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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)

Pictures

The city of Montreal 30 May: Interbull Session 31 May: Wellcome party 31 May: Manufacturer devices 31 May: Milk Analysis Sub-Committee meeting 31 May: Interbull open session 31 May: Workshop on “Recording and evaluation of Body Condition Score” 31 May: ExtraMIR Workshop 31 May: Animal Data Exchange working group meeting 31 May: MRSD SC Meeting

1 June: Plenary Session 1 June: Session second part of the day 1 June: ICAR Awards 1 June: 2nd part of the day 2 June: Sessions 2 June: Gala dinner 3 June: Technical visit to Lactanet 3 June: Technical visit to Semex Our coffee-breaks Our sponsors

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)			Direct link to the video here
Understanding and responding to the expectations of consumers and citizens in the changing world of livestock farming	Daniel Weary	Daniel Weary	PPT	Direct link to the video here
IDF Global perspectives on sustainability	Caroline Emond	Caroline Emond	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Canadian Dairy Industry Overview	Brian Van Doormaal	Brian Van Doormaal	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Dairy farming forward net zero 2050	Korb Whale			Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
Genetics of body condition score and its association with feed efficiency, fertility and health.	A. Köck (ZuchtData) and J. Pryce (ICAR FT WG)	PPT	Direct link to the video here
BCS and it’s use for optimization of feeding / herd management	D. Santschi (Lactanet)	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Open panel discussion			Direct link to the video here

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

Presentation of the ExtraMIR initiative

PPT

Direct link to the video here

 

 

Interbull Session 31 May

Accuracy of prediction for a genomic evaluation in rotational crossbreeding scheme (Montbéliarde x Holstein x Red Danish)	Romain Saintillan	Direct link to the video here
Nordic genomic prediction for crossbred dairy females	Kevin Byskov	Direct link to the video here
Feasibility of joint genomic evaluations for smallholder dairy data in Tanzania and Ethiopia	Raphael Mrode	Direct link to the video here
Adding and reporting genomically discovered ancestors in US evaluations	Jose Carrillo	Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
Validation of individual feed intake records using a 3D camera system in commercial farms	Jan Lassen	Jan Lassen	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Measuring individual carbon dioxide emissions as a proxy for feed efficiency on dairy farms  preliminary results	Istvan Fodor	Istvan Fodor	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Dynamic nature of genetic parameters for feed efficiency estimated using random regression models	Kerry Houlahan	Christine Baes	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Large scale phenotyping of methane for genetic evaluation is possible with Sniffers	Michael Aldridge	Michael Aldridge	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
A pipeline for the integration of growth, feed efficiency and greenhouse-gas emission data in Italian Holstein.	Francesco Tiezzi	Raffaella Finocchiaro	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Estimates of genetic parameters for environmental efficiency traits for first lactation Holsteins	Lucas Lopes	Lucas Lopes	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here

Manufacturer Showcase June 1

Mtech	Direct link to the video here
Foss	Direct link to the video here
Bentley	Direct link to the video here
Lely	Direct link to the video here
Elevate	Direct link to the video here
UniforAgri	Direct link to the video here
Acknowledgments	Direct link to the video here

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

Launch of ICAR Parentage Discovery Certification Services

Brian Van Doormaal

Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
Exchanges of French genetic data are driven by farmer consent managed in a dedicated blockchain	Laurent Journaux	Laurent Journaux	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
LEO: A National-wise open big-data facility on livestock.	Riccardo Negrini	Riccardo Negrini	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
DCPO: The Dairy Cattle Performance Ontology, A Tool For Domain Modelling and Data Analytics.	Victor Fuentes	Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Disease risk prediction based on an integrative data-methodological approach in dairy cattle	Jana Lasser	Christa Egger-Danner	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Making use of dairy herd improvement records and machine learning to identify best management strategies	Daniel Warner	Daniel Warner	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Milk fatty acid profiles in early lactation as potential indicators for reproduction success	Daniel Warner	Daniel Warner	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Optimize Breeding and Replacement Decisions using Milk Recording Data	Robert Fourdraine	Robert Fourdraine	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Using Box Time indicators to rank cows according to their efficiency in Robotic Milking Systems	Liliana Fadul	Liliana Fadul	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Estimation of Lifetime Dairy Profit using Multivariate Machine Learning  and Deep Learning Models	Vahid Naghashi	Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Automated Anomaly Detection for Milk Components and Diagnostics in Dairy Herds	Maryam Ayat	René Lacroix	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
PHENO3D : phenotyping and weighing beef cattle by 3D imagery	Maxence Bruyas	Maxence Bruyas	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here

 

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	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
An equation based on MIR spectra to explore the genetic determinism of spontaneous lipolysis in dairy cows	Marine Gelé	Marine Gelé	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Predicting body condition score change in early lactating Irish dairy cows using milk mid infrared spectra	Maria Frizzarin	Maria Frizzarin	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Valorization of milk spectra: data mining of milk infrared spectra to assess transition success	Mazen Bahadi	Mazen Bahadi	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
New traits predicted from milk mid-infrared spectra to reduce incidence of subclinical ketosis	Astrid Köck	Christa Egger-Danner	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Within day variation in milk and blood metrics for hyperketonemic and non-hypoketonemic dairy cows.	David Barbano	David Barbano	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
A tool to predict likelihood of conception to first insemination with milk mid-infrared spectroscopy	Phuong Ho	Matthew Shaffer	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Improving taste and flavor in dairy product through milk analysis of free fatty by Mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometry.	Octave Christophe	Octave Christophe	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Mid-Infrared Analyzers:  Herd management milk fatty acid calibration and validation of multiple instruments.	David Barbano	David Barbano	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
General discussion					Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
The role of recording and evaluating calf traits for improved sustainability	Michelle Axford	Michelle Axford	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Using dairy herd improvement data to monitor herd sustainability	Daniel Warner	Débora Santschi	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
ICAR Sustainability Task Force Report & Recommendations	Martin Burke	Ben Bartlett	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
Supporting automatic milking farms in milk recording	Kirsi Leppikorpi	Kirsi Leppikorpi	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
ICAR member needs regarding the use of robot and sensor data	René van der Linde	René van der Linde	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Embracing new streams of dairy data – how good is good enough?	Steven Sievert	Steven Sievert	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
eDHI – Value Services without Samples	Anton Borst	Anton Borst	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here

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	Direct link to the video here
Early mastitis detection: Can Lactoferrin evaluation by EU funded project MOLOKO biosensor help?	Paolo Bulgarelli	Paolo Bulgarelli	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Plenary discussion on opportunity and challenges related to use of sensors					Direct link to the video here

 

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	Direct link to the video here
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	Direct link to the video here
Wool recording in sheep: results from an ICAR on-line survey	Marija Spehar	Marija Spehar	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Genetic improvement: A fundamental pilliar for the Canadian sheep industry	Frédéric Fortin	Frédéric Fortin	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here

 

Animal Identification – New developments and future possibilities

Evolution of ID tags from prominent value to radical  novel	Michael McHugh	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Pilot on developing smart biometric identification platform for bovines an experience from small holders’ dairy system in India	Sujit Saha		PPT	Direct link to the video here
The role of emerging technologies in modernizing traceability	Corlena Patterson		PPT	Direct link to the video here
Nasal implant technique – equine challenges and solutions	Adrienne Herron		PPT	Direct link to the video here
Transformative interoperable future technology and digital transformation across livestock production	David Smith	Abstract	PPT	Direct link to the video here
Trend of ICT Policy in Austria and RF Communication Standards	Josef Preishuber-Pflügl		PPT	Direct link to the video here

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