Symposium: Improving Nutrient Utilization and Reducing the Environmental Impact of Dairy Operations through Genetic or Genomic Selection

Monday, August 18, 2014: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Stanley Park Ballroom (The Westin Bayshore)
Moderator:
Kent A. Weigel
1:30 PM
285
Improving Biological and Economic Aspects of Production Efficiency through Genetic Selection and Genome-Guided Replacement Management
Kent A. Weigel, University of Wisconsin; Chen Yao, University of Wisconsin; Patrick C. Hoffman, University of Wisconsin; Louis E. Armentano, University of Wisconsin; Diane M. Spurlock, Iowa State University; Robert J. Tempelman, Michigan State University; Michael J. VandeHaar, Michigan State University
2:00 PM
286
Genetic and genomic solutions to improve feed efficiency and reduce environmental impact of dairy cattle
Yvette de Haas, Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen UR Livestock Research; Jennie E. Pryce, Biosciences Research Division, Department of Environment and Primary Industries; Donagh P Berry, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark; Roel F. Veerkamp, Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen University
2:30 PM
287
Genetic Architecture and Biological Basis of Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle
Diane M. Spurlock, Iowa State University; Robert J. Tempelman, Michigan State University; Kent A. Weigel, University of Wisconsin; Louis E. Armentano, University of Wisconsin; George R. Wiggans, Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA; Roel F. Veerkamp, Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen University; Yvette de Haas, Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen UR Livestock Research; Mike P Coffey, SRUC; Erin E Connor, USDA-ARS, Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory; Mark D. Hanigan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Charles R Staples, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Michael J. VandeHaar, Michigan State University