75th EAAP Annual Meeting

1/5 September 2024 - Florence, Italy

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Wednesday 4 September 2024 – Afternoon, 14:00
Session 85. Genetics of novel health and welfare traits
Room: Auditorium – Palazzo Congressi Lower Ground Floor
Chair: Martin / Sell-Kubiak
Session Type: Theme session

Theatre Session

14:00
From genetic correlation to causation between milk yield, mastitis and and health traits in German Holstein cattle
H. Schneider, V. Haas, A. M. Krizanac, C. Falker-Gieske, J. Heise, J. Tetens, G. Thaller, J. Bennewitz
14:15
Milk somatic cell transcriptome profile of high and low RFI Holstein cows and the pleiotropic effect on immunity
V. Asselstine, F. S. Schenkel, F. Miglior, C. F. Baes, P. Stothard, A. Cánovas
14:30
Development of a selection index for resilience in German Holstein
F. Keßler, R. Wellmann, J. Bennewitz
14:45
Large scale transmission experiment reveals substantial genetic variation in both host susceptibility and infectivity affecting disease spread and survival
J. Prentice, C. Pooley, R. Pong-Wong, G. Marion, R. Houston, S. Cabaleiro, B. Villanueva, A. Doeschl- Wilson
15:00
Genetic analysis of anogenital distance in dairy cattle
G. R. Dodd, F. Miglior, F. S. Schenkel, T. C. Bruinje, M. Gobikrushanth, J. E. Carrelli, M. Oba, D. J. Ambrose, C. F. Baes
15:15
Analysis of aggressive behaviour in high-production dairy cows through differential expression transcriptome analysis
K. Żukowski, M. Herudzińska, K. Piórkowska, K. Ropka-Molik, J. M. Jaśkowski
15:30
Combatting psoroptic mange susceptibility in Belgian Blue cattle: can breeding provide a solution?
R. Meyermans, S. Janssens, W. Gorssen, X. Hubin, P. Mayeres, W. Veulemans, E. Claerebout, C. Charlier, N. Buys
16:15
Development of novel traits for genetic evaluation of maternal fertility in extensively farmed beef cattle
F. Weik, G. Jenkins, J. Archer
16:30
Genetic determinism of resilience to unrecorded challenges in pigs
T. Tusingwiire, C. Garcia-Baccino, C. Carillier, B. Ligonesche, C. Larzul, Z. Vitezica
16:45
Comparison of the cytokine profiles after LPS injection between two lines of goats selected for functional longevity
T. Fassier, R. Rupp, G. Foucras, M. Ithurbide
17:00
Using antibody response to Maedi Visna Virus as selection criterion in sheep
S. Salaris, M. G. Usai, T. Sechi, G. Mulas, S. Miari, S. Casu, A. Negro, C. Ligios, A. Carta
17:15
Evaluating the influence of selection for disease resistance on the spread of infections in a simulated aquaculture population when underlying epidemiological traits are correlated
S. García-Ballesteros, J. Fernández, A. B. Doeschl-Wilson, B. Villanueva
17:30
Genetic markers associated with bone properties in White Leghorn laying hens
K. Kurta, A. B. Rodriguez Navarro, T. Enrich-Essvein, L. Crespo-Lopez, P. W. Wilson, I. C. Dunn, B. Andersson, M. Schmutz, D. Cavero, D. J. De Koning, M. Johnsson
17:45
A substitution in the porcine glucocorticoid receptor changes gene expression in the brain and consequently behavior
E. Murani, N. Trakooljul, A. Krause, E. Kanitz, K. Wimmers

Poster Session

85.15
Genetic analysis of keel bone fractures in laying hens housed in a commercial aviary
P. Duenk, H. Bovenhuis, B. O. Makanjuola, M. B. Patelle, S. G. Gebhardt-Henrich, C. F. Baes, M. J. Toscano
85.16
Genetic analyses of blood metabolites and amino acids in blood serum in pigs
K. H. Martinsen, C. Brekke, A. Nordborg, E. Grindflek
85.17
Prediction of energy balance of Holsteins in Japan from milk traits including fatty acids
A. Nishiura, O. Sasaki, T. Tanigawa, Y. Saito, R. Tatebayashi, T. Yamazaki
85.18
Genetic analysis of temperament in Italian Simmental bulls
A. Cesarani, L. F. Brito, J. Hidalgo, L. Degano, D. Vicario, N. P. Macciotta
85.19
Variance components estimation for semen parameters of boars involved in the PDO ham production in Italy
M. Cappelloni, M. Gallo, G. Pozzato, A. Cesarani
85.20
Twin birth rate in German Holsteins: related to increased milk yield and fertility level?
L. Hüneke, C. Schmidtmann, H. Alkhoder, D. Segelke, J. Heise, S. Rensing, G. Thaller
85.21
Genetic perspectives on feeding traits in beef cattle
J. P. S. Valente, L. F. M. Mota, G. R. D. Rodrigues, R. C. Canesin, M. E. Z. Mercadante
85.22
Antioxidant enzymes mRNA expression in male reproductive tract tissues of European red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus) during rut
M. Koziorowska-Gilun, N. M. Neumann, A. Dziekońska, P. Gilun
85.23
Development of a genomic evaluation for teat and udder scores in Angus cattle
A. Garcia, R. Mcewin, S. Miller, K. Retallick
85.24
Variance of daily milk yield as an indicator trait in Czech Holstein cows
E. Kašná, L. Zavadilová, J. Vařeka
85.25
A genome-wide association study to identify the genetic origin of dermatosparaxis in South African Drakensberger cattle
E. Cason, J. Van Wyk, P. Vermeulen, R. Van Der Westhuizen, J. Reding, L. Foster, F. Neser, L. Du Preez
85.26
A stayability approach for the longevity evaluation of Italian Holstein cattle
A. Fabris, F. Tiezzi, R. Finocchiaro, M. Marusi, M. Cassandro
85.27
Impact of SNPs for Somatic Cell Count on the Presence of Mastitis Specific Pathogens in Milk
U. Müller, E. M. Strucken, M. Reissmann, G. A. Brockmann
85.28
Genome-Wide Association Study on Somatic Cell Count and Health Status of Dairy Sheep
R. Kasarda, N. Moravčíková, M. Chalúpková, A. Halvoník, V. Tančin, K. Tvarožková, B. Gancárová, L. Vostrý, H. Vostrá Vydrová
85.29
Serological and molecular diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii in cows from rural settlements in Brazil
S. Lucheis, A. Valim, A. Flamínio, A. Paes, T. Bertozzo, I. Aires, M. Mioni, M. Labruna, I. Silito, L. Gregory, M. Aleman, F. Morelli
85.30
Litter weight gain in pigs has a moderate heritability and favorable genetic correlations to multiple breeding goal traits
L. B. Jensen, T. Ostersen, O. F. Christensen
85.31
Direct and maternal genetic analysis for survival at weaning in divergent lines selected for homogeneity in mice
N. Formoso-Rafferty, L. El-Ouazizi El-Kahia, I. Cervantes, J. P. Gutiérrez
85.32
Heritability of cumulative mastitis events across productive life in Austrian Fleckvieh cows
A. Costa, H. Bovenhuis, C. Egger-Danner, B. Fuerst-Waltl, M. Boutinaud, J. Guinard-Flament, W. Obritzhauser, G. Visentin, M. Penasa
85.33
Embryo production efficiency in divergent lines selected for homogeneity in mice
L. El-Ouazizi El-Kahia, I. Cervantes, J. P. Gutiérrez, N. Formoso-Rafferty
85.34
BERV-K1 like element and viral infection in Italian Mediterranean River Buffalo: preliminary results
E. D’Anza, M. Barbato, F. Ciotola, M. Pugliano, M. Riccardi, J. L. Williams, V. Peretti, S. Albarella
85.35
TNFα expression at mRNA and protein levels in quarters adjacent to the infected with staphylococci in dairy cattle udder parenchyma
A. Szprynca, M. Zalewska, M. Rzewuska, T. Sakowski, K. Pawlina-Tyszko, T. Ząbek, E. Bagnicka
85.36
Indicators for energy balance “hidden” in historic data to improve current breeding models in cows
H. Honerlagen, T. Pook, M. Van Pelt, L. Zetouni, C. Orrett, B. Gredler-Grandl, C. Kamphuis
85.37
Genetics of twinning rate in Italian Holstein cattle
J. S. Katende, A. Costa, M. Santinello, F. Galluzzo, M. Marusi, R. Finocchiaro, M. Cassandro, M. Penasa
85.38
Genetics of Body Condition Score in five Italian beef cattle
F. Sbarra, A. Quaglia, G. Bittante, R. Mantovani
85.39
Genetics of milkability obtained from milking machine in the local dual-purpose Rendena cows
A. Oian, N. Guzzo, E. Mancin, C. Sartori, R. Mantovani
85.40
Correlations between early-in-life fertility traits and linear type traits in Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle
R. Handcock, C. Burke, N. Steele, S. Meier, C. Phyn, D. Garrick, M. Stephen
85.41
Effects of low doses of antibiotics on the chicken transcriptome
M. Siwek, A. Dunislawska, A. Slawinska, S. Knaga, M. Olejnik
85.42
Identification of functional SNPs causing alternative splicing events linked to subclinical intramammary infection in Holstein cattle
A. Vanzin, V. Bisutti, D. Giannuzzi, A. Cecchinato, L. Gallo, S. Lam, A. Cánovas, S. Pegolo
85.43
Genetic analysis of predicted negative energy balance and its biomarkers of first-parity Holstein cows in early lactation
H. Hu, H. Atash, C. Grelet, K. Wijnrocx, S. Franceschini, H. Soyeurt, N. Gengler
85.44
Effect of E35K TMEM154 variants on the genetic variability of antibody response to Maedi Visna Virus in Sarda sheep
S. Salaris, M. G. Usai, T. Sechi, G. Mulas, S. Miari, S. Casu, A. Negro, C. Ligios, A. Carta
85.45
Genetic analysis of longevity in three sheep breeds
N. Frioni, E. Abdalla, W. Ruten
85.46
A multi-breed genome-wide association study for temperament in three Italian beef cattle breeds
D. Colombi, F. Perini, F. Sbarra, A. Quaglia, R. Costilla, E. Lasagna