Ruminant Nutriton Posters I

1527

Metagenomic analysis of the rumen microbiome of dairy cows during the transition period
Dipti W Pitta, University of Pennsylvania; Sanjay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania; Nagaraju Indugu, University of Pennsylvania; Rohini Sinha, University of Pennsylvania; Bonnie Veiccharelli, University of Pennsylvania; Bhima Bhukya, University of Pennsylvania; James Ferguson, University of Pennsylvania

1528

Peripartal supplementation of Smartamine M has positive effects on blood neutrophil activation in dairy cows
Johan S Osorio, University of Illinois; Peng Ji, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute; James K Drackley, University of Illinois; Daniel N. Luchini, Adisseo S.A.S.; Juan J. Loor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

1529

Effect of a limited supply of phenylalanine, threonine, and tryptophan on mammary metabolism of dairy cows
Indikatiya H Iroshan, University of Calgary; Hélčne Lapierre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Lorraine Doepel, University of Calgary

1530

Effects of Supplementing Rumen-Protected Met and Lys on Diets Containing Soybean Meal or Canola Meal in Lactating Dairy Cows
Glen A. Broderick, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Antonio Faciola, University of Nevada

1531

Determination of the comparative bioavailability of lysine in two rumen-protected lysine products using the in vivo plasma lysine response method
Heather A. Tucker, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute; Makoto Miura, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; Izuru Shinzato, Ajinomoto Heartland Inc.; Catherine S. Ballard, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute; Heather M. Dann, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

1532

Impacts of feeding ruminally protected phenylalanine and/or methionine to early lactation cows fed diets containing high levels of canola meal
Nadia Swanepoel, University of California; Peter H Robinson, University of California; Lourens J Erasmus, University of Pretoria

1533

Ruminal degradation and intestinal digestibility of crude protein and amino acids and correction for microbial contamination in rumen-undegradable protein
Henry A Paz Manzano, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ezequias Castillo-Lopez, University of Saskatchewan; Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Paul J. Kononoff, University of Nebraska

1534

Validation of the bioavailability of the second generation AjiProŽ-L using the in vivo plasma lysine response method
Nancy L Whitehouse, University of New Hampshire; Andre F Brito, University of New Hampshire; Adam Crowther, University of New Hampshire; Andre B. D. Pereira, University of New Hampshire; Charles G Schwab, Schwab Consulting, LLC; Izuru Shinzato, Ajinomoto Heartland Inc.; Makoto Miura, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

1535

Comparison of duodenal nitrogen and amino acid flows in dairy cows fed a corn straw or mixed forage diet
Chunfu Qin, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animal, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University; Peng Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Peihua Zhang, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animal, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University; Pengpeng An, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1536

Comparison of mammary amino acid utilization in dairy cows fed a corn straw or mixed forage diet
Chunfu Qin, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University; Peng Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jia-qi Wang, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University; Peihua Zhang, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animal, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University; Pengpeng An, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1537

Plasma L-Methionine and Supplemental L-Methionine Precursor Responses to Rumen Administration of a Rumen Protected DL-Methionine Source or Different Levels of 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylthio-Butanoic Acid
Geoffrey I Zanton, Novus International, Inc.; Steven E. Bettis, Novus International, Inc.; Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Novus International, Inc.

1538

Effects of the ideal profiles of lysine, methionine, threonine, phenylalanine, histidine, and valine on milk protein synthesis gene network expression in bovine mammary epithelial cells
Shanshan Li, Zhejiang University; Wangsheng Zhao, University of Illinois; Afshin Hosseini, University of Bonn; Jian-Xin Liu, Zhejiang University; Juan J. Loor, University of Illinois

1539

Changes in plasma methionine concentrations after administration of two different doses of rumen protected methionine
Paulo D Carvalho, University of Wisconsin; Nelson E Lobos, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mateus Z Toledo, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Eduardo Trevisol, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Vanda G Santos, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Rafael V Barletta, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Giovanni M. Baez, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Alvaro Garcia-Guerra, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Jerry N Guenther, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Alexandre H Sousa, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Daniel Luchini, Adisseo; Paul M Fricke, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Randy D Shaver, University of Wisconsin; Milo C Wiltbank, University of Wisconsin

1540

A three-step in vitro procedure for evaluating rumen-protected Lysine products
Y. Miyazawa, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; M. Miura, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.,; T. Fujieda, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.,; I. Shinzato, Ajinomoto Heartland, Inc.; S. W. Fessenden, University of Minnesota; M. D. Stern, University of Minnesota

1541

Histidine requirement of dairy cows determined by the indicator amino acid oxidation (AAO) technique
Daniel R. Ouellet, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Gerald E. Lobley, Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen; Hélčne Lapierre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

1542

Estimation of histidine requirement in lactating dairy cows
Hélčne Lapierre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Daniel R. Ouellet, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Gerald E. Lobley, Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen

1543

Effects of different protein sources on milk performance and amino acid profile in early lactating dairy cows
Xiao-qiao Zhou, Northeast Agricultural University; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Yang-dong Zhang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Meng Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Peng Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1544

Lipogenic gene network expression in bovine mammary epithelial cells in response to the ideal profile of Lys, Met, Thr, Phe, His, and Val
Shanshan Li, Zhejiang University; Wangsheng Zhao, University of Illinois; Afshin Hosseini, University of Bonn; Jian-Xin Liu, Zhejiang University; Juan J. Loor, University of Illinois

1545

Rumen-protected methionine and choline supplementation during the transition period enhance the proinflammatory cytokine response of whole blood
Mario Vailati Riboni, Universitŕ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Zheng Zhou, University of Illinois; Daniel N. Luchini, Adisseo S.A.S.; Andrea Minuti, Universitŕ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Erminio Trevisi, Universitŕ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Juan J. Loor, University of Illinois

1546

Amino Acid Analysis in Dairy Cow Plasma by Chloroformate Derivatization and Gas Chromatography
Nelson E Lobos, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Glen A. Broderick, Broderick Nutrition & Research, LLC; Paulo D Carvalho, University of Wisconsin; Daniel N. Luchini, Adisseo S.A.S.; Randy D Shaver, University of Wisconsin; Alex H. Souza, University of California, Cooperative Extension; Milo C Wiltbank, University of Wisconsin

1547

Effects of Supplementing Limiting Amino Acids in Diets with Reduced CP on Nitrogen Excretion
Marina A. C. Danes, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Glen A. Broderick, Broderick Nutrition & Research, LLC; Claudia Parys, Evonik Industries AG

1548

Effects of rumen-protected ă-aminobutyric acid on immune function and antioxidant status in heat-stressed dairy cows
Jianbo Cheng, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Nan Zheng, Ministry of Agriculture - Milk and Dairy Product Inspection Center (Beijing); Xianzhi Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Long Pan, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jiaqi Wang, Ministry of Agriculture - Milk and Dairy Product Inspection Center (Beijing)

1549

Effects of supplemental rumen-protected methionine and histidine on performance of lactating dairy cows
William D. Weich, South Dakota State University; Kenneth F. Kalscheur, South Dakota State University; Kevin J. Herrick, Kemin Industries, Inc.; Kenneth E. Griswold, Kemin Industries, Inc.

1550

Canola meals from different plants over two production years differ in rumen-undegraded protein
Glen A. Broderick, Broderick Nutrition & Research, LLC; Stefania Colombini, University of Milan; Antonio Faciola, University of Nevada; Mehmet A. Karsli, Kirikkale University

1551

Rumen-undegradable protein of blood meal, canola meal, low-fat distillers dried grain with solubles, soybean meal, and expeller soybean meal determined using in situ and in vitro ammonia release procedures
Henry A Paz Manzano, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Paul J. Kononoff, University of Nebraska

1552

Sources of protein and protected methionine on in situ ruminal degradability of crude protein of feed ingredients
Flavia de Oliveira Scarpino van Cleef, CNPq; Jane Maria Bertocco Ezequiel, UNESP; Evandro Neves Muniz, Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros; Rosemary Lais Galati, Federal University of Mato Grosso; Eric H C B Van Cleef, UNESP

1553

Supplementation of lysine and methionine in the starter concentrate or milk replacer of dairy calves
Jackeline T Silva, University of Sao Paulo; Marilia R De Paula, University of Sao Paulo; Glauber Santos, University of Sao Paulo; Giovana Slanzon, University of Sao Paulo; Carla Maris M Bittar, University of Sao Paulo

1554

Evaluating the Plasma Free Amino Acid Dose-Response Method to Determine the Content of Metabolizable Methionine in a Rumen-Protected Methionine Supplement
Nancy L Whitehouse, University of New Hampshire; Charles G. Schwab, Schwab Consulting, LLC; Megan C Blais, University of New Hampshire; Andre F Brito, University of New Hampshire; Brian K Sloan, Adisseo

1555

Amino acids supplementation in the milk replacer for dairy calves
Jackeline T Silva, University of Sao Paulo; Nathalia B Rocha, University of Sao Paulo; Evangelina Miqueo, University of Sao Paulo; Thais Manzoni, University of Sao Paulo; Glauber Santos, University of Sao Paulo; Samyra Baldassin, University of Sao Paulo; Carla Maris M Bittar, University of Sao Paulo

1556

Effects of Maternal Nutrition and Arginine Supplementation on Characteristics of Wool Quality in Offspring
Jena L. Peine, North Dakota State University; Pawel P. Borowicz, North Dakota State University; Joel S. Caton, North Dakota State University; Roy Reid Redden, North Dakota State University

1557

Effects of Maternal Nutrition and Rumen-Protected Arginine Supplementation on Postnatal Lamb Performance and Organ Mass
Jena L. Peine, North Dakota State University; Guangqiang Jia, North Dakota State University; Stephen T O'Rourke, North Dakota State University; Lawrence P. Reynolds, North Dakota State University; Joel S. Caton, North Dakota State University

1558

Ultrasonography for investigating the effect of supplementing whole milk with plant-derived complex carbohydrates on curd clearance through the abomasum of dairy calves
Kuljeet Singh, AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Research Centre; Shane R Leath, AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Research Centre; Harold V Henderson, AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Research Centre; Trevor J Watson, AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Research Centre; David Pacheco, AgResearch Ltd, Grasslands; Christopher D McMahon, AgResearch Limited, Ruakura Research Centre

1559

Relationship between non-protein nitrogen and true protein in supplements during the post-weaning phase of Nellore steers in the dry-wet season transition
Bruna C. Carvalho, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Rodolfo M. Fernandes, UNESP-FCAV; Chafic M. de Almeida, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Nată M. Jerônimo, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Guilherme F. Berti, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Carlos G. C. Marcolino, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Matheus H. Moretti, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Ivanna M. de Oliveira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Flávio D. de Resende, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Gustavo R. Siqueira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios

1560

Sulfur sources in protein supplements and their influence upon amino acid profiles
Fernando P Leonel, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Cássio J Silva, National Unversity of Brasília; Leonardo M Moreira, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Jonas M Carvalho, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Juliana C Carvalho, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV); José C Pereira, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV); Tamara C Nunes, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Ricardo A Vieira, Norte Fluminense State University

1561

Slow-release urea in diets of crossbred lactating cows
Fernando P Leonel, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Bruno T Santiago, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM); Severimo D J Vilella, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM); Jonas M Carvalho, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Juliana C Carvalho, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV); Mayra M Assis, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Tamara C Nunes, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Leonardo M Moreira, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ)

1562

Passage rate and efficiency of microbial protein synthesis in buffaloes fed increasing levels of crude protein
Erica Machado, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Lucia Maria Zeoula, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Emerson Henri Yoshimura, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Rafael Barreiros Samensari, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Nadine Woruby Santos, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Bruna Calvo Agustinho, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Lucelia de Moura Pereira, Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Sílvia Cristina Aguiar, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

1563

Effects of test weight and processing method on in vitro intestinal digestibility of barley grain
Yanli Zhao, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Sumei Yan, College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University; Zhixiong He, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Uchenna Anele, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Mary-Lou Swift, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development; Tim A. McAllister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Wenzhu Yang, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1564

Using a fibrolytic enzyme to barley-based finishing diets containing wheat dried distillers grains with soubles: ruminal fermentation, digestibility, and growth performance in feedlot steers
Zhixiong He, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Maolong He, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Nicola D. Walker, AB Vista Feed Ingredients; Tim A. McAllister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Wenzhu Yang, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1565

Effects of forage intake to minimize the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis on performance of feedlot finishing cattle
Karen M. Koenig, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre; Gwinyai E Chibisa, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre; Greg B Penner, University of Saskatchewan; K. A. Beauchemin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre

1566

Saliva Production and Short-chain Fatty Acid Absorption in Beef Cattle Fed a Low- or High-forage Diet
Gwinyai E Chibisa, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre; Karen A. Beauchemin, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Greg B Penner, University of Saskatchewan

1567

Interactions between levels and source of energy supplementation in beef cattle
Joăo R. R. Dórea, University of Sao Paulo; Luiz Roberto Dell Agostinho Neto, University of Sao Paulo; Vinícius N Gouvea, University of Săo Paulo - FMVZ/USP; Diogo A Fleury, University of Sao Paulo; Alexandre V Pires, University of Sao Paulo; Flávio Augusto P Santos, University of Săo Paulo

1568

Digestibility and nitrogen efficiency of growing beef cattle fed diets containing different proportions of Stylosanthes Campo Grande and corn silages
Wender Ferreira de Souza, Universidade Federal da Bahia; Odilon G Pereira, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Karina G Ribeiro, Universidade Federal de Vicosa; Stefanie A Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia; Sebastiao C Valadares Filho, Instituto Nacional de Cięncia e Tecnologia - Cięncia Animal; Vanessa P Silva, Universidade Federal de Vicosa; Mariele Cristina N. Agarussi, University of Delaware

1569

Influence of Macleaya cordata preparation on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing bulls
Ruben Barajas, FMVZ-Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa; Billy J. Cervantes, Ganadera los Migueles, S.A. de C.V.; Ingo Rogge, Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH; Alejandro Camacho, FMVZ-Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa; Leopoldo R. Flores, FMVZ-Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa

1570

Supply levels of multiple supplements for beef heifers on pasture during the dry season: ruminal pH and ammonia nitrogen
Renata Pereira da Silva, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Joanis Tilemahos Zervoudakis, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Luciana Keiko Hatamoto-Zervoudakis, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Luciano da Silva Cabral, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Antônio José Neto, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Juliane Quenoizoré Soares, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Alan Carlos Barbosa Melo, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Everton Riva Donida, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Pedro Ivo José, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Rodrigo Campos Soares, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Evandro Almeida Teixeira, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Adriano Jorge Possamai, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO

1571

Comparison of commercially available lick tubs to daily by-product supplementation of calves grazing corn residue
Mandi Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1572

Dry matter intake of supplemented cattle under grazing during the dry season
Tulio Otavio J A Lins, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Roberio R Silva, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Fabricio B Mendes, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Mateus M Lisboa, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Maria Magna S Pereira, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; George Abreu Filho, universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Sinvaldo O Souza, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia; Leonardo G Silva, universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia

1573

INTERACTION BETWEEN GRAZING MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY SUPPLEMENTATION ON BEHAVIOR OF GRAZING BEEF CATTLE
Luiz Roberto Dell Agostinho Neto, University of Sao Paulo; Murilo G. M. F. dos Santos, University of Sao Paulo; Murilo R. Lovaglio, University of Săo Paulo; Diogo F. A. Costa, University of Săo Paulo; Joăo R. R. Dórea, University of Săo Paulo; Flávio Augusto P Santos, University of Săo Paulo

1574

Supply levels of multiple supplements for beef heifers on pasture during the dry season: Intake and digestibility of nutrients
Renata Pereira da Silva, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Joanis Tilemahos Zervoudakis, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Luciana Keiko Hatamoto-Zervoudakis, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Luciano da Silva Cabral, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Emerson Alexandrino, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TOCANTINS; Rosemary Lais Galati, Federal University of Mato Grosso; Juliane Quenoizoré Soares, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Alan Carlos Barbosa Melo, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Everton Riva Donida, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Pedro Ivo José, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Adriano Jorge Possamai, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Karina Ferro Cervelati, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Lucien Bissi da Freiria, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO; Dayana Aparecida de Faria, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO

1575

Individual and Additive Value of Conventional and Non-conventional Technologies in Beef Heifers Housed and Fed Using a GrowSafeŽ Feeding System
Andrew R Harding, Oklahoma State University

1576

Effect of pregnancy and feeding level on voluntary intake, digestion and microbial N production in Nellore cows*
Mateus P Gionbelli, Instituto Nacional de Cięncia e Tecnologia - Cięncia Animal; Marcio S Duarte, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Sebastiao C Valadares Filho, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Edenio Detmann, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Breno C Silva, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Danilo FT Sathler, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Tathyane RS Gionbelli, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Faider AC Villadiego, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Luiz HP Silva, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

1577

Growth and feed intake of Nellore steers fed whole corn diets containing feed antibiotics
Barbara J.M. Lemos, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Flávio G.F. Castro, AgroCria; Bruno P.C. Mendonça, AgroCria; Antenor L. Braga Netto, AgroCria; Carlos E. Dambros, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Dheividy B. Fernandes, AgroCria; Victor R.M. Couto, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Juliano J.R. Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Goiás

1578

Effects of volume weight, precision processing and processing index on in vitro ruminal fermentation of dry-rolled barley grain
Uchenna Y Anele, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Basim Refat, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Mary-Lou Swift, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development; Zhixiong He, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Tim A. McAllister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Wenzhu Yang, Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1579

Total tract NDF digestion predicted using rumen in vitro measures is related to commercial dairy in vivo total tract nutrient digestion
John P Goeser, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Courtney R Heuer, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1580

Influence of Fibrolytic Enzyme Supplements on production performance of Lactating Buffaloes in Early Lactation
Tarek Abdelfattah Morsy, National Research Center; Sobhy Kholif, National Research Center

1581

Effect of Two Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzyme Preparations on Rumen Fermentation and In Situ Degradability Kinetics in Dairy Cattle
Juan J Romero, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Edis G Macias, Dept. de Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina; Zhengxin Ma, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Rafael M Martins, Dept. de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Charles R Staples, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Adegbola T Adesogan, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

1582

Proteomic Analysis of Compositional Differences between Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzyme Preparations that were Effective or Ineffective at Improving Forage Digestibility
Juan J Romero, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Zhengxin Ma, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Cecilia Silva-Sanchez, Proteomics, ICBR, University of Florida; Adegbola T Adesogan, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

1583

Effects of ensiling, exogenous protease addition and inoculation on ruminal in vitro starch digestibility in rehydrated corn
Luiz F Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin; Shane M Fredin, University of Wisconsin; Randy D Shaver, University of Wisconsin; Patrick C. Hoffman, University of Wisconsin

1584

Forage Type and Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzyme Application Rate Effects on the Digestibility of Dairy Cattle Forages
Juan J Romero, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Zhengxin Ma, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Edis G Macias, Dept. de Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina; Diego H Garbuio, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Adegbola T Adesogan, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

1585

A meta-analysis on the effect of fibrolytic enzyme treatment of dairy cow diets
Kathy G. Arriola, University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences; Adegbola T Adesogan, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Mihai C Giurcanu, University of Florida, Department of Statistics

1586

Effects of forage particle size and corn oil supplementation related to milk fat depression in dairy cows consuming reduced-fat corn dried distillers grains with solubles
Hugo A. Ramirez Ramirez, University of Nebraska; Paul J. Kononoff, University of Nebraska

1587

Impact of Forage Inclusion Rate in a Dry Total Mixed Ration on the Behavior and Growth of Growing Dairy Cattle
Mariska J Groen, Wageningen University; Mike A Steele, Nutreco Canada; Trevor J DeVries, University of Guelph

1588

Assessment of feeding high moisture corn grain with different qualities of alfalfa hay in high-forage lactation dairy diets
Alexandra W. Kelley, Utah State University; Kathryn Neal, Utah State University; Allen J. Young, Utah State University; Jong-Su Eun, Utah State University

1589

Replacing corn with soyhulls for late-lactation cows fed high-forage diets
Vinicius R Moreira, LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences; Laura K Zeringue, LSU AgCenter; Claudia Leonardi, LSUHSC - School of Public Health - Biostatistics; Donnie Schilling, LSU AgCenter; Michael E McCormick, LSU AgCenter

1590

Effects of different dietary forage sources on milk performance and amino acid profile in early lactating dairy cows
Xiao-qiao Zhou, Northeast Agricultural University; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Yang-dong Zhang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Meng Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Peng Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1591

The partial replacement of corn silage by sugarcane silage plus crude glycerin and the effect of sensory feed additives for dairy cows
Ozana F Zacaroni, Universidade Federal de Lavras; Fabiana F Cardoso, Universidade Federal de Lavras; Ana Cassia S Melo, Universidade Federal de Lavras; Ronaldo F Lima, Universidade Federal de Lavras; Renata A N Pereira, Better Nature Research Center; Marcos N Pereira, Better Nature Research Center

1592

Relative excretion of nitrogen from alfalfa silage, corn silage, corn grain and soybean meal in urine and feces by lactating dairy cows
Mark J Powell, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, US Dairy Forage Research Center; Tiago Barros, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Marina A. C. Danes, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Matias J Aguerre, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Michel A. Wattiaux, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1593

A sensory additive improves performance of dairy cows under heat stress
Fernando Bargo, Lucta S.A.; Santiago Muńoz, Nuplem; Martín Candelas, Nuplem; Julio Vargas, Lucta S.A.; Ignacio Ipharraguerre, Lucta S.A.

1594

Performance and health of calves pre- and post weaning fed milk replacers with supplements for heat abatement in the summer months
Hugh Chester-Jones, University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center

1595

Performance and health of calves pre- and post weaning fed milk replacers with supplements for heat abatement in the summer months
Daniel Schimek, Hubbard Feeds Inc.; Bruce Ziegler, Hubbard Feeds Inc.; David Ziegler, University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center; Hugh Chester-Jones, University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center; Mary Raeth-Knight, University of Minnesota

1596

Effect of Supplementing Heat Stressed Dairy Cows with Electrolytes on Milk Yield, Composition, and Blood Metabolites
Carlos J. Cabrera, Mississippi State University; Stephanie H Ward, Mississippi State University; Adam J Geiger, Mississippi State University

1597

Average daily gain among calves fed a high plane of milk replacer during the pre-weaning period is not associated with improved reproductive efficiency or lactational performance in Holstein heifers
Matthew D Sellers, Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences; Cameron R Nightingale, Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences; Michael A Ballou, Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences

1598

Ruminal in situ DM and starch digestion descriptive statistics of corn silage and high moisture corn
Courtney R Heuer, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John P Goeser, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Randy D Shaver, University of Wisconsin

1599

Response of rumen fermentation to urease inhibitor using dual-flow rumen simulation system
Peng Peng Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science; Di Jin, State Key Laboratory of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Shengguo Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science

1600

Effects of four ruminant feed additives on in vitro ruminal fermentation kinetic gas production and degradability
Jinan Li, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Peng Sun, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; fa-Di Li, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1601

Comparison of omasal and reticular sampling methods on ruminal nutrient outflow and digestion in lactating dairy cows
Shane M Fredin, University of Wisconsin; Luiz F Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin; Matt S Akins, Univeristy of Wisconsin; Randy D Shaver, Univeristy of Wisconsin

1602

VALIDATION OF A NEW APPROACH TO ESTIMATE TOTAL TRACT FIBER DIGESTIBILITY FROM IN VITRO NDFD VALUES
Fernanda Lopes, University of Wisconsin; Kathryn Ruh, University of Wisconsin; David K. Combs, Department of Dairy Science University of Wisconsin; Luiz F Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin; Shane M Fredin, University of Wisconsin; Claudia Arndt, University of Wisconsin; Randy D Shaver, University of Wisconsin; Louis E. Armentano, University of Wisconsin

1603

The effects of supplementation with a blend of capsicum, cinnamaldehyde, and eugenol on milk production performance of dairy cows
Roy Blanck, Bar-Magen; Kobi Vecht, Bar-Magen; Clémentine Oguey, Pancosma; Emma H Wall, Pancosma

1604

STOCHASTIC ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF VARIATION IN CORN SILAGE COMPOSITION ON THE SUPPLY OF METABOLIZABLE ENERGY AND PROTEIN IN LACTATING DAIRY COWS
James Ferguson, University of Pennsylvania; Zhiguo Wu, University of Pennsylvania; David T Galligan, University of Pennsylvania; Linda Baker, University of Pennsylvania; Neal Thomsen, University of Pennsylvania

1605

Extruded Soybean Meal Increases Feed Intake and Milk Production in Dairy Cows
T. Frederick, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; F. Giallongo, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; J. Oh, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; H. Weeks, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; A. N. Hristov, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; D. M. Kniffen, 1Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University; R. A. Fabin, Fabin Bros. Farms

1606

Effect of inclusion of canola meal or wheat dried distillers grains with solubles on ruminal fermentation, omasal nutrient flow, and production performance in lactating Holstein dairy cows fed two levels of forage: concentrate
Matthew E Walpole, University of Saskatchewan; Gwinyai E Chibisa, University of Saskatchewan; Timothy Mutsvangwa, University of Saskatchewan

1607

Analysis of dipeptidyl peptidase IV from microbial metagenomic library in the rumen of dairy cow
Jing-wen Zhao, College of Animal Science and Technology of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities; Jia-qi Wang, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Sheng-guo Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1608

Modification of the Feeding Behavior of Dairy Cows through Live Yeast Supplementation
Trevor J DeVries, University of Guelph; Eric Chevaux, Lallemand Animal Nutrition

1609

The effect of supplementing dairy cows with a hydrolyzed yeast product (ProgutRumen) on milk production and somatic cell scores
Derek J Gaffney, Hankkija Oy/Suomen Rehu; Morgan R Sheehy, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin; Juhani AI Vuorenmaa, Hankkija Oy/Suomen Rehu; Alan G Fahey, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin

1610

Effect of live yeast vs. sodium sesquicarbonate supplementation on milk yield and milk components in dairy cows
Mary Beth de Ondarza, Paradox Nutrition, LLC; Eric Chevaux, Lallemand Animal Nutrition; Anthony Hall, Lallemand Animal Nutrition

1611

Milk production of dairy cows fed sugar cane silage based diets
Lucas Ladeira Cardoso, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Marcos Inácio Marcondes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Karina Guimarăes Ribeiro, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Odilon G Pereira, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Geraldo Fábio Bayao, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Marcelo Messias Duarte Castro, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

1612

Fecal sample starch content deteriorates over time after sampling
Katie Haerr, Rock River Laboratory, Inc; John P Goeser, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Courtney R Heuer, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1613

Effects of pH and incubation duration on the stability of the endoglucanase activity of seventeen exogenous fibrolytic enzyme preparations
Andressa F Campos, Săo Paulo State University, Department of Animal Science; Bibiana Y Coy, University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences; Kathy G. Arriola, University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences; Adegbola T Adesogan, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

1614

Evaluation of a source of α-amylase and a protease in the diet of lambs on nutrient intake and digestibility and blood parameters
Beatriz Quintana, University of Puerto Rico; Luis C Solorzano, DSM Nutritional Products; Abner A Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico

1615

Evaluation of a source of α-amylase and a protease in the diet of lambs on nutrient intake and digestibility and blood parameters
Beatriz Quintana, University of Puerto Rico; Luis C Solorzano, DSM Nutritional Products; Abner A Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico

1616

Utilization of industrial enzymes in the evaluation of neutral detergent insoluble fiber content in high-starch samples
Cláudia Batista Sampaio, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Department of Animal Science; Daiany Iris Gomes, Universidade Federal do Pará; Edenio Detmann, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Sebastiăo de Campos Valadares Filho, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Department of Animal Science; Henrique Valentim Nunes Machado, Universidade Federal de Săo Joăo Del Rei; Marcia de Oliveira Franco, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Department of Animal Science

1617

IN SITU DEGRADATION AND FERMENTATION OF A DIET WITH AN EXOGENOUS PHYTASE FOR LAMBS
L. H. Vallejo-Hernandez, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico; G. Buendia-Rodriguez, CENIDFyMA INIFAP; J. E. Ramirez-Bribiesca, Colegio de Postgraduados; L. A. Miranda-Romero, Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo; M. M. Crosby-Galvan, Colegio de Postgraduados; Sergio S. Gonzalez, Colegio de Postgraduados

1618

Sources of sulfur in protein supplements and fiber degradability
Fernando P Leonel, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Cássio J Silva, National Unversity of Brasília; Leonardo M Moreira, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); José C Pereira, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV); Jonas M Carvalho, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ); Juliana C Carvalho, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV); Ricardo A Vieira, Norte Fluminense State University; Mayra M Assis, Federal University of Săo Joăo del Rei (UFSJ)

1619

Effect of weight gain rates in the post-weaning phase and forage allowance in the finishing phase with high supplementation on performance of Nellore cattle
Verônica A.C. Mota, UNESP/FCAV; Guilherme F. Berti, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Joăo A. Alves Neto, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Rodolfo M. Fernandes, UNESP-FCAV; Paloma H. Gonçalves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Bruna C. Carvalho, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Michele A. P Alves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Ivanna M. de Oliveira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Flávio D. de Resende, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Gustavo R. Siqueira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios

1620

Nutritional Evaluation of Forage Kochia (Kochia Prostrata) as an Alternative Forage For Beef Cattle Using a Dual-Flow Continuous Culture System
Eduardo Marostegan de Paula, University of Nevada; Lorrayny Galoro da Silva, University of Nevada; Teshome Shenkoru, University of Nevada; Yen-Ling Yeh, University of Nevada; Jamie Bunkers, University of Nevada; Antonio Faciola, University of Nevada

1621

Effect of using either barley straw or alfalfa hay on intake and digestibility in growing Simmental heifers fed high-concentrate diets
Ana Madruga, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona; Eva Mainau, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona; Jose Luis Ruiz, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona; Xavier Manteca, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Department of Animal and Food Sciences Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona; Maria Rodríguez, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona; Luciano Adrián González, Centre for Carbon, Water and Food; Department of Plant and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment; The University of Sidney; Alfred Ferret, Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona

1622

Metabolism of nitrogenous compounds in beef cattle fed tropical forage supplemented with protein in the rumen, abomasum or both
E. D. Batista, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; E. Detmann, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; D. I. Gomes, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia; L. M. A. Rufino, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; A. R. Lopes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; S. C. Valadares Filho, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; M. F. Paulino, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; E. C. Titgemeyer, Kansas State University

1623

Effect of AmafermŽ on Digestion of Diets Containing Forages with High or Low Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility
Allan B Chestnut, Provimi North America; Jim M Aldrich, Provimi North America; Wenping Hu, Provimi North America; Wibe B Fokkink, Provimi North America; Howard G Bateman, Provimi North America

1624

Differences in forage utilization between Bos taurus and Bos inducus steers fed low-quality forage and supplemented soybean meal
Marcia de Oliveira Franco, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Department of Animal Science; Jason E. Sawyer, Texas AgriLife Research; Jessica R. Baber, Texas A&M University; Natasha L. Bell, Texas A&M University; Edenio Detmann, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Tryon A. Wickersham, Texas A&M University

1625

Impact of supplementation during the dry season on performance of young Nellore bulls in the post-weaning phase on pasture in the wet season
Ivanna M. de Oliveira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Matheus H. Moretti, UNESP-FCAV; Aline D. Moreira, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Joăo A. Alves Neto, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Rodolfo M. Fernandes, UNESP-FCAV; Paloma H. Gonçalves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; M. A. P. Alves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Guilherme F. Berti, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Gustavo R. Siqueira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Flávio D. de Resende, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios

1626

Use of modulators additives the ruminal fermentation in supplements high intake for finished bovines in pasture
Joăo A. Alves Neto, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Joăo Marcos B Benatti, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Matheus H. Moretti, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Aline D. Moreira, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Randerson C Silva, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Ivanna M. de Oliveira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Paloma H. Gonçalves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Michele A. P. Alves, Centro Universitário da Fundaçăo Educacional de Barretos - Unifeb; Flávio D. de Resende, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios; Gustavo R. Siqueira, APTA - Agęncia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios

1627

Effects of heights of Marandu pastures and sources of energy supplements on the intake, digestibility of nutrients by young Nellore bulls during the rainy season
Andre A Oliveira, Unesp; Mariana V Azenha, University of Sao Paulo State; Sabrina S Santana, University of Sao Paulo State; Andre Luis S Valente, University of Sao Paulo State; Joăo Paulo R Costa, University of Sao Paulo State; Telma T Berchielli, University of Sao Paulo State; Ana Cláudia Ruggieri, University of Sao Paulo State; Ricardo A Reis, University of Sao Paulo State

1628

Within Laboratory Repeatability of the In Situ Nylon Bag Method
Harmen van Laar, Nutreco R&D; Jeroen Doorenbos, Nutreco R&D

1629

Comparison of fermentation kinetics of four feedstuffs using an in vitro gas production system and the ANKOM Gas Production System
Jose Gilson L. Regadas Filho, Universidade Federal de Vicosa; Luis O. Tedeschi, Texas A&M University; Mozart A. Fonseca, Texas A&M University; Luigi Francis Lima Cavalcanti, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

1630

The influence of source and quality of water and a water treatment system on the ruminal fermentation and nutrient digestibility of a total mixed ration using an in vitro gas production measurement system
David Casper, South Dakota State University; Ishwary P. Acharya, South Dakota State University

1631

Relationships between dry matter degradation, in vitro gas production and chemical composition of 15 feedstuffs
Yuan-jun Xu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Meng Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

1632

In vitro gas production and dry matter degradability of a high concentrate diet: influence of exogenous enzymes level
Daniel López, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas; José F Vázquez-Armijo, Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec; Abdel-Fattah Z M Salem, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México; Javier Hernández, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas; Rolando Rojo, Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec; José Cedillo, Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec

1633

In vitro ruminal fermentation with three sources of inoculum in diets containing Acrocomia aculeate
Sérgio Lúcio Salomon Cabral Filho, University of Brasilia; Luci Sayori Murata, University of Brasilia; Raphael Amazonas Mandarino, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Camila Eufrásio de Souza, Universidade de Brasília; Dannielle Leornadi Migotto, Universidade de Brasília; Frederico Lopes da Silva, Universidade de Brasília; Joăo Artemio Marin Beltrame, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul; José Henrique Bernardes Pereira, Universidade de Brasília

1634

Relationship of protein structural conformation to protein functional property, buffer and water solubility, rumen digestive behaviors, and intestinal availability of common feeds in ruminants
Quanhui Peng, University of Saskatchewan; Nazir A. Khan, University of Saskatchewan; Zhisheng Wang, Sichuan Agriculture University; Xuewei Huang, University of Saskatchewan; Peiqiang Yu, University of Saskatchewan

1635

Carbohydrate -Protein Matrix Structure Impacts Protein and Other Primary Nutrient Digestion in Common Prairie Feeds with Different Soluble and Insoluble Fractions
Quanhui Peng, Sichuan Agriculture University; Xuewei Huang, University of Saskatchewan; Zhisheng Wang, Sichuan Agriculture University; Peiqiang Yu, University of Saskatchewan

1636

PERFORMANCE AND DRY MATTER DIGESTIBILITY OF FINISHING LAMBS FED DIETS WITH GROUND CANOLA GRAINS
N. I. Ortega-Alvarez, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; G. Buendia-Rodriguez, CENIDFyMA INIFAP; J. A. Cuaron-Ibarguengoytia, CENIDFyMA INIFAP; G. D. Mendoza-Martinez, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Unidad Xochimilco; Sergio S. Gonzalez-Muńoz, Colegio de Postgraduados

1637

Ruminal pH and epithelial function as affected by increasing compound feed supply in growing Holstein heifers
Alberto Navarro-Villa, Nutreco Research and Development; Michael A Steele, Nutreco Canada Agresearch; John A Metcalf, Nutreco Canada Agresearch; Javier Martin Tereso, Nutreco Research and Development

1638

Metabolic characteristics of grazing Nellore bulls receiving concentrated supplementation with additives
Josilaine A.C. Lima, Federal University of Viçosa; Henrique J. Fernandes, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; Edneia P. Rosa, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; Luana S. Caramalac, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; Kauę A. Silveira, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; Geancarlos C. Silva, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; Brayan D. D'auria, State University of Mato Grosso do Sul; André Aguiar, University of Florida

1639

Productive parameters, metabolic and economic viability of dairy cows supplemented with different levels of urea in diets based on sugar cane
Rafahel Carvalho de Souza, PUC Minas; Ronaldo Braga Reis, UFMG; Fernando Cesar Ferraz Lopes, Embrapa Gado de Leite; Juliana Mergh Leăo, UFMG; Mário Henrique França Mourthé, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

1640

Chia Seed Supplementation Increases Ruminal Propionate Concentration in Alfalfa Hay Based Diets Evaluated in a Dual-Flow Continuous Culture System
Jamie Bunkers, University of Nevada; Eduardo Marostegan de Paula, University of Nevada; Lorrayny Galoro da Silva, University of Nevada; Teshome Shenkoru, University of Nevada; Yen-Ling Yeh, University of Nevada; Brad Amorati, University of Nevada; Dale Holcombe, University of Nevada; Antonio Faciola, University of Nevada

1641

Analysis of rumen motility patterns using a wireless telemetry system to characterize bovine reticuloruminal contractions
Amanda M Egert, University of Kentucky; Kyle R McLeod, University of Kentucky; James L Klotz, USDA-ARS, FAPRU; David L Harmon, University of Kentucky

1642

Use of grouped samples of orts does not compromise feed intake data in studies of confined cattle
Diego Zanetti, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Sebastiao C Valadares Filho, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Marcos Vinícius Carneiro Pacheco, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Laura Franco Prados, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Edenio Detmann, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Letícia Artuzo Godoi, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Felipe C Rodrigues, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Rodrigo Cornélio de Oliveira Ribeiro, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Jarbas Miguel da Silva Júnior, Federal University of Viçosa; Stefanie A Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia

1643

Three dimensional imaging of rumen tissue for morphometric analysis using micro-computed tomography
M. A Steele, Nutreco Canada Agresearch; Felipe Garcia, University of Guelph; Mark Lowerison, University of Calgary; Karen Gordon, University of Guelph; John A Metcalf, Nutreco Canada Agresearch; Mark Hurtig, University of Guelph

1644

Kinetics of gas production of soybean meal, cotton seed meal and fish meal is affected using different zeolites
Farrokh Kafilzadeh, Razi University; Maryam Karimi Zandi, Razi University; Golnaz Taasoli, Razi University

1645

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of hair-breed ram lambs
Alejandro Mendoza-García, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México; Rolando Rojo-Rubio, Universidad Autonoma Del Estado De Mexico; Ulises Macias-Cruz, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California; Leonel Avendańo-Reyes, Universidad Autonoma De Baja California; Abdel-Fattah Z M Salem, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México; Mondragon-Anselmo Jaime, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México; José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

1646

Effect of particle size upon dry matter intake and ruminal pH in goats fed with alfalfa hay and sorghum silage
Daniela Esparza, Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro; Rafael Rodriguez, Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro; Gerardo Veliz, Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro; Cesar Meza-Herrera, Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Unidad Regional Universitaria de Zonas Aridas; Pedro Robles-Trillo, Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro

1647

Milk composition of Murrah buffalo grazing on pasture in the Municipality of Taipu, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Jarbas Miguel da Silva Júnior, Federal University of Viçosa; Taiane da Silva Martins, Federal University of Viçosa; Ricardo Marostegan de Paula, Federal University of Viçosa; Lyvian Cardoso Alves, Federal University of Viçosa; Diego Zanetti, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Josilaine Aparecida da Costa Lima, Federal University of Viçosa; Laura Franco Prados, Federal University of Viçosa; Luciana Navajas Rennó, Federal University of Viçosa; Geison Jefferson Melo, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Willian Gonçalves do Nascimento, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco

1648

Performance and morphometry of the gastrointestinal tract of goats kept on pasture during the dry period of the semi-arid Pernambuco
Jarbas Miguel da Silva Júnior, Federal University of Viçosa; Kedes Paulo Pereira, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Antonia Sherlanea Chaves Veras, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Dulciene Karla de Andrade Silva, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Jucelane Salvino Lima, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Geison Jefferson Melo, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco; Diego Zanetti, Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Taiane da Silva Martins, Federal University of Viçosa; Ricardo Marostegan de Paula, Federal University of Viçosa; Lyvian Cardoso Alves, Federal University of Viçosa; Luciana Navajas Rennó, Federal University of Viçosa

1649

Effects of replacing alfalfa hay and corn silage with corn straw in diets on milk production and composition of dairy cows
Yangdong Zhang, Ministry of Agriculture - Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing); Nan Zheng, Ministry of Agriculture - Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing); Deng-pan Bu, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Meng Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Xiao-qiao Zhou, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jiaqi Wang, Ministry of Agriculture - Milk and Dairy Product Inspection Center (Beijing)

1650

The use of favored or unfavored ingredients in starter feeds for preweaned calves
Marta Terré, IRTA; Alex Bach, Department of Ruminant Production, IRTA