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Proceedings of the 28th Biennial ConferenceUniversity of New England, Armidale, New South Wales 11 - 15 July 2010 |
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This page contains the titles, authors and page numbers of the papers presented at the conference and published in Animal Production in Australia. The page numbers are links to PDF files which will be downloaded when the links are clicked. The table of contents and authors index are included. Abstracts of the invited and contributed papers that were published in the special issues of Animal Production Science are also provided, gathered into one file.
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| Table of Contents | Contents |
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| The Future for National Coordination and Funding of Red Meat Production R&D | 1 |
| I.D. Johnsson | |
| Winter Response of Weaned Beef Calves to Self-fed Supplementation on Native Pastures | 5 |
| A. Simeone, V. Beretta, M. Blasina, A. Pineirua and M. Renau | |
| The Impact of Winter Calf Feedlot Management on Spring Grazing Performance | 6 |
| A. Simeone, V. Beretta, J.C. Elizalde, D. Cortazzo and G. Viera | |
| Genetic Variations in Some Reproductive Traits of Egyptian Buffaloes | 7 |
| A.A. Amin and F.S. Alhur | |
| Pre-weaning Growth Rates of Early and Late Castrates, Entire and Short Scrotum Bos indicus Male Cattle in Northern Australia | 8 |
| S.A. Wainewright, A.J. Parker, H. Zerby and L.A. Fitzpatrick | |
| Growth of Young and Mature Cattle Fed Ryegrass Haylage or Concentrate Based Diets | 9 |
| C.H. Pham, S.P. Quigley, P. Isherwood, S.R. McLennan and D.P. Poppi | |
| The Effect of the Steam Condition (Low Temperature) and Acid on the Nutritive Value of Sugarcane Pith | 10 |
| M. Chaji and T. Mohammadabadi | |
| Effectiveness of the Provision of Extension Services for Small-holder Dairy Farmers in Two Regions of the Punjab in Pakistan | 11 |
| S.S. Khan, H.M. Warriach, D.M. McGill, R.D. Bush and P.C. Wynn | |
| Observations on Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) Reproduction in Timor-Leste | 12 |
| M. Tavares, A. de Almeida, V. Barganca, C. Latino and R.S Copland | |
| The Economic Benefits of Improved Calf Survival and Growth Through Supplementing Bali Cattle Calves (Bos sondaicus) in West Timor Villages, Indonesia | 13 |
| J.G. Sogen, A.A. Nalle, F.L. Benu and R.S. Copland | |
| Post Weaning Effects of Supplementing Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) Calves Prior to Weaning in Villages of West Timor, Indonesia | 14 |
| M.L. Mullik, I.G.N. Jelantik and R.S. Copland | |
| Determining the Parity of Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) Cows in West Timor, Indonesia Based on the Number of Horn Growth Rings | 15 |
| J.A. Jermias, I.G.N. Jelantik, C.L.O. Leo Penu, I. Benu and R.S. Copland | |
| The Effects of Supplementing Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) Calves prior to Weaning on the Subsequent Reproduction of their Dams | 16 |
| H.L. Belli, P. Kune, I. Benu and R.S. Copland | |
| Post Mortem Observations on Beef ph and Temperature in Timor-Leste | 17 |
| Brigida A. Correia, A. de Almeida, M. da Cruz, J. Americo and R.S. Copland | |
| The Perceptions of Farmers Concerning Strategies to Supplement Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) Calves Prior to Weaning in West Timor Villages, Indonesia | 18 |
| J.A. Jermias, I.G.N. Jelantik, M.L. Mullik, C.L. Leo-Penu, I. Benu and R.S. Copland | |
| Body Weight Loss of Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) During Transport from West Timor to Jakarta, Indonesia | 19 |
| C.L.O. Leo Penu, A.J. Jeremias, D.R. Tulle, I.G.N. Jelantik and R.S. Copland | |
| Doing More With Less - The Challenges and Changing Landscape of Research, Development and Extension and The Role of Australia's Rural Research and Development Corporations | 20 |
| A.A.C. Hobson | |
| Animal Science education in Australia - current situation and future needs Are current training and education programs appropriate for the animal industry needs over the next 10-15 years? | 24 |
| P.I. Hynd and S.J. Hazel | |
| A Case Study of Bull Beef Profitability From a Northern Australian Production System | 32 |
| S.A. Wainewright, A.J. Parker, W.E. Holmes, H. Zerby, L.A. Fitzpatrick | |
| Compliance to Carcase Specifications by Grain Finished Angus, European and Wagyu X Steers Given Different Backgrounding Treatments | 33 |
| W.A. McKiernan, J.F. Wilkins and B.L. Davies | |
| Gross Morphology of Jejunal Peyer's Patches and the Relationship Between Increasing Numbers and Diarrhoea in Dairy Calves | 34 |
| C.A. Kentler, C. Guzman and T.L. Frankel | |
| Effect of Rumen Protected Choline Supplementation on Milk Production and Compos-ition of Lactating Friesian Cows | 35 |
| M.K. Mohsen, H.M.A. Gaafar, M.M. Khalafalah, A.A. Shitta and A.M. Yousif | |
| Effect of Fibrolytic Enzyme Supplementation and Fibre Content of Total Mixed Ration on Productive Performance of Lactating Buffaloes | 36 |
| H.M.A. Gaafar, E.M. Abdel-Raouf and K.F.A. El-Reidy | |
| The Relationship Between Ambient Temperature and Thyroid Hormones Level in Dallagh Ewes During Spring Season | 37 |
| S.R. Hassani, Y. Jafari Ahangari, F. Moslemipur and M. Ahmadi Hamedani | |
| Evaluation of Synthetic Colostrum Supplement on Performance, Health and Immune Parameters in Newborn Holstein Calves | 38 |
| F. Moslemipur, N.M. Torbatinejad, R. Ghorbani, S. Hassani and H.R. Rahmani | |
| The Effect of "Kiwi Fruit Solution" on the Tenderness of Beef Topside | 39 |
| E.S. Toohey, M.J. Kerr, R. van de Ven and D.L. Hopkins | |
| The Effect of "Kiwi Fruit Solution" on colour stability of beef topside | 40 |
| E.S. Toohey, M.J. Kerr, R. van de Ven and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Relationship Between CT-Scanned and Dissected Subcutaneous and Intermuscular Fat | 41 |
| J.P. Siddell, B.J. Walmsley, W.H. Johns, P.L. Greenwood, and M.J. McPhee | |
| Concentrate Finishing Affects Muscle Trans-18:1 and CLA Profile of Grass Fed Steers | 42 |
| N. Aldai, M.E.R. Dugan, J.K.G. Kramer, A.V. Klieve, A. MartÃnez and K. Osoro | |
| Effect of Rigor Temperature on Purge and Colour of Beef Loin Using the Filter Paper Method to Measure Purge | 43 |
| A.N. Naththarampatha, R.D. Warner, R.H. Jacob, D.T. Beatty and M.G. Kerr | |
| Vitamin E Content of Meat from Lambs Grazing Perennial or Annual Pasture with Supplementary Rations Containing Linseed | 44 |
| V.F. Burnett, G.R. Seymour, S. Norng and E. Ponnampalam | |
| In Vitro Degradability of Sugarcane Top Treated with Exogenous Enzyme or Sodium Hydroxide | 45 |
| T. Mohammadabadi and M. Chaji | |
| The Effect of Smart Stretch Technology on the Tenderness of Beef Topside | 46 |
| E.S. Toohey, M.J. Kerr, R. van de Ven and D.L. Hopkins | |
| The Effect of Smart Stretch Technology on the Tenderness of Beef Cube Roll | 47 |
| E.S. Toohey, M.J. Kerr, R. van de Ven and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Association Between Eating Quality and Intramuscular Fat in Angus, European and Wagyu Cross Steers | 48 |
| J.F. Wilkins, W.A. McKiernan, J. Irwin, S.A. Barwick and B. Orchard | |
| Computer Tomography Software Program Osirix Aids Prediction of Sheep Body Composition | 49 |
| F.E.M. Haynes, P.L. Greenwood, J.P. Siddell, M.B. McDonagh and V.H. Oddy | |
| Molecular Value Predictions: Associations With Beef Tenderness in Brahman Cattle | 50 |
| P.L. Greenwood, L.M. Cafe, B.L. McIntyre, D.L. Robinson, G.H. Geesink, D.W. Pethick and J.M. Thompson | |
| Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing the Levels of EPA Plus DHA in Lamb Meat in a Study Encompassing Most Sires and Finishing Systems in Australia | 51 |
| S.M. Kitessa, E.N. Ponnampalam, K.L. Butler, P. Young, G. Smith, M. Harvey, R. Jacob, K. Pearce, A.J. Williams, M. Boyce, D.W. Pethick, D.L. Hopkins, R. Withers, and G. Geesink | |
| The Effect of Treatment of Cocoa-pods with Aspergillus niger on Intake and Liveweight Gain of Bali (Bos sondaicus) Cattle in South East Sulawesi | 52 |
| T. Saili, none Marsetyo, D.P. Poppi, P. Isherwood, L. Nafiu and S.P. Quigley | |
| Lamb Growth Rates From Native Pastures in North East Victoria | 53 |
| L.L. Slocombe, M.L. Mitchell, F.W. Dempsey, K. Wilson and S. Norng | |
| The Profitability of Grazing Crop Stubbles May Be Over-Estimated by Using the Metabolisable Energy Intake From the Stubble? | 54 |
| D.T. Thomas, A.D. Moore and M.J. Robertson | |
| Rumen Degradability of Tropical Pasture Leaf in Cattle Grazing Difference Pasture Types | 55 |
| M.K. Bowen, D.P. Poppi and S.R. McLennan | |
| Total Lipid and Fatty Acid Profiles in Fresh and Ensiled Forages Grown in Australia | 56 |
| E.H. Clayton, P.C. Wynn, R.J. Mailer and J.W. Piltz | |
| Rumen Degradability of a Tropical Grass Hay in Cattle Grazing Different Pasture Types | 57 |
| M.K. Bowen, D.P. Poppi and S.R. McLennan | |
| Future Research Priorities For Animal Production in a Changing World | 58 |
| N.D. Scollan, P.L. Greenwood, C.J. Newbold, D.R. Yanez Ruiz, K.J. Shingfield, R.J. Wallace and J.F. Hocquette | |
| Substitution of Fructose For Grain Decreases Ruminal pH in an Induced Acidosis Protocol | 59 |
| H.M. Golder, I.J. Lean, A.R. Rabiee, E. Bramley, D.W. Miller and P. Celi | |
| Selection of Merino Ewes on Reproductive Performance by Producers in Southern Australia | 60 |
| M. Curnow, A. Thompson and K. Curtis | |
| Chemical Composition and In Vitro Degradability of Various Algae Species and Protein Supplements Commonly Fed to Ruminants | 61 |
| D.F.A. Costa, P.I. Isherwood, S.P. Quigley, S.R. McLennan and D.P. Poppi | |
| How Often Do We Need to Measure Methane Production in Ruminants to Establish Robust Phenotype? | 62 |
| David S. Lines, John P. Goopy and John V. Nolan | |
| Between Animal Variance in Ruminal Bacteria and Protozoal Communities from DGGE Profiles of Steers on a Low Quality Forage Diet | 63 |
| E.D. Martinez, A.V. Klieve, D. Ouwerkerk, T. Swain, L.M. Gulino, K. Turnbull and D.P. Poppi | |
| Peptide Utilisation of the Novel Fluoroacetate-Degrading Ruminal Bacterium | 64 |
| L.E.X. Leong, S.E. Denman, C.K. Davis, T. Huber and C.S. McSweeney | |
| Changes in the Rumen Bacterial Community in Steers Fed with Supplemented Tropical Pasture | 65 |
| K.J. Harper, A.V. Klieve, T. Panjaitan, D.P. Poppi and D. Ouwerkerk | |
| Effects of n-3 Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 HUFA ) on Haematocrit and Plasma Biochemical Parameters in Juvenile Beluga (Huso huso) | 66 |
| R. Asadi, M.R. Imanpoor and B. Dastar | |
| Eremophila glabra and Kennedia prorepens reduce methane emission from Medicago sativa in vitro | 67 |
| X.X. Li, Z. Durmic, S.M. Liu and P.E. Vercoe | |
| Isolation of Viruses For Bio-Control of Methanogenic Archaea From the Rumen | 68 |
| R.A. Gilbert, D. Ouwerkerk and A.V. Klieve | |
| Evaluation of Guar Meal Replacement Potential Instead of Some Conventional Meals for Feedlot Lambs | 69 |
| M. Mahdavi, N.M. Torbatinejad, F. Moslemipur and R. Samiei | |
| Rumen Digestibility of Mulato II Hybrid and Rice Straw For Cattle Feeding In Cambodia | 70 |
| Seng Mom, Mob Serey, Kong Samnang, Kong Sothea, Sar Chetra, D.B. Savage and J.V. Nolan | |
| A Framework to Design, Measure and Manage Effective RD&E Projects and Services | 71 |
| R.A. Clark, G.R. Griffith, C. Mulholland and J. Timms | |
| Innovation development and adoption within broad acre Farming Systems | 72 |
| S. Glyde | |
| Integrated Parasite Management Reduces the Cost of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes of Sheep on the Northern Tablelands of NSW | 73 |
| G. Kelly, L. Kahn and S. Walkden-Brown | |
| Integrated Parasite Management of Sheep. National overview of the need, available tools and the fit with industry | 74 |
| J. Schroder | |
| Timing of water application regulates development of Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis. | 76 |
| S. Khadijah, L.P. Kahn, S.W. Walkden-Brown, J.N. Bailey and S. Bowers | |
| Comparison of Programs For the Control of Blowfly-Strike in Mulesed and Un-Mulesed Merino Sheep in South-Eastern Australia | 77 |
| J.W.A. Larsen, N. Anderson and L.D. Tyrell | |
| Selenium Supplementation Increases Wool Growth and Reduces Faecal Egg Counts of Merino Weaners in a Selenium Deficient Area | 78 |
| Pietro Celi, Jeff Eppleston, Annabel Armstrong and Bruce Watt | |
| An Innovative Professional Development Program For the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Degree at The University Of Sydney | 79 |
| R.D. Bush and L. Ashley | |
| Effect of Nitrate on Variability of Methane Production in Sheep Fed Every 2 Hours | 80 |
| R.C. Dobos, R.S. Hegarty and J.V. Nolan | |
| Use of Supplementary Nitrate to Mitigate Methane Production and Provide Rumen Degradable N For Ruminants? | 81 |
| J.V. Nolan, R.S. Hegarty, J. Hegarty, I.R. Godwin and R. Woodgate | |
| Performance, Carcass Yield and Muscle Omega-3 Fat Content of Lambs Grazing Perennial Pasture or Annual Pasture with Supplements during Autumn | 82 |
| E.N. Ponnampalam, V.F. Burnett, S. Norng and J. Jacobs | |
| Monthly Changes in Morphology of Spermatozoa in Zel Rams | 83 |
| Y. Jafari Ahangari and M. Ahmadi Hamedani | |
| A 'pied-piper' system of encapturing sheep for condition score monitoring | 84 |
| M.W. Hyder and A.P. McFarland | |
| Border Leicester x Merino Dams Lose Fewer Lambs to Starvation than Merino Dams | 85 |
| E. Le Floch, G. Refshauge, R. van de Ven, J.E. Morgan and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Oedema in Dead Lambs Increases with Birth Weight and Differs Markedly Between Years | 86 |
| V. Vazquez Lanchas, G. Refshauge, R. van de Ven, J.E. Morgan and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Validation of Pedigree MatchMaker Using DNA profiling | 87 |
| J.E. Court, D. Collins and G. McLarty | |
| Effect of Various Concentrations of Egg Yolk on Dallagh Ram Semen Characteristics at 5oC | 88 |
| Y. Jafari Ahangari M. Ahmadi Hamedani and S.R. Hassani | |
| A Study on The Freezing of Dallagh Ram Semen Using Various Levels of Glycerol | 89 |
| Y. Jafari Ahangari and M. Ahmadi Hamedani | |
| The Effects of Spaying, Androstenedione Vaccination and Repeated Sampling of Blood on the Plasma Progesterone of Brahman Heifers | 90 |
| M.L. Carr, A.J. Swain, G. Fordyce and O. Kravchuk | |
| Genetic Markers for Bovine Tuberculosis in African Zebu Cattle | 91 |
| A.A. Ali, H.N. Kadarmideen, P.C. Thomson, B. Muller and J. Zinsstag | |
| Maternal Nutrition of Beef Cattle at Pasture Mediates Long-Term Consequences For Offspring Primarily Through Effects on Growth Early in Life | 92 |
| P.L. Greenwood, D.L. Robinson and L.M. Cafe | |
| The Impact of Divergent Selection For Post-Weaning Residual Feed Intake on Puberty | 93 |
| K. Donoghue, J. Wilkins, P. Arthur, K. Dibley and D. Mula | |
| Feeding High Omega-3 Diets to Crossbred Ewes: Effect on Time to Oestrus | 94 |
| C.E. Gulliver, M.A. Friend, B.J. King, S.M. Robertson and E.H. Clayton | |
| Environmental Enrichment for Free Range Laying Hens-Does it Reduce Feather Pecking under Australian Conditions? | 95 |
| P.C. Glatz, B.K. Rodda, E.A. Borland, S. Hazel, H.J. Rimmington, S.C. Wyatt and Z.H. Miao | |
| Body Temperature Changes in Lambs in Response to Pre-Slaughter Procedures | 96 |
| W.G. Brown, R.D. Warner, D. Pighin, A.D. Fisher, D.M. Ferguson, M.G. Kerr, A.N. Naththarampatha and G. Seymour | |
| Provision of an Edible Shelter did not Increase the Survival of Twin Lambs Born to Merino Ewes During Winter in Western Australia | 97 |
| S. Clune, S. Gherardi and D.A. Wood | |
| Effects of Zeolite Hydrocolloidal Silver Nanoparticles on the Performance and Serum Biochemical Parameters in Broiler During Experimental Aflatoxicosis | 98 |
| Akram Shabani, Behruz Dastar, Morteza Khomeiri, Bahare Shabanpur and Saeid Hasani | |
| Effect of Nanozeolite in Feed Contaminated to Aflatoxin on Protein and Energy Utilization for Broiler Chickens | 99 |
| Akram Shabani, Behruz Dastar, Morteza Khomeiri, Bahare Shabanpur and Saeid Hasani | |
| Short-term Lupin Feeding: Can it Decrease Ovulation Rate in Merino Ewes? | 100 |
| C.E. Gulliver, M.A. Friend, S.M. Robertson, G.B. Martin, E.H. Clayton and B.J. King | |
| Correspondence Between Birth Weight and Causes of Death in Neonatal Lambs | 101 |
| G. Refshauge, R. van de Ven, J.E. Morgan and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Suspect biogenic amine toxicity in an experimental broiler flock | 102 |
| N.J. Rodgers, P.A. Iji, and B.A. Vanselow | |
| Effects of Extended Lactation on Milk Production and Milk Cortisol in the First Production Cycle | 103 |
| E.C. Jongman | |
| Probability of Transition in Behaviour of Grazing Dairy Cows | 104 |
| R.C. Dobos, W.J. Fulkerson and G.N. Hinch | |
| Categorising Heat Load on Dairy Cows | 105 |
| J.B. Gaughan and J.C. Lees | |
| Efficacy of Selecting On-Farm For Reduced Piglet Mortality From Overlying in Farrowing Pens | 106 |
| G.M. Cronin and N.K. Dhand | |
| Temperature, pH and Chemical Composition of Broiler Litter During Partial Composting | 107 |
| A.F.M.F. Islam, S.K. Burgess, P. Easey, B. Wells, and S.W. Walkden-Brown | |
| Maternal Efficiency in Variable Nutritional Environments | 108 |
| K.A. Donoghue, J.A. Accioly, F.M. Jones, K. Copping, M.P.B. Deland, M.L. Hebart, R.M. Herd, J. Graham and W.S. Pitchford | |
| GPS tracking, Are We Still Lost? | 109 |
| D.L. Swain, M. Friend, G.J. Bishop-Hurley, R.N. Handcock and T. Wark | |
| Induction of Hypomagnesaesia in Lactating Dairy Cows With a High Grass Tetany Hazard Ratio Diet | 110 |
| B. Avery, E.E. Dunne, M.J. Callaghan, S.A. Wainewright, L.J. Edwards and A.J. Parker | |
| Spectral Analysis of Dairy Cow Grazing Behaviour Patterns Relative to Sward Height | 111 |
| R.C. Dobos, W.J. Fulkerson and G.N. Hinch | |
| Importance of Iron and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Lamb Consumers | 112 |
| T.A. Lamb, R. van de Ven and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Effect of Cone Type when Measuring Fresh Colour of Sheep Meat Using a Minolta Chroma Meter | 113 |
| M.J. Kerr and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Muscle Haem Content and Colour are Affected by Age Category and Muscle Type, but not by Exsanguination Method, in Sheep Meat | 114 |
| M.G. Kerr, S. Baud, R.D. Warner and A.N. Naththarampatha | |
| Tenderness of Meat from Extensively Raised Goats | 115 |
| E.S. Toohey, T.A. Lamb and D.L. Hopkins | |
| Phosphorous Bioavailability: Is it Affected by Manufacturing Method? | 116 |
| S.A. Wainewright, S.K. Weckert, L.L. Mikkelsen, A. Setia, M.C. Callaghan, L.J. Edwards and A.J. Parker | |
| Lamb Number Influences Potential for Ewe and Lamb Separation in Hessian Shelter | 117 |
| J.C. Broster, R.L. Dehaan, D.L. Swain, B.J. King and M.A. Friend | |
| Lamb Number and Shelter Type Influence Ewe Movement at Lambing | 118 |
| J.C. Broster, R. L. Dehaan, D. L. Swain, B.J. King and M. A. Friend | |
| The Use of Contact Loggers to Study Social and Oestrus Activity in Brahman and Composite Beef Heifers under Field Conditions | 119 |
| C.J. O'Neill, S. Goodswen, T. Cador, N. Watson-Haigh, P. Williams and H.N. Kadarmideen | |
| Cattle Liveweight Estimation Using Machine Vision Assessment of Objective Body Measurements: First Results | 120 |
| C. McCarthy, J. Billingsley, N. Finch, P. Murray and J. Gaughan | |
| The Effect of Clip Mulesing on Breech Wrinkle, Breech Cover and Dag Score of Merino and Crossbred Lambs | 121 |
| R.J. Woodhouse, E.C. Jongman, J. Byron, K. Thomson, K.L. Butler and Ralph Behrendt | |
| Reducing the Impact of Cattle on Riparian Areas using Automated Animal Control Devices | 122 |
| G.J. Bishop-Hurley, D.L. Swain, C. Crossman and P. Valencia | |
| Use of Proximity Loggers for the Detection of Oestrus Behaviour in Grazing Dairy Cows | 123 |
| D.M. McNeill, G.J. Bishop-Hurley, L. Irvine and M. Freeman | |