Animal Breeding and Genetics IV: Genetics of Health and Disease

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM MT

Location: South Building Lower Level, Macleod C

Chair(s)

Ching-Yi Chen, PhD

Research Scientist Manager
Genus PIC
Hendersonville, Tennessee

Presentations:

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM MT

Impact of genomic selection for growth on feet and leg structure in Angus cattle
Presenting Author: Zuleica Trujano, MSc – University of Georgia
Author: Jorge Hidalgo – University of Georgia
Author: Kelli J. Retallick-Riley – Angus Genetics Inc. American Angus Association
Author: Andre Garcia – Angus Genetics Inc. American Angus Association
Author: Daniela Lourenco, PhD – University of Georgia
Author: Ignacy Misztal – University of Georgia
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM MT

Sow weight development: a pragmatic approach to crossbred and selection populations
Presenting Author: Rob Bergsma, PhD – Topigs Norsvin Research Center B.V.
Author: Huaigang Lei, PhD (he/him/his) – Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc.
Author: Chengbo Yang, PhD – University of Manitoba
Author: Egbert F. Knol, PhD – Topigs Norsvin Research Center B.V.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM MT

The relationship between pulmonary arterial pressure phenotypes and oxygen consumption in beef cattle
Presenting Author: MacKenzie L. Griffin – Colorado State University
Author: Scott E. Speidel (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Author: Sara E. Place – Colorado State University AgNext and Department of Animal Sciences
Author: Kimberly R. Stackhouse-Lawson, PhD – AgNext at Colorado State University
Author: Tim N. Holt, DVM, PhD – Colorado State University
Author: Lane K. Giess, PhD Candidate – Colorado State University
Author: Miranda L. Zuvich (she/her/hers) – Colorado State University
Author: R. Mark Enns (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM MT

Preliminary heritability estimate of liver abscess incidence in beef on dairy heifers
Presenting Author: Miranda L. Zuvich (she/her/hers) – Colorado State University
Author: R. Mark Enns (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Author: Reese Wilson – Texas Tech University
Author: Dale R. Woerner, PhD – Texas Tech University
Author: Miles Theurer – Veterinary Research and Consulting Services, LLC; HyPlains Feedlot
Author: Matthew Cleveland – Genus PLC, ABS
Author: Scott E. Speidel (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM MT

Breed differences within heart scores of fattening feedlot cattle
Presenting Author: Isabella Kukor, MS – Colorado State University
Author: R. Mark Enns (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Author: Tim N. Holt, DVM, PhD – Colorado State University
Author: Matthew Cleveland – Genus PLC, ABS
Author: Grant Sardella – Genus PLC, ABS
Author: Ben P. Holland, PhD – Cactus Research
Author: Alyssa B. Word, PhD – Cactus Research
Author: Guy Ellis – Cactus Research
Author: Miles Theurer – Veterinary Research and Consulting Services, LLC; HyPlains Feedlot
Author: Scott E. Speidel (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM MT

Animal Breeding and Genetics IV: Genetics of Health and Disease Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT

Investigating the potential of incorporating indirect genetic effects into genetic evaluations of dairy calf disease traits
Presenting Author: Colin Lynch, MSc – University of Guelph
Author: Piter Bijma – Wageningen University & Research
Author: Mart de Jong – Wageningen University & Research
Author: Dries Hulst – Wageningen University & Research
Author: Lucas Alcantara – University of Guelph
Author: Flávio S. Schenkel, BSc, MSc, PhD – University of Guelph
Author: Filippo Miglior – Guelph University
Author: David Kelton – University of Guelph
Author: Christine F. Baes – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Quantifying phenotypic and genetic variation for cow fertility phenotypes in American Simmentals using total herd reporting data
Presenting Author: Cassidy Catrett – University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Author: Sarah E. Moorey, MS, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Tennessee
Author: Jonathan E. Beever, PhD – University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Author: Troy N. Rowan – University of Tennessee - Knoxville
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM MT

Repeat breeding syndrome: Dexamethasone decreases the prevalence of antisperm antibodies in dairy cows
Presenting Author: Rebecca R. Cockrum, PhD – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Author: John McGehee – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Author: Jane Duncan – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Author: Kristy M. Daniels, Associate Professor – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM MT

The relationship of heart score with hot carcass weight and fat depth in Angus cattle
Presenting Author: Isaac F. Torres-Quijada (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Author: Scott E. Speidel (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Author: Tony C. Bryant – Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Author: Kelli J. Retallick-Riley – Angus Genetics Inc. American Angus Association
Author: Josh I. Szasz – Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Author: R. Mark Enns (he/him/his) – Colorado State University