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Session I. Efficiency from Cow to Farm
How High Feed Efficiency Reduces the Environmental Impact of the Dairy
Frank Mitloehner
Feeding and Breeding For a More Efficient Cow
Mike VandeHaar
Can Genomics Be Used To Improve Feed Efficiency?
Diane M. Spurlock
Strategies to Improve Economic Efficiency of the Dairy
Victor E. Cabrera
Session II. Dairy Herd Health
Biosecurity in the Dairy Herd
Dick Sibley
Lameness, Hoof and Leg Issues in Dairy Cows
Ernest Hovingh
Understanding the Sources, Transmission Routes, and Prognoses for Mastitis Pathogens
Ruth Zadoks
How to Decrease the Use of Antibiotics in Udder Health Management
Jean-Philippe Roy
Session III. The Pre-Weaned Calf
Cow Factors That Influence Colostrum Quality
Fiona Maunsell
Effect of Maternal Nutrition on Calf Health and Growth
Jon Schoonmaker
Colostrum Management and Factors Related to Poor Calf Immunity
Lorraine Doepel
Effective Forage and Starter Feeding Strategies for Pre-weaned Calves
Alex Bach
Session IV. Nutrition to Optimize Performance and Economic Returns
Reducing Feed Cost while Optimizing Productivity
Barry Robinson
Reducing Feed Cost while Optimizing Productivity
Alex Bach
Silage Inoculants – Are They Worth The Money?
Tim McAllister
Reducing Phosphorus Levels in Dairy Cow Diets
Conrad Ferris – Presented by Joe Harrison
Session V. Breeding and Reproduction
Crossbreeding in Dairy Cattle: Pros and Cons
Conrad Ferris – Presented by Frank Buckley
Genetic Selection of Cattle for Improved Immunity and Health
Bonnie Mallard
Reproductive Management with Limited Hormonal Intervention
Jeff Stevenson
Strategic Interventions for Reproductive Management
Stephen LeBlanc
Session VI. The People Side of Dairying
Worker Training and Education to Improve Cattle Welfare
Franklyn Garry
Enhancing Employee Supervision Skills
Chuck Schwartau
Using Standard Operating Procedures to Improve Employee and Cow Productivity
Fiona Maunsell
An Advisory Team Approach to Your Farm Management
Lisa Holden
Session VII. Disease Issues and Management
Vaccinating Dry Cows and Calves: With What, When, and Is It Effective at Protecting the Calf?
Amelia Woolums
Why Cows Die on Dairies
Franklyn Garry
High Risk Cows in High Risk Places
Dick Sibley
Buyer Beware – Emerging Diseases Coming to Canadian Dairy Farms
Dave Kelton
Student Presentation Abstracts
Effects of Pair Housing on Feeding Behaviour and Weight Gain in Dairy Calves
J. H. C. Costa, R. K. Meagher, M. A. G. von Keyserlingk and D. M. Weary
Prevalence of Digital Dermatitis in Alberta Dairy Cattle Using Intensive Copper Sulphate Footbath Protocol
Casey E. Jacobs, Karin Orsel, Steve Mason, Laura Solano, Herman W. Barkema
Age and Dose Dependent Susceptibility to Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis Infection in Dairy Cattle
Rienske A.R. Mortier, Herman W. Barkema, Karin Orsel, Janet M. Bystrom, Oscar Illanes, Robert Wolf, Maria E. Negron, Gordon Atkins, Jeroen De Buck
Two Feedings of Colostrum within 6 Hours of Birth Improves Serum Immunoglobulin G Levels in Dairy Calves Up To 28 Days of Age
Heather W. Neave, Zoe Cocker, and Douglas M. Veira
Poster Abstracts
How Does Porcine Luteinizing Hormone Increase Pregnancy Rates in Dairy Cows?
A. Behrouzi, M.G. Colazo, D.J. Ambrose
Twin Pregnancies: An Observational Study from Two Alberta Dairy Herds
M.G. Colazo and D.J. Ambrose
Application of Intravaginal Probiotics to Lower Uterine Infections, Expedite Uterine Involution and Improve Reproductive Performance of Holstein Dairy Cows
Q. Deng, J. F. Odhiambo, U. Farooq, T. Lam, S. M. Dunn, Y. Wang, M. Gänzle, and B. N. Ametaj
Does Feeding Sugars Make Your Cows Sweet?
X. Gao and M. Oba
Serum from Cows Fed Flaxseed Advanced Embryo Development from Lower Quality Oocytes In Vitro
R. Salehi, A. Ruiz-Sanchez, M. Oba, M.K. Dyck, D. J. Ambrose
Identification of Blood Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows
G. Zhang, D. Hailemariam, Q. Deng, S. A. Goldansaz, S. M. Dunn, and B. N. Ametaj
Effect of Integrating Synchronization Protocols and Automated Estrus Detection Systems on Pregnancy Rate to First Postpartum Artificial Insemination
T.A. Burnett, A.M.L. Madureira, B.F. Silper, A.C. Fernandes, and R.L.A. Cerri
Factors Affecting Expression of Estrus of Lactating Dairy Cows Using Activity Monitors
A.M.L. Madureira, T.A. Burnett, B.F. Silper, D. Veira, N. Dinn, R.L.A. Cerri
Relationships between Pre and Post Weaning Growth on Estrous Behaviour and Reproductive Parameters of Holstein Heifers
B. F. Silper, A. M. L. Madureira, T. A. Burnett, A. M. de Passillé, J. Rushen, R. L. A. Cerri
Detailed Fingerprinting of Map Bacteria Provides a New Perspective on Johne’s Disease Control and Transmission
Christina A Ahlstrom, Herman W Barkema, Jeroen De Buck
Implications of Calf-To-Calf Transmission of Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP) for Johne’s Disease Management
Caroline Corbett, Jeroen De Buck, Karin Orsel, Herman W. Barkema
High Nutrition during Early Life Improves Reproductive Potential in Holstein Bulls
Alysha Dance, Jacob Thundathil, Randy Wilde, Patrick Blondin, John Osbourn, John Kastelic
Developing a Marked, Live Attenuated Johne’s Disease Vaccine Strain
Amanda J Mirto, Herman W Barkema, Jeroen De Buck
Milk Proteins for Treating Obesity: Effects on Energy Balance and Glucose Control
Pezeshki, A., Yee, N.J., Fahim, A and Chelikani, P.K.
Fecal Shedding In Dairy Calves Early After Experimental Infection with Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis
Rienske A.R. Mortier, Herman W. Barkema, Karin Orsel, Robert Wolf, Jeroen De Buck 
Communication Extension to Alberta Dairy Farmers
Caroline Ritter, Robert Wolf, Steve Mason, Jodi Flaig, Mike Slomp, Charlotte Pickel, Herman Barkema
Effects of Milk Proteins on Cardiovascular Health and Energy Balance
Singh, A., Pezeshki, A., Zapata, R., Yee, N. and Chelikani, P.K
Digital Dermatitis and Footbath Management on Dairy Farms in Alberta
Laura Solano, Herman W. Barkema, Miranda Marchand, Steve Mason and Karin Orsel
Shedding of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) by Dairy Calves
Robert Wolf, Herman W. Barkema, Jeroen De Buck and Karin Orsel
Association of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcal Intramammary Infections and Somatic Cell Counts
Colleen E. Fitzpatrick, Amanda L. Byers, Christopher D. Luby
Operant Conditioning of Urination by Calves
Alison Vaughan, Anne Marie de Passillé, Joseph Stookey, Jeffrey Rushen.