55th Annual BIF Research Symposium and Convention
July 3-6 • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Symposium general sessions were hosted in person as well as on the Zoom webinar platform. Click on the presentation titles to watch the archived presentation on YouTube.
The digital content for the 2023 BIF Symposium was sponsored by International Genetic Solutions (IGS).
General Session Presentations
Precision Breeding Opportunities in an Evolving Breeding Objective Landscape – Dr. Peter Amer, AbacusBio Limited Managing Director
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Changing the Narrative Around Animal Agriculture Using Innovative Genetic Selection – Dr. Mike Lohuis, The Semex Alliance
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Genetic Selection Tools That Support Dairy Farmers of Canada Achieve Net-Zero GHG Emissions By 2050 – Dr. Filippo Miglior, Lactanet Canada Scientist and Innovation Executive
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Precision Matching of Objectives and Technologies in The Implementation of Breeding Programs – Dr. Brian Kinghorn, University of New England, Australia
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A recap of Tuesday’s theme towards precision breeding, now that we’ve established WHY we’re going to discuss HOW to do it – Dr. John Crowley, AbacusBio Limited
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Use of Hardware and Sensors Towards Phenomics to Deliver Complex Data and Advance Animal Breeding – Dr. Juan Pedro Steibel, Lush Chair for Animal Breeding & Genetics, Iowa State University
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Coupling Artificial Intelligence That Uses Computer Vision Through On Farm Cameras Delivers A Sophisticated Phenotyping System, And The Challenges Herein – Mokah Shmigelsky, OneCup AI
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Technical Breakouts
Advancements in Genomics and Genetic Prediction-Chair: Warren Snelling, US-Meat Animal Research Center
Current Advances in Selection – Dr. Steve Miller — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Non-additive Genetics – Dr. John Basarab — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Rewarding High-Quality Data with Higher Accuracies (herd specific residual variance) – Dr. Mark Thallman — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Newly Developed Genetic Evaluation for High Immune Response and Cow Longevity – Dr. Kajal Devani — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Advancements in Producer Applications -Chair: Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
Why Should Commercial Cattlemen be Interested in Genomics? – Dr. Troy Rowan — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
VBP+: How Sustainability and Genetics Fit Together – Shannon Argent — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Panel discussion: A Business Case for Using EPDs – Sean McGrath, Paul Bennett and Donnell Brown — Video | Synopsis
Advancements in Efficiency and Adaptability-Chair: Mark Enns, Colorado State University
Methane, Feed Intake and Maintenance Energy – Dr. Megan Rolf — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Pulmonary Hypertension: Feedlot Heart Failure and High-Altitude Disease – Dr. Tim Holt — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Genetics of Heart Score and Relationships with Performance – Dr. Scott Speidel — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Feedlot Heart Disease: Perspectives from a Vertically Integrated Production Chain – Dr. Justin Buchannan — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Advancements in Emerging Technology-Chair: Megan Rolf, Kansas State University
New Technology Going Into The Generation of Genomically Enhanced EPDs – Dr. Daniella Lourenco — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Extreme Weather Impact on Female Fertility – Dr. Juan Hernandez-Medrano — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
RightMate: Precision Breeding by Genomic Mating – Dr. Mahdi Saatchi — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Advancements in End Product Improvement-Chair: Tommy Perkins, West Texas A & M University
National Beef Quality Survey Results – Michaela Clowser and Dr. Jeff Savell — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
The Use of Machine Learning and REIMS Technology to Improve Beef Quality – Dr. Andy King — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
The Use of Phenomics to Improve Carcass and Meat Quality – Dr. Manuel Juarez — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Ultrasound Guidelines Council Systems Review and Approval of New Software to Estimate Carcass Quality – Dr. Tommy Perkins — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Advancements in Selection Decisions- Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Quantifiable Differences to Inform Breed Selection and Use – Dr. Larry Kuehn — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Quantifying Inbreeding Levels and Contemplating Inbreeding in Selection – Dr. Filippo Miglior — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Sequencing Strategies to Enhance the Next Generation of Genetic Evaluations – Dr. Troy Rowan — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
Young Producer Symposium
Innovation Investment Opportunities in Canadian Ag-Tech – Dawn Trautman — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
On-Farm Innovation in Action Panel Discussion – Charlotte Wasylik, Ben Campbell and Jordan Miller — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
A Case Study: Innovation Through Diversity – Jennifer Kyle and Jordan Miller — Video | Synopsis | Presentation PPT
NAAB Seminar
Increasing Value of Steers Relative to Heifers: An opportunity for “Male” Sexed Semen? – Dr. Ken Odde, K-State professor emeritus
A Breed Perspective – Creating Tools for Desired Outcomes – Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO, and Dr. Clint Rusk, American International Charolais Association CEO