Heat Stress, Health and Welfare: Genetics and Management
Chairs: Christa Egger-Danner (ZuchtData) and Marie Haskell (SRUC) │ Industria Room │ Thursday – 4 June 2026 (8.30-10.30)
Sessions
Chairs: Christa Egger-Danner (ZuchtData) and Marie Haskell (SRUC) │ Industria Room │ Thursday – 4 June 2026 (8.30-10.30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Abstract | Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30-08:45 | Novel approaches to breeding for climate-smart dairy cattle | Gabriella Dodd | Abstract | Presentation |
| 08:45-09:00 | Genomic prediction of heat tolerance from rumen sensor data in Australian Holstein cows | Laura Jensen | Abstract | Presentation |
| 09:00-09:15 | Detecting heat stress in dairy cattle using milk composition data | Marine Gelé | Abstract | Presentation |
| 09:15-09:30 | Prediction of dairy cows’ heat stress response from milk mid-infrared spectra for detection and genetic selection | Pauline Lemal | Abstract | Presentation |
| 09:30-09:45 | Actionable output developed from milk fatty acids to assess rumen health, negative energy balance and production loss in dairy cows | Ines Adriaens | Abstract | Presentation |
| 09:45-10:00 | Does the automation level of a dairy farm affect animal welfare? | Susanne Demba | Abstract | Presentation |
| 10:00-10:15 | Q Index: A nationwide welfare index based on DHI and cattle register data | Joachim Braunleder | Abstract | Presentation |
| 10:15-10:30 | Leveraging herd management, genetics, and DHI by integrating all three data types into a new transition cow decision tool | Robert Fourdraine | Abstract | Presentation |
Abstracts and Presentations will be added before and after the conference.