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The Proceedings from the ICAR 2022 Montreal Annual Conference have been published in the ICAR Technical Series #26 (ISBN: 978-92-95014-22-0)

Share. Connect. Transform. Sharing solutions on digital transformation, animal welfare and environmental sustainability to support global food security. Proceedings of the 45th ICAR Annual Conference held in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, 30 May – 3 June 2022. A.-M. Christen, D. Lefebvre, F. Miglior,  R. Cantin, M. Burke, and C. Mosconi (Eds). ICAR Technical Series no. 26 (ISBN: 978-92-95014-22-0)

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General assembly

Welcome to ICAR’s General Assembly

Dairy Farming Forward to Net Zero 2050 – Korb Whale

 

ICAR Plenary Session

Title First Author Presenter    
Welcome address to Montreal Barbara Paquet (President of Lactanet)    
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Understanding and responding to the expectations of consumers and citizens in the changing world of livestock farming Daniel Weary Daniel Weary PPT

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IDF Global perspectives on sustainability Caroline Emond Caroline Emond PPT

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Canadian Dairy Industry Overview Brian Van Doormaal Brian Van Doormaal PPT

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Dairy farming forward net zero 2050 Korb Whale    

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Workshop on “Recording and evaluation of Body Condition Score and its relationship with health and welfare”

Introduction C. Egger-Danner (ICAR FT WG) PPT  
BCS recording and biology N. Gengler (ICAR FT WG) and N. Friggens (INRAE) PPT  
The relationship between body condition score and cow well-being M. Haskell (ICAR FT WG) PPT  
BCS and conformation: from recording to data quality assurance M. van Pelt (ICAR CR WG) PPT  
Automatic technology and BCS recording: possibilities, reliability and requirements for data exchange S. Sievert (ICAR MRSD SC) and R. Fourdraine (ICAR Animal Data Exchange WG) PPT  
Economics of early detection of diseases by using BCS H. Hogeveen (IDF SCAHW) PPT

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Genetics of body condition score and its association with feed efficiency, fertility and health. A. Köck (ZuchtData) and J. Pryce (ICAR FT WG) PPT

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BCS and it’s use for optimization of feeding / herd management D. Santschi (Lactanet) PPT

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Open panel discussion    

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Workshop on “ExtraMIR: A new ICAR/IDF action team focussing on added value from DHI data

Presentation of the ExtraMIR initiative PPT

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Interbull Session 31 May

Accuracy of prediction for a genomic evaluation in rotational crossbreeding scheme (Montbéliarde x Holstein x Red Danish) Romain Saintillan

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Nordic genomic prediction for crossbred dairy females Kevin Byskov

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Feasibility of joint genomic evaluations for smallholder dairy data in Tanzania and Ethiopia Raphael Mrode

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Adding and reporting genomically discovered ancestors in US evaluations Jose Carrillo

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Recording and selection tools for feed efficiency and environmental impact WEDNESDAY, June 1 from 13h30 to 15h30 Montréal 4-5

Title First Author Presenter      
Update ICAR Feed and Gas Working Group: Guidelines and international collaboration for genetic evaluation Birgit Gredler-Grandl Birgit Gredler-Grandl Abstract PPT

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Validation of individual feed intake records using a 3D camera system in commercial farms Jan Lassen Jan Lassen Abstract PPT

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Measuring individual carbon dioxide emissions as a proxy for feed efficiency on dairy farms  preliminary results Istvan Fodor Istvan Fodor Abstract PPT

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Dynamic nature of genetic parameters for feed efficiency estimated using random regression models Kerry Houlahan Christine Baes Abstract PPT

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Modelling metabolic efficiency  Do we need to understand the biological meaning of residual feed intake breeding values? Martin H. Lidauer Esa A. Mäntysaari Abstract PPT

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Large scale phenotyping of methane for genetic evaluation is possible with Sniffers Michael Aldridge Michael Aldridge Abstract PPT

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A pipeline for the integration of growth, feed efficiency and greenhouse-gas emission data in Italian Holstein. Francesco Tiezzi Raffaella Finocchiaro Abstract PPT

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Estimates of genetic parameters for environmental efficiency traits for first lactation Holsteins Lucas Lopes Lucas Lopes Abstract PPT

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Genetic analysis and correlations between milk mid-infrared (MIR) spectra-based methane emissions and nitrogen use efficiency proxies in Walloon Holstein cows Hadi Atashi Nicolas Gengler Abstract PPT

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Manufacturer Showcase June 1

Mtech

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Foss

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Bentley

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Lely

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Elevate

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UniforAgri

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Acknowledgments

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DNA Webinar: Launch of ICAR Parentage Discovery Certification Services. Thursday, June 2 from 8h30

Launch of ICAR Parentage Discovery Certification Services Brian Van Doormaal

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Advanced analytics for adding value to livestock data. Thursday, June 2 from 8h30 to 12h30. Montréal 4-5

Title First Author Presenter      
Advanced analytics create insight and supports the Danish dairy farmers Johannes Frandsen Johannes Frandsen Abstract PPT

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Exchanges of French genetic data are driven by farmer consent managed in a dedicated blockchain Laurent Journaux Laurent Journaux Abstract PPT

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LEO: A National-wise open big-data facility on livestock. Riccardo Negrini Riccardo Negrini Abstract PPT

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DCPO: The Dairy Cattle Performance Ontology, A Tool For Domain Modelling and Data Analytics. Victor Fuentes Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo Abstract PPT

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Disease risk prediction based on an integrative data-methodological approach in dairy cattle Jana Lasser Christa Egger-Danner Abstract PPT

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Making use of dairy herd improvement records and machine learning to identify best management strategies Daniel Warner Daniel Warner Abstract PPT

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Prediction of grass-based diet from indirect traits using milk MIR-based predictors to assess the feeding typology of farms Hélène Soyeurt Hélène Soyeurt Abstract PPT

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Milk fatty acid profiles in early lactation as potential indicators for reproduction success Daniel Warner Daniel Warner Abstract PPT

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Optimize Breeding and Replacement Decisions using Milk Recording Data Robert Fourdraine Robert Fourdraine Abstract PPT

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A machine learning approach to describe the welfare status of dairy herds and analyse its association with performance and economics Gabriel Dallago Gabriel Dallago Abstract PPT

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Using Box Time indicators to rank cows according to their efficiency in Robotic Milking Systems Liliana Fadul Liliana Fadul Abstract PPT

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Estimation of Lifetime Dairy Profit using Multivariate Machine Learning  and Deep Learning Models Vahid Naghashi Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo Abstract PPT

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Automated Anomaly Detection for Milk Components and Diagnostics in Dairy Herds Maryam Ayat René Lacroix Abstract PPT

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PHENO3D : phenotyping and weighing beef cattle by 3D imagery Maxence Bruyas Maxence Bruyas Abstract PPT

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Milk analysis – New developments in using MIR Spectra – Thursday, June 2 From 13h30-17h00. Montréal 4-5

Title First Author Presenter      
Prediction of key physiological milk biomarkers in dairy cows through MIR milk spectra Clément Grelet Clément Grelet Abstract PPT

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Challenges and opportunities in the use of milk mid-infrared (MIR) spectra: the experiences learned from the OptiMIR and HappyMoo projects and beyond Nicolas Gengler Nicolas Gengler Abstract PPT


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An equation based on MIR spectra to explore the genetic determinism of spontaneous lipolysis in dairy cows Marine Gelé Marine Gelé Abstract PPT


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Predicting body condition score change in early lactating Irish dairy cows using milk mid infrared spectra Maria Frizzarin Maria Frizzarin Abstract PPT


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Valorization of milk spectra: data mining of milk infrared spectra to assess transition success Mazen Bahadi Mazen Bahadi Abstract PPT


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New traits predicted from milk mid-infrared spectra to reduce incidence of subclinical ketosis Astrid Köck Christa Egger-Danner Abstract PPT

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Within day variation in milk and blood metrics for hyperketonemic and non-hypoketonemic dairy cows. David Barbano David Barbano Abstract PPT


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A tool to predict likelihood of conception to first insemination with milk mid-infrared spectroscopy Phuong Ho Matthew Shaffer Abstract PPT


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Improving taste and flavor in dairy product through milk analysis of free fatty by Mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometry. Octave Christophe Octave Christophe Abstract PPT


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Mid-Infrared Analyzers:  Herd management milk fatty acid calibration and validation of multiple instruments. David Barbano David Barbano Abstract PPT


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Authentication of grazing-related farming practices – Improvement and evaluation of a risk-based selection strategy for on-site farms inspections in the Netherlands Lukas Spiess Lukas Spiess Abstract PPT


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General discussion        


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Sustainability in the context of animal recording. Thursday, June 2, From 8h30 to 10h00 Montréal 2-3

Title First Author Presenter      
Animal breeding sustainability: the Italian Holstein experience Lorenzo Benzoni Raffaella Finocchiaro Abstract PPT

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The role of recording and evaluating calf traits for improved sustainability Michelle Axford Michelle Axford Abstract PPT

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Towards new breeding tools in a context of climate change: first results of the RUMIGEN project on new phenotypes for heat tolerance traits Sophie Mattalia Sophie Mattalia Abstract PPT

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Using dairy herd improvement data to monitor herd sustainability Daniel Warner Débora Santschi Abstract PPT

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ICAR Sustainability Task Force Report & Recommendations Martin Burke Ben Bartlett Abstract PPT

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Modern approaches and practices in milk recording – THURSDAY, June 2 from 10h30 to 12h00 Montréal 2-3

Title First Author Presenter      
Practical experience from the implementation of a new udder health monitoring service through regular DHI testing Daniel Schwarz Daniel Schwarz Abstract PPT
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Supporting automatic milking farms in milk recording Kirsi Leppikorpi Kirsi Leppikorpi Abstract PPT

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ICAR member needs regarding the use of robot and sensor data René van der Linde René van der Linde Abstract PPT

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Embracing new streams of dairy data – how good is good enough? Steven Sievert Steven Sievert Abstract PPT

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eDHI – Value Services without Samples Anton Borst Anton Borst Abstract PPT

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Using sensor technologies for health and welfare monitoring and recording as part of dairy herd improvement Thursday, June 2 From 13h30-17h00. Montréal 2-3

Title First Author Presenter      
Making sense of sensors to focus on cow health and welfare: The case of building machine learning models to evaluate locomotion ability Anna Bradtmueller Gabriel Dallago Abstract PPT

Challenges of integration and validation of farm and sensor data for dairy herd management Katharina Schodl Katharina Schodl Abstract PPT

DataHUB360°, data at the service of breeders David Saunier David Saunier Abstract PPT

Magnitude of the reduction in automatically scored BC from calving to nadir BCS affects the fertility of Holstein cows. Pablo Pinedo Ilka Klaas Abstract PPT

The Herd Books view of non-standardised Data being available from sensors and robots. Vincent Landry Vincent Landry Abstract PPT

In-farm and environmental THI measurement for mitigation of Heat Stress in dairy cattle in Italy Riccardo Negrini Riccardo Negrini Abstract PPT

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Early mastitis detection: Can Lactoferrin evaluation by EU funded project MOLOKO biosensor help? Paolo Bulgarelli Paolo Bulgarelli Abstract PPT

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Development of herd management and animal breeding tools to improve the resilience and the sustainability of Holstein dairy cows in Spain Noureddine Charfeddine Noureddine Charfeddine Abstract PPT  
Using sensor technology to detect the onset of digital dermatitis in Holstein cows Jennifer Magana Adams Progar Abstract PPT

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Plenary discussion on opportunity and challenges related to use of sensors        

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New developments in Sheep, Goat and Camelids within ICAR – J.-M. Astruc – Tursday, June 2 8h30-10h00 Montréal 1

Title First Author Presenter      
Milk recording in sheep and goats: state of the art using the data from the ICAR on-line yearly survey Jean-Michel Astruc Jean-Michel Astruc Abstract PPT

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The implementation of standard lactation and standard milking length in the milk recording of dairy sheep and goats breeds in Slovenia Marko Bizjak Mojca Simčič Abstract PPT

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Wool recording in sheep: results from an ICAR on-line survey Marija Spehar Marija Spehar Abstract PPT

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Genetic improvement: A fundamental pilliar for the Canadian sheep industry Frédéric Fortin Frédéric Fortin Abstract PPT

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Animal Identification – New developments and future possibilities

Evolution of ID tags from prominent value to radical  novel Michael McHugh Abstract PPT

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Pilot on developing smart biometric identification platform for bovines an experience from small holders’
dairy system in India
Sujit Saha   PPT

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The role of emerging technologies in modernizing traceability Corlena Patterson   PPT

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Nasal implant technique – equine challenges and solutions Adrienne Herron   PPT

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Transformative interoperable future technology and digital transformation across livestock production David Smith Abstract PPT

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Trend of ICT Policy in Austria and RF Communication Standards Josef Preishuber-Pflügl   PPT

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Animal Data Exchange Workshop – Current implementation examples an Q/A with the experts

ADE implementation at CRV-Lely-JoinData
Erwin Speybroeck   PPT
ADE implementation at Uniform-Agri Jasper van der Noord   PPT
ADE implementation at iDDEN Johannes Frandsen Abstract PPT
ADE implementation at Rezare Andrew Cooke   PPT

 

ICAR/Interbull 2022 Conference Wrap-Up Session

 

 

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