Wednesday 28th June
0730 – 1700
Registration Desk
0830 – 0900
Welcome Address
Presidential Address
Schreurs NM
0900 : 1030
1. Young Members Session (Chair: Nicola Schreurs)
0900 – 0915
The percentage of spring-calving carryover cows in New Zealand dairy herds and their milk production, compared to heifers, age-matched and lactation-matched non-carryover cows. Gardner RR, Back PJ, Lopez-Villalobos N, McNaughton LR
0915 – 0930
The effects of yard weaning and contact with humans on behavioural reactivity and live weight gain of cross bred beef cattle.
Ramsay BA, Schoorl JAJ, Stayton KM, Cranston LM, Morris ST, Burnham DL, Cockrem JF, Beausoleil NJ, Hickson RE
0930 – 0945
How does feeding meal affect growth of artificially reared East Friesian-cross dairy lambs?
Jensen AC, Khan MA, Knol FW, Peterson SW, Morel PCH, Stevens DR, McCoard SA
0945 – 1000
The effects of early access to meal on rumination and feeding behaviour of artificially reared dairy lambs.
Nieper BA, Khan MA, Knol FW, Peterson SW, Stafford KJ, Stevens DR, McCoard SA
1000 – 1015
Effect of cow body condition score on inter-calving interval, pregnancy diagnosis, weaning rate and calf weaning weight in beef cattle.
Tait IM, Morris ST, Kenyon PR, Garrick DJ, Pleasants AB, Hickson RE
1015 – 1030
Oocyte maturation and quality in dairy heifers with diverse genetic merit for fertility
Reed CB, Meier S, Pitman JL, Burke CR
1030 : 1100
Morning Tea
1100 : 1230
2A. Sheep Nutrition: Concurrent (Chair: Sue McCoard)
1100 – 1115
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Feeding fodder beet to ewes in mid-to-late gestation: impact on lamb skeletal size, rectal temperature, and live weights from birth to weaning.
Sandoval E, McCoard SA, Pacheco D, Lloyd-West C, Lees S, Hammond KJ
1115 – 1130
The effect of live weight at weaning on post-weaning live weight gain of early-weaned lambs onto a Herb-clover mixed sward.
Ekanayake WEMLJ, Corner-Thomas RA, Cranston LM, Kenyon PR, Morris ST
1130 – 1145
Faecal output and total tract digestibility prediction using inert markers in faecal samples collected at two times in sheep offered three ryegrass cultivars at two allowances.
Jonker A, Cosgrove GP
1145 – 1200
Impact of early weaning on rumen fermentation profiles of artificially reared lambs.
Cristobal-Carballo O, Khan MA, Knol FW, Lewis SJ, Stevens D, McCoard SA
1200 – 1215
The effect of offering ewe lambs lucerne (medicago sativa) prior to breeding on aspects of reproductive performance.
Corner-Thomas RA, Kemp PD, Morris ST, Kenyon PR
1100 : 1230
2B. Dairy Systems: Concurrent (Chair: Garry Waghorn)
1100 – 1115
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Once-a-day milking with supplemented cows in Argentina.
Lazzarini B, Peluffo L, Lopez-Villalobos N, Hendrikse L, Baudracco J
1115 – 1130
Growth curves of New Zealand Holstein Friesian, Jersey and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crossbred heifers.
Handcock RC, Lopez-Villalobos N, McNaughton LR, Edwards GR, Hickson RE
1130 – 1145
Managing live weight gain of Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and Holstein-Friesian-Jersey crossbred heifer calves.
Back PJ, Hickson RE, Sneddon NW, Coleman LW, Laven RA
1145 – 1200
Random regression curves for body condition score and live weight from cows in two different dairy systems over three seasons.
Sneddon NW, Lopez-Villalobos N, Donaghy DJ
1230 : 1330
Lunch
1330 : 1530
3. Animal Nutrition (Chair: Rachel Bryant)
1330 – 1345
Field investigation of the iodine status of farms in the North Island of New Zealand.
Anderson PD, McGhie D, Parkinson TJ
1345 – 1400
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: In vitro fermentation characteristics of ryegrass-white clover sward containing different proportion of chicory.
Al-Marashdeh O, Cheng L, Gregorini P, Edwards GR
1400 – 1415
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Relationship between measures of residual energy intake made on growing animals and adults.
Johnson PL, Wing J, Knowler K
1415 – 1430
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: The effect of arginine supplementation and milk allowance on small intestinal development in pre-weaning calves.
van Keulen P, Welboren AC, Khan MA, Knol FW, Dijkstra J, McCoard SA
1430 – 1445
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Efficiency of crude protein utilization and milk urea nitrogen in Friesian, Jersey and crossbreed cows milked once daily.
Correa Luna M, Lopez-Villalobos N, Donaghy DJ, Kemp PD, Almeida Jr GA
1515 : 1545
Afternoon Tea
1545 – 1630
Living Legend Address: Garry Waghorn (Chair: Nicola Schreurs)
1630 – 1730
Wine & Cheese
Annual General Meeting NZSAP
1900 – 2200
Casual meal and Conference Quiz. Distinction Hotel dining room
Thursday 29th June
0800 : 0900
4. International Perspectives (Chair: Penny Back)
0800 – 0830
What role can innovation play in enhancing sustainability in the livestock sector?
Prof. Voster Muchenje – South Africa
0830 – 0900
Trends in the Argentinian beef industry and local consumer perceptions.
Prof. Peter Purslow - Argentina
0900 : 1030
Contract Session: Animal Health (Chair: Sally-Anne Turner)
0900 – 0915
BVD bulk milk testing
Lowe AD
0915 – 0930
Evaluation of the performance of real time PCR for detection of Staphylococcus aureus in dairy cows, using Herd Test Milk samples
Thresher RA
0930 – 0945
Caprine arthritis encephalitis in New Zealand dairy goat farms
Pryor SM
0945 – 1000
Facial Eczema prevention
Cuttance E
1000 – 1015
Ketosis in dairy cattle
Phyn C
1015 – 1030
Discussion Panel
1030 : 1100
Morning Tea
1100 : 1200
5. Animal Health (Chair: Steve Davis)
1100 – 1115
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Hot years in history and Facial Eczema.
Johnson PL, Cameron C, Henderon H, Cullen N
1115 – 1130
Potential anthelmintic properties of urea.
Cairns J, McAnulty RW, Greer AW
1130 - 1145
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: A preliminary investigation of mastitis in hill-country sheep.
Peterson SW, Nieper B, Collett M, Grinberg A, Smith R
1200
Departure for field trip boxed Lunch
Our field trip will be commentated by Lee Matheson (Perrin Ag consultants, Rotorua)
1. Landcorp Endeavour farms, Te Toke Rd, we will hear about Landcorp’s strategic direction and their progress with winter milking.
2. David and Clare Beuth’s dairy farm in the Mamaku ranges. We will see how they are using their Herd Home to manage the challenges under 2500 mm rain per year
1630
Arrival back at Distinction Hotel
1830 – 2200
Conference Dinner, Skyline Gondola Restaurant: Supported by Rezare Systems
Friday 30th June
0815 : 0915
Invited Lecture (Chair: Sally-Anne Turner)
Genetic Improvement.
Prof. Dorian Garrick
0915 : 1030
6a. Animal Genetics: Concurrent (Chair: Tricia Johnson)
0915 – 0930
Valuing improved deer genetics.
Ward JF, Thompson BR
0930 – 0945
Prototype genetic evaluation in a New Zealand dairy sheep flock.
Scholtens MR, Peterson SW, Gunson K, Gunson A, Lopez-Villalobos N
0945 – 1000
A brief study on the treatment and attitudes to rams on commercial NZ farms.
Lee M, Robertson D
1000 – 1015
Estimates of Genetic Parameters for Direct and Maternal Genetic Effects on Weaning Weights in Dairymeade sheep.
Lopez-Villalobos N, King M, King J , Morris RS
0915 : 1030
6b. Animal Behaviour & Welfare: Concurrent (Chair: Sam Peterson)
0915 – 0930
Validation of an automated system for monitoring water intake and drinking behaviour in dairy calves.
Lowe G, Schütz K, Sutherland M, Waas J, Wilson M, Stewart M
0930 – 0945
Stand-off pad wintering system: effect of surface types on cow comfort and urination behaviour.
Al-Marashdeh O, Cameron KC, Bryant RH, Box L, Arends A, Coveney A, Chrystal J, Edwards GR
0945 – 1000
The effect of mid-pregnancy nutrition and body condition score on the behaviour of triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs.
Gronqvist GV , Hickson RE, Corner-Thomas RA, Stafford KJ, Morris ST, Kenyon PR
1000 – 1015
The welfare of bobby calves sent for slaughter: a synopsis of scientific literature within the context of New Zealand’s export system and the problems and gaps in it.
Fisher MW, Wild RJ, Ward LJ, O’Grady KR, Guigou MJ, Diesch TJ, Jamieson JV, Cross NJ
1015 – 1030
Mechanical properties of black, grey, and white hoof material of sheep.
Scobie DR, Makela AG, van Koten C, O’Connell D
1030 : 11.00
Morning Tea
1100 : 1230
7a. Goat Production: Concurrent (Chair: Shona Pryor)
1100 – 1115
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Effect of disbudding on pain sensitivity and weight-gain of dairy goat kids.
Hempstead M, Stewart M, Waas J, Sutherland M
1115 – 1130
Changes in rumination behaviour after abrupt or diluted-milk weaning methods in goat kids. Freeman H, Zobel G, Webster JR
1130 – 1145
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: The current state of the New Zealand goat industry.
Scholtens MR, Smith RMC, Lopez-Lozano SR, Lopez-Villalobos N , Burt D , Harper L, Tuohy M, Thomas DG, Carr AJ, Gray DI, Tozer P, Schreurs NM
1145 – 1200
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: The potential of the New Zealand goat industry.
Smith RMC, Scholtens MR, Lopez-Lozano SR, Lopez-Villalobos N, Burt D, Harper L, Thomas DG, Carr A, Gray D, Tozer P, Schreurs NM
1200 – 1215
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Defining the value of goat and its components.
Lopez-Lozano SR, Scholtens MR, Smith RMC, Lopez-Villalobos N, Burt D, Harper L, Thomas DG, Carr AJ, Gray DI, Tozer P, Schreurs NM
1100 : 1230
7b. Meat Quality: Concurrent (Chair: Carolina Realini)
1100 – 1115
Effect of slaughter age between 5 to 14 months-of-age on the quality of sheep meat.
Mashele GA, Parker ME, Schreurs NM
1115 – 1130
Can Raman spectroscopy predict beef meat and eating quality traits?
Fowler SM, Schmidt H, Hopkins DL
1130 – 1145
Development of value-added lamb cuts for the modern consumer.
Fowler SM, Pethick DW, Hopkins DL
1145 – 1200
Intramuscular fat content of New Zealand lamb M. longissimus lumborum.
Craigie CR, Agnew MP, Stuart AD, Shorten PR, Reis MM, McRae K, Taukiri KR, Johnson PL
1200 – 1215
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: High ultimate pH in short-scrotum male lambs processed during the breeding season.
Johnson PL, Stuart AD, Mackie A
1230 : 1300
Lunch
1300 : 1400
8. Fertility (Chair: Chris Burke)
1300 – 1315
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Reduced reproduction outcomes in ewes susceptible to Facial Eczema.
Johnson PL, Henderon H, Proffit R, Cullen N
1315 – 1330
Culling reasons in once-a-day milking cows and differences in production and type traits between retained and culled cows.
Rocha JF, Lopez-Villalobos N, Burke JL
1330 – 1345
Calf and heifer development and the onset of puberty in dairy cows with divergent genetic merit for fertility.
Meier S, Fisher B , Eketone K, McNaughton L, Amer PR, Beatson P, Bryant J, Dodds K, Spelman R, Roche JR, Burke CR
1345 – 1400
Comparison of health and reproductive treatments over three seasons for once-a-day and twice-a-day milking herds.
Van Der Spek P, Sneddon NW, Lopez-Villalobos N, Donaghy DJ, Laven RA, Mueller KR, Amoore J, Doohan H
1400
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