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Animal Behavior and Well-Being

Friday, July 16, 2021

9:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST

Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008

Chair(s)

Courtney Daigle, PhD

Assistant Professor, Animal Welfare
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Presentations:

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM EST

Engineered Resilience in Livestock for Improved Animal Welfare
Presenting Author: Tawni N. Williams – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Author: Angela R. Green-Miller – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM EST

Effects of a Bovine Appeasing Substance Application at Weaning on Temperament and Growth of Bos Indicus Influenced Heifers
Author: Douglas G. Viera, n/a – Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Presenting Author: Juliana Ranches, PhD – Oregon State University
Author: Marcelo Vedovatto, n/a – Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Giovana G. Pirota, n/a – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Bruno I. Cappellozza, n/a – Nutricorp
Author: Nelson Canutoce, n/a – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Thais G. Pereira – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Luís Fernando Yshiayam – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Thomas Henrique – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
Author: Henrique J. Fernandes – Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Behavioral Indicators of Post-weaning Stress Susceptibility in Cross-fostered Pigs
Presenting Author: Dominique M. Sommer – North Dakota State University
Author: Jennifer M. Young, PhD – North Dakota State University
Author: Christopher J. Byrd, n/a – North Dakota State University
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Measuring the Impact of Heat Stress Abatement Strategies on Fecal Microbiome in Finishing Steers During the Summer Months in the Southeast United States
Presenting Author: Shane R. Hernandez, MS – University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science
Author: Alexander M. Stelzleni, n/a – University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science
Author: Wil Sims, n/a – University of Georgia
Author: Dylan B. Davis, MS – University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science
Author: Jeferson M. Lourenco – University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science
Author: R. Lawton Stewart – University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM EST

Effects of Virtual Fencing on Cortisol Concentrations and Behavior of Beef Cattle
Presenting Author: Jancy Jeffus – Oklahoma State University
Author: Ryan R. Reuter, PhD – Oklahoma State University
Author: Kevin Wagner – Oklahoma State University
Author: Laura Goodman, PhD – Oklahoma State University
Author: Todd Parker – VENCE
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Effect of Conditioning, Rest, and Post-rest Transport Duration on Welfare Indicators of Beef Cattle Transported by Road
Presenting Author: Daniela M. Melendez, PhD – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Author: Sonia Marti, PhD – IRTA, Ruminant Production
Author: Timothy D. Schwinghamer – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Author: Derek B. Haley, MSc, PhD – University of Guelph
Author: Karen S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, n/a – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM EST

Infant-directed Vocal Communication in Sheep
Author: Yongjie Wang, PhD – University of Arkansas
Author: Kylie McClanahan – University of Arkansas
Author: Weiyi Ma – University of Arkansas
Author: Qinghua Li – University of Arkansas
Presenting Author: Yan Huang, PhD – University of Arkansas
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM EST

The Effects of Feeding Cannabidiol Oil on Behavior of Stalled Horses
Presenting Author: Paxton L. Turner, B.S. – Tarleton State University
Author: Kimberly A. Guay, Ph.D – Tarleton State University
Author: Trinette Jones, Ph.D – Tarleton State University
Author: Lori Cohen, B.S. – Tarleton State University
Author: Faith Elwonger, B.S. – Tarleton State University
Author: Renata Van Geem – Tarleton State University
Author: William B. Smith, PhD – Tarleton State University
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST

Does Bedding Influence Lying Behaviour of Cattle Unloaded for Rest During Long-distance Transportation?
Presenting Author: Paula Olivares Guzman, BSc, MSc – University of Guelph
Author: David L. Pearl, BSc, MSc, DVM, PhD – University of Guelph
Author: Karen S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, n/a – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Author: Tina M. Widowski, BSc, MSc, PhD – University of Guelph
Author: Daniela M. Meléndez Suárez, DVM, MSc, PhD – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Author: Sonia Marti, PhD – IRTA, Ruminant Production
Author: Derek B. Haley, MSc, PhD – University of Guelph