GENETIC
BEST PRESENTATION:
Genomic prediction of heterosis for egg production traits in White Leghorn crosses
N. Amuzu-Aweh, P. Bijma, B.P. Kinghorn, A. Vereijken, J. Visscher, J.A.M. Van Arendonk and H. Bovenhuis
BEST POSTER
Non additive genetic effects increase additive genetic variation and long-term response to selection
H. Esfandyari, M. Henryon, P. Berg, J.R. Thomasen, P. Bijma and A.C. Sorensen.
LFS COMMISSION
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Domestic cavies in Cameron and easter DR Congo for nutrition security and income diversification. F.Meutchieye
BEST POSTER
Impact of calving date and cowtype in a seasonal Alpine low-imput dairy system. M.Horn
NUTRITION COMMISSION
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A new approach to measure methane production from in vitro rumen fermentation of concentrates. M. Cattani
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Whole plant and cell wall digestibility in maize silage. J. Peyrat
PIG COMMISSION
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Within-litter variation in piglets’ birth weight in reciprocai crosses” . Ewa Sell-Kubiak
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Labour time required for piglet castration with isoflurane anaesthesia. S.Weber
SHEEP AND GOAT COMMISSION
BEST PRESENTATION
Potential benefit of genomic selection on genetic gain of small ruminant breeding programs. F. Shumbusho
BEST POSTER
Effect of Olive and fish oil calcium soaps fed to early lactating ewes on milk fatty acid profile. T.Manso
HORSE COMMISSION
BEST PRESENTATIONS
Prediction of foaling in mares based on changes in endocrine and cardiac parameters. C. Nagel
Effects of the 2008 recession on aspects on the UK horse industry. C. Brigden.
QTL mapping for performances in sport horses. S. Brard
How horse business professionals can adapt to the new consumer demand? S. Pussinem
LIST OF BEST POSTERS
Oviductal secretions have a positive effect on fertilization in equine species, which involves DMBTl. C.Douet.
A comparative study into the impact of social media in the equine and agricultural industries. C. Martlew
Measuring neck angle of horses under different ceiling heights with an inertial measurement unit. S. Claar
Are horses sensitive to humans emotional state during a leading task? V. Andrè.
CATTLE COMMISSION
BEST PRESENTATION
The EUROP carcase grading system does not predict the eating quality of beef. S.P.F. Bonny
Genetic evaluation of in-line recorded milkability from milking parlour and automatic milking systems. C. Carlstrom
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Influence of calving difficulty on rumination and lying time in Holstein dairy cows. M. Fustini
PHYSIOLOGY COMMISSION
BEST PRESENTATION
Effects of high ambient temperature on responses of pigs to an lnflammatory challenge. P.H.R.F. Campos
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Social support attenuates behavioural and neuroendocrine responses to isolation stress in piglets. E. Kanitz