – Anafibj

Author: – University of Messina

Author: – University of Tuscia

Author: – ANAFIBJ

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:48 PM - 4:49 PM CT

336 - Emission reductions and economic ramifications of methane selection within Irish ruminant breeding indexes

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – AbacusBio

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:49 PM - 4:50 PM CT

337 - Selection response for reduced methane emissions through microbiome-driven breeding in a divergent selection experiment

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Author: – Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València

Author: – Genus PLC

Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:50 PM - 4:51 PM CT

338 - Genetic Selection for Reduced Enteric Methane Emissions in Irish Beef Cattle: Measurable Gains with Minimal Trade-offs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Munster Technological University

Author: – AbacusBio

Author: – Teagasc

Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:51 PM - 4:52 PM CT

339 - Experiences with joint modeling of feed efficiency and methane emission, using large-scale commercial data in Nordic Holstein.

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Presenting Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Author: – QGG, Aarhus University

Author: – AniVet, Aarhus University

Author: – VikingGenetics and QGG, Aarhus University

Genetics of environmental sustainability

4:52 PM - 4:53 PM CT

340 - Effects of selection weight and phenotyping intensity of enteric methane emission in national sheep breeding objectives

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU, Ås)

Author: – The Norwegian Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders (NSG)

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU)

Author: – Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences

Presenting Author: – Norwegian Univeristy of Life Sciences (NMBU, Ås)

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:53 PM - 4:54 PM CT

341 - Novel microbiome-driven breeding strategies to reduce methane production while avoiding adverse effects on growth

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Author: – Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València

Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Author: – Genus PLC

Author: – Scotland's Rural College

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

4:54 PM - 4:55 PM CT

342 - Reducing carbon footprint while maintaining flock profitability: the finishing touch for the Irish sheep industry

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Author: – Sheep Ireland, Link road, Ballincollig, Cork, Co. Cork, P31 D452, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, H65 R718, Co. Galway, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, P61C996, Co. Cork, Ireland

Author: – Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Sheep and goats

4:55 PM - 4:56 PM CT

343 - Validation study for methane breeding values with GreenFeed methane recordings on commercial Dutch dairy farms

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Lecture Hall

Presenting Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University and Research

Author: – Animal Nutrition, Wageningen University and Research

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University and Research

Author: – Wageningen University and Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University and Research

Incorporating environmental sustainability in breeding programs, LCA

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Estimation and Prediction 3: Artificial Intellegence and Machine Learning

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Chair: – Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA

Chair: – Michigan State University

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

295 - GBLUP as an Attention Mechanism

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Michigan State University

Presenting Author: – Centre Research Agricultural Genomics (CRAG)

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

296 - Integrating Multi-Omics Data in Deep Learning Prediction of Pig Production Traits

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology

Author: – University of Copenhagen

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University & Research, 6700 AH, the Netherlands

Author: – Institute of Agrifood Research and Tecnology - IRTA

Author: – Wageningen University & Research

Author: – University of Copenhagen

Presenting Author: – Institute of Agrifood Research and Tecnology - IRTA

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

297 - Image embeddings for digital phenotyping and the construction of digital similarity matrices for genetic evaluations

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – University of Georgia

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

Author: – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Author: – The Pig Improvement Company, Genus PIC, Hendersonville, TN 37075, USA

Author: – Genus PIC

Author: – Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia

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

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

298 - Not a Sum: Modelling Nonlinear Probabilistic Interactions in the Genetic Prediction of Fertility

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – 1Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Author: – 1Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Author: – Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology, Hólar University, Sauðárkrókur, Iceland.

Author: – 1Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Aquaculture

4:45 PM - 4:54 PM CT

299 - Integrating Dynamic Lactation Traits, Resilience Indicators, and Genomic Data to Predict Later-Lactation Milk Yield

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Università degli Studi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Author: – Univerisità degli Studi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Author: – Università degli Sudi di Milano - Department of Vetrinary Medicine and Animal Science

Author: – Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Univ. de León), Finca Marzanas, Grulleros, León (24346)

Author: – University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

Author: – Università degli Studi di Milano - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:55 PM - 4:56 PM CT

300 - End-to-end Genomic Prediction: Predicting Images and Text from Genetic Markers

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – UC Davis

Author: – University of California Davis

Author: – UC Davis

Author: – University of Florida

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:56 PM - 4:57 PM CT

301 - Comparison of Mixed Effect Random Forest and GBLUP approaches to Feed Efficiency Prediction in Holstein Dairy Cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Queen's University of Belfast

Author: – Queen’s University Belfast

Author: – Aberystwyth University

Author: – Queen’s University Belfast

Author: – Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Hillsborough, BT26 6DR, Northern Ireland, UK;

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:57 PM - 4:58 PM CT

302 - Integrative SNP weighting and machine learning approach enhance GEBV prediction accuracy for flavor compounds in chickens

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Presenting Author: – Chungnam National University

Author: – Poultry Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science

Author: – Chungnam National University

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

4:58 PM - 4:59 PM CT

303 - Predicting Methane Emission in Dairy Cows Using Machine Learning Analysis of Rumen Microbiome with small sample size

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Author: – Queen's University Belfast/Agri-Food Biosciences Institute

Author: – Queen's University Belfast

Author: – Queen's University Belfast/Agri-Food Biosciences Institute

Author: – School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5DL, UK

Author: – Queen's University Belfast

Author: – Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Hillsborough, BT26 6DR, Northern Ireland, UK;

Presenting Author: – Queen's University of Belfast

Machine learning and AI prediction approaches

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Non-Additive and Epigenetics

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Chair: – Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics

Chair: – INRAE

Chair: – Universidad de Zaragoza

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

316 - Genomic prediction with the additive value parameterization and directional dominance

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – University of Wisconsin Madison

Incorporating non-additive effects in prediction

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CT

317 - Testing SNP association methods with ‘open black box’ simulated gene interaction network

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – University of New England

Author: – University of New England

Incorporating non-additive effects in prediction

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT

318 - Inter- and trans- generational effects of calving month on production traits in Italian Holstein cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – University of Sassari

Author: – Associazione Nazionale Allevatori della Razza Frisona, Bruna e Jersey Italiana, Cremona, Italy

Author: – University of Sassari

Author: – Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise

Author: – ANAFIBJ

Author: – University of Sassari

Genetics of heat stress and themotolerance

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CT

319 - Shared Heat Stress-Induced Epigenetic Signatures at Immune-Related Loci in Two Independent Dairy Cow Cohorts

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – INRAE, EnVA, UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro

Author: – Université Laval

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Idele

Author: – Eliance; UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Centre de Recherche en Sciences Animales de Deschambault (CRSAD)

Author: – PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro

Epigenetics

4:46 PM - 4:47 PM CT

320 - Phantom additivity and the unknown heritability of epistatic interactions

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Michigan State University

Author: – Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

Genetic architecture of quantitative traits

4:47 PM - 4:48 PM CT

321 - Methylome sequencing reveals potential epigenetic effects in the development of White Striping in broiler chickens

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Postgraduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Paraná

Author: – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Author: – Embrapa Pecuária Sudeste

Author: – Embrapa Suínos e Aves

Author: – Physiology and Environmental Toxicology program, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University

Author: – INRAE, EnVA, UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Departamento de Zootecnia, Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ), Universidade de São Paulo

Author: – Programa de Pós-Graduacão em Zootecnia, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Author: – Embrapa Suínos e Aves

Epigenetics

4:48 PM - 4:49 PM CT

322 - Gestational Thermal Environment and Maternal Antioxidant Supplementation Interact to Shape the Hepatic DNA Methylome of Iberian Piglets

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Animal Breeding and Genetics Department, INIA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genetics Department, INIA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Author: – Production Department, UCM, Madrid, Spain

Author: – Sánchez Romero Carvajal, Jabugo, Spain

Author: – Instituto Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario y Forestal de Castilla-La Mancha (IRIAF),Tomelloso, Spain

Author: – Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Dummerstorf, Germany.

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genetics Department, INIA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Author: – Centro de I+D en Cerdo Ibérico, INIA-CSIC, Zafra, Spain

Author: – Production Department, UCM, Madrid, Spain

Author: – Animal Breeding and Genetics Department, INIA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Epigenetics

4:49 PM - 4:50 PM CT

323 - Effect of DNA methylation on de novo mutations in cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Author: – Eliance; UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Eliance

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – INRAE, EnVA, UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI

Epigenetics

4:50 PM - 4:51 PM CT

324 - Analysis of DNA Methylation Dynamics and Maternal Effects in Dairy Cattle Using the RUMIGEN Methylation Array

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Author: – Departamento de Mejora Genética Animal, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC)

Author: – The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Epigenetics

4:51 PM - 4:52 PM CT

325 - DNA Methylation Imputation in Whole-Genome Bisulfite Sequencing

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Author: – Zoetis

Presenting Author: – Zoetis

Epigenetics

4:52 PM - 4:53 PM CT

326 - Epigenome-Wide Association Studies of DNA methylation with phenotypic traits and environment in French Holstein dairy cows using the RUMIGEN EpiChip

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Eliance; UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – Eliance; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech

Author: – Valogene

Author: – IHAP, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort

Author: – Eliance

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort

Author: – INRAE

Author: – Eliance

Author: – INRAE, EnVA, UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay

Author: – Université Paris-Saclay/INRAE/ AgroParisTech

Author: – UVSQ, INRAE, Université Paris-Saclay

Epigenetics

4:53 PM - 4:54 PM CT

327 - Epigenetic Modifications in the Longissimus dorsi Muscle of Piglets Exposed to In Utero Heat Stress

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Purdue University

Author: – University of Missouri

Author: – University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Author: – Purdue University

Author: – Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

Epigenetics

4:54 PM - 4:55 PM CT

328 - Farm-specific DNA methylation patterns and associations to age in dairy cattle

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – Cornell University

Author: – Cornell University

Epigenetics

4:55 PM - 4:56 PM CT

329 - Tissue-Specific and Coordinated Allele-Specific Epigenomic Regulation in Chickens

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Rooms K-R

Presenting Author: – UCDavis

Author: – Center of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil

Author: – UCDavis

Author: – Iowa State University / Hy-Line International

Author: – Aarhus

Author: – UCDavis

Genetic architecture of quantitative traits

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Swine 2

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Chair: – North Carolina State University

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

304 - Interpretation of Genetic Values on the Probability Scale for Umbilical Hernia in a Swine Pure Line: Challenges in Defining Thresholds, Accuracy, and the Resistance Phenotype

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Dna Swine Genetics

Author: – DNA Swine Genetics

Author: – Dna Swine Genetics

Author: – Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia

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

Author: – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Swine

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CT

305 - Genetic parameters for resilience-related feed intake and feeding behaviors in Canadian Duroc pigs

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom A

Presenting Author: – Dalhousie University

Author: – Dalhousie University

Author: – Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement

Author: – University of Guelph

Author: – University of Saskatchewan

Author: – University of Alberta

Author: – Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement

Author: – Genus PIC

Author: – Dalhousie University