ICAR

ICAR Technical Series #14

Farm animal breeding, identification, production recording and management. Proceedings of the 37th ICAR Biennial Session
Riga, Latvia 31 May – 4 June 2010
Editors: E. Skujina, E. Galvanoska, O. Leray and C. Mosconi
November 2010
ISSN: 1563-2504; ISBN: 92-95014-10-3

For the same meeting, the following material are also available:

• The publication containing the whole Proceedings is available here
• The PDF files of the presentations are available here
• The pictures of the Session are available here

The single manuscripts that compose the Proceedings are available hereby:

Small dairy ruminants session – Chairman: J.-M. Astruc

• Evaluating the suitability of milk for cheese making by on-line sensing
  G. Leitner, N. Silanikove and U. Merin
• Analysis of a representative sample of Sarda breed artificial insemination rams with the OvineSNP BeadChip
  M.G. Usai, T. Sechi, S. Salaris, T. Cubeddu, T. Roggio, Sara Casu and A. Carta
• Use of genomic data in French dairy sheep breeding programs: results and prospects
  J.M. Astruc, G. Lagriffoul, H. Larroque, A. Legarra, C. Moreno, R. Rupp, F. Barillet
• Evaluating the accuracy of the genetic ranking of rams in the selected population of the Sarda dairy sheep breed
  S. Salaris, Sara Casu, M.G. Usai, P. Fresi, A. Carta

Breeding technologies – Chairman: P.L. Gastinel

• Implementation of developments of Institute of Animal Science in Dairy Cattle Breeding in Ukraine
  V. Shablia
• Genetic gain in open nucleus breeding scheme to improve milk production in Egyptian buffalo
  S.A. Abdel-Salam, A.I. Sayed, Manal Elsayed and S. Abou-Bakr
• A wide range of tools to improve reproduction in dairy cattle
  C. Ponsart, B. Frappat, H. Seegers, S. Freret, P. Paccard, J. Gatien, P. Salvetti, X. David and P. Humblot

ID techniques and market requirement – Chairman: O.K. Hansen

• Introduction of mandatory electronic identification of cattle in Denmark
  O.K. Hansen
• Current situation of animal identification and recording systems in developing countries and countries with economies in transition
  C.B. Banga, B. Besbes, B. Balvay, L. Chazo, O.M. Jamaa, A. Rozstalnyy, G. Rovere, A. Toto and K.R. Trivedi
• The French bovine identification and traceability system, updated with the technology of RFID
  L. Marguin

Improving health and fertility in dairy cattle – Chairman: E. Strandberg

• Registration of health traits in Austria – Experience review
  C. Egger-Danner, W. Obritzhauser , B. Fuerst-Waltl, B. Grassauer, R. Janacek, F. Schallerl, C. Litzllachner, A. Koeck, M. Mayerhofer, M. Miesenberger, G. Schoder, F. Sturmlechner, A. Wagner and K. Zottl
• Animal Health Data Comparison – two EADGENE sub projects
  A. Neeteson, R. Aumüller, G. Bleriot, S. Hoste, G. Jones, H. Jones, A. Malafosse, M. Neuteboom, P. Oostenbach, E. Rehben, A. van der Sanden
• Real-Time QPCR-based DNA Mastitis Analysis using the preserved DHIA sample
  J. High
• Improving the management of the dairy cow through use of the Herd Companion on line website
  T. Craven
• The use of a new sensor (Behaviour tag) for improving heat detection, health and welfare monitoring in different rearing conditions
  A. Arazi, E. Ishay and E. Aizinbud

Beef production and recording – Chairman: B. Wickham

• Using integrated solutions to achieve high levels of performance recording in beef herds
  S. Coughlan
• Trends in beef cattle performance record collection and genetic evaluation systems in the United States
  R.L. Weaber

Milk recording – Chairman: F. Schaller

• Use of the Tru-Test Electronic Milk Meter (EMM) in France
  C. Lhomme and C. Lecomte
• Determination of carry-over in automated milking, recording and sampling systems using fluorescent tracers
  P. Løvendahl, M. Bjerring and T. Larsen
• Health monitoring in Austria – statistical models based on somatic cell count at cow level for early detection of udder health problems developed
  P. Winter, J. Hofrichter, W. Obritzhauser, K. Zottl and C. Egger-Danner
• The role of agricultural recording systems in reducing the global carbon footprint
  P.A. Dukas

Management of recording and evaluation organisations – Chairman: M. Winters

• Management of the B-system in a small country
  K. Ilves
• Adding value to test-day data by using modified best prediction method
  A. Gillon, S. Abras, P. Mayeres, C. Bertozzi and N. Gengler,
• Improved method for calculating daily yields from alternate testing schemes
  A. Bünger, X. Bourrigan, H. Leclerc, Z. Liu, K. Kuwan and S. Mattalia
• Transitioning milk recording services in changing times
  P. Baier
• Adding value to data emanating from routine animal recording processes
  C. Hunlun

Southern hemisphere opportunities – Chairman: P. van Rooyen

• Opportunities in Southern Africa using animal economic values
  J. van der Westhuizen, R.R. Van der Westhuizen, C B. Banga and H.E. Theron
• Persistency of conjugated linoleic and vaccenic acids in Argentine Tybo and Sardo cheeses produced from natural high CLA milk
  M.A. Rodriguez; V. Cejas, R. Castañeda, G. Gagliostro and M. Balán
• The role of pedigree recording in sustainable animal agriculture with special focus on indigenous breeds
  C. Hunlun and K. Ramsay
• Maximising performance on a typical Southern Hemisphere pasture dairy farm
  N. Lok
• Challenges and opportunities for beef production in developing countries of the southern hemisphere
  M.M. Scholtz, C. McManus, O. Mwai, L. Seixas and H. Louvandini

New technologies – Chairman: J. Mattison

• Continuous improvement for dairy laboratories through REDELAC
  C. Pecorino, M. Bilotta, M. Murphy, L. Giorgi , P. Labacá and R. Castañeda
• Potential estimation of titratable acidity in cow milk using Mid-Infrared Spectrometry
  F.G. Colinet, H. Soyeurt,, C. Anceau, A. Vanlierde, N. Keyen, P. Dardenne, N. Gengler, and M. Sindic
• Exchanging data from and into on barn automats and sensors
  R. Rognant
• Experiences with comprehensive herd management of a mega-dairy using RFID, automatic milk recording and multi-client cow-side data entry with reproduction and health protocols
  D.W. Webb
• The new infrastructure for cattle and sheep breeding in Ireland
  B. Wickham

Sub-Committee for Milk Analysis: Reference Laboratory Network – Chairman: O. Leray

• ICAR Reference Laboratory Network – Objectives and stage of progress in 2010
  O. Leray
• Analytical precision performance in ICAR proficiency testing programmes
  O. Leray
• International reference system for somatic cell counting in milk. A world wide challenge
  C. Baumgartner and H. van den Bijgaart (and, on behalf of ICAR SC MA, E. Brenne, J. Floor, M. Gips, R. Castaneda, O. Leray, S. Orlandini, G. Psathas, J. Rhoads and G. Scott)
• Latvian milk recording analysis and Dairy Laboratory Ltd. in the ICAR analytical reference system
  D. Ruska
• Determination of fatty acid composition in milk of individual animals by Fourier-Transform Mid-Infrared Spectrometry
  M. Ferrand, V. Huquet, M.R. Aurel, S, Barbey, F. Barillet, F. Bouvier, P. Brunschwig, K. Duhem , F. Faucon, D. Gueldry, H. Larroque, G. Lautier, O Leray, S. Leverrier, I. Palhiere, J.L. Peyraud, J.M. Trommenschlager and M. Brochard
• New parameters and analytical challenges for milk recording by Fourier-Transform Mid-Infrared Spectrometry (FTMIR)
  H. Soyeurt
• Herd Navigator or “How to benefit from frequent measurements”
  T. Asmussen

Manufacturers Showcase – Chairman: Frank Armitage

• The Virtual Cow – A World 1st from Holstein-UK
  L. Andrews, J. Gribbon, H. Richardson and G. Ward

Reports of the ICAR Sub-Committees and Working Group

• Report of the Animal Identification Sub-Committee
  K. Ilves
• Report of Interbull Sub-Committee
  R. Reents
• Report of the Milk Analysis Sub-Committee
  O. Leray
• Report of Recording Devices Sub-Committee
  U. Lauritsen
• Report of the Animal Fibre Working Group
  M. Antonini
• Report of the Animal Recording Data Working Group
  E. Rehben
• Report of Artificial Insemination and Relevant technologies Working Group
  L. Journaux
• Report of Beef and Interbeef Working Group
  B. Wickham
• Report of the Conformation Working Group
  G. De Jong
• Report of the Developing Countries Working Group
  B. Besbes
• Report of the Functional Traits Working Group
  E. Strandberg
• Report of the Genetic Analysis Working Group
  P. Ajmone Marsan
• Report of the Lactation Calculation Methods Working Group
  F. Miglior
• Report of the Milk Recording of Goat Working Group
  Z. Barac
• Report of the Milk Recording of Sheep Working Group
  J.-M. Astruc
• Report of the Parentage Recording Working Group
  S. Harding