2011

Cover image of the 44th Conference Proceedings: photo of the skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, site of the 2011 AABP Conference. Yellow background.

Proceedings of the Forty-Fourth Annual Conference. American Association of Bovine Practitioners. September 22-24, 2011. St. Louis, Missouri.

Editor: Robert A. Smith
Executive Vice President: M. Gatz Riddell, Jr.
Advertising Representative: J. T. O'Brien & Assoc.
Publisher: VM Publishing Company

Published: 2011-09-22

Front / Back Matter

General Sessions

Feeding the World through Improved Animal Health and Genetic Selection

Holly L. Neibergs

1-7
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Review of AMDUCA and Extra-Label Drug Use in Food Animals

Ronald E. Baynes

8-10
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Opportunities for Veterinarians in the Artisan Cheese Industry

Joseph J. Klopfenstein

13-15
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Veterinary Services to Small and Moderate Sized Producers

Dan Goehl

16-18
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Beef Sessions

Drivers of Income and Economic Growth in Mixed Animal Veterinary Practices

Brad White

21-24
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Economic Effects Feeding Cattle Previously Treated for Bovine Respiratory Disease

D. L. Step, Clint Krehbiel

25-27
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Economic Considerations with Bovine Respiratory Disease Interventions

R. L. Larson

28-31
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Building Management Partner Relationships with Your Key Clients

John T. Groves

32-33
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Achieving Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cow Herds

W. Mark Hilton

34-40
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Feedlot Sessions

The Business of Beef Feedlot Production

Dave Plett

41-42
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Integrated Marketing Systems

Dan Goehl

43-45
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The Challenges and Rewards of Working with Stocker/ Backgrounders

John T. Groves

46-47
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Dairy Sessions

Immunity and Inflammation in Transition Cows

Barry J. Bradford

48-52
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Metabolic Health in the Transition Period and Fertility of Dairy Cows

R. S. Bisinotto, E. S. Ribeiro, F. S. Lima, N. Martinez, L. F. Greco, J. E. P. Santos

53-62
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Nutritional Management of Transition Dairy Cows

James K. Drackley

64-72
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Feeding to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Michael F. Hutjens

74-76
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Taking the Long View Treat Them Nice as Babies and They will be Better Adults

M. E. Van Amburgh, F. Soberon, E. Raffrenato, J. Karzses, R. W. Everett

79-87
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Practical Aspects of Accelerated Feeding of Dairy Calves

N. G. Anderson

88-100
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AABP & AASRP Sessions

Practical Analgesic Techniques for Small Ruminants and Camelids

Michael J. Huber

101-102
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Simple Techniques for Managing Complicated Fractures in Camelids and Small Ruminants

Michael J. Huber

103-105
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Regional Perfusion of Antimicrobials as a Complementary Treatment for Soft Tissue, Bone, or Joint Infections in Sheep, Goats, and Camelids

Michael J. Huber

106-110
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Mastitis in Small Ruminants

Pamela L. Ruegg

111-119
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Veterinary Technician Session

Milk Quality and Udder Health

Sarah Wagner

120-125
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Monitoring the Quality of Colostrum and Pasteurized Waste Milk

Mary Ellen Charter, Brenda Moslock-Carter

126-128
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Putting it All Together Udder Health Programs in Private Practice

Brenda Moslock-Carter

129-130
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Offering Beef Herd Consultations and Nutritional Guidance the Veterinary Technician’s Role

Rachel Heitkamp

131-133
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Research Summaries 1

Changes in Behavior and Clinical Illness Scores in Calves after Induction of Mycoplasma bovis Pneumonia

D. E. Amrine, B. J. White, D. E. Anderson, R. L. Larson, D. Mosier, D. G. Renter

136
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Effects of SRP® E. coli Vaccine Technology on Feeder Cattle Performance, Health, and Carcass Characteristics

D. J. Rezac, D. U. Thomson, B. A. Butler, B. W. Wileman, C. D. Reinhardt

137
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A Commercially Available Siderophore-Receptor and Porin-Based Vaccine Reduces the Prevalence of E. coli 0157:H7 in the Feces of Beef Cattle under Field Conditions in 10 Commercial Feedlots

B. A. Butler, D. U. Thomson, G. H. Loneragan, B. W. Wileman

138
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Effects of Delayed Implanting on Feeder Cattle Health, Performance, and Carcass Quality

R. D. Munson, D. U. Thomson, D. J. Rezac, C. D. Reinhardt

139
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Comparison of Three Different Dehorning Techniques on Pain, Behavior, Wound Healing, and Performance in Feeder Cattle

C. D. Neely, D. U. Thomson, C. A. Kerr, D. J. Rezac, C. D. Reinhardt

140
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Effect of Oral Meloxicam on Performance and Health of Stocker Calves after Castration

J. F. Coetzee, L. N. Edwards, R. A. Mosher, A. M. O'Connor, B. KuKanich, D. A. Blasi

141
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Pharmacokinetics and Milk Depletion of Meloxicam and Gabapentin in Lactating Holsteins

R. Gehring, P. Malreddy, J. F. Coetzee, B. KuKanich

142
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Evaluation of a Serpens Species Bacterin for Therapy of Bovine Digital Dermatitis

A. P. Fidler, G. W. Smith

143
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IDEXX Bovine Pregnancy Test A New Tool for Accurate and Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cattle

Katherine Velek, Shona Michaud, Meghan Hart, Valerie Leathers, Christoph Egli

144
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An Evaluation of Wheat and Corn-Based Dry Distiller Grains with Solubles in Barley-Based Finishing Diets of Feedlot Steers in Western Canada

G. K. Jim, L. O. Burciaga-Robles, M. L. May, O. C. Schunicht, E. D. Janzen, C. W. Booker

145
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The Survival of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus on Materials Associated with Livestock Production

Elliot T. Stevens, Daniel U. Thomson, Ben Wileman, Sean O'Dell, Christopher C. L. Chase

146-147
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Diagnosis of Congenital Bovine Viral Diarrhea Infection in Beef Cow- Calf Herd from Fence-Line Contact

P. B. Scharko, R. C. Giles, M. L. Vickers, M. H. McCoy

147
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Research Summaries 2

Use of Rapid Thoracic Ultrasonography for Detection of Subclinical and Clinical Pneumonia in Dairy Calves

T. L. Ollivett, A. J. Burton, R. C. Bicalho, D. V. Nydam

148
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Efficacy of a Monovalent Leptospira borgpetersenii Serovar Hardjo Strain hardjobovis Vaccine Protocol on Measures of Fertility in Holstein Dairy Cattle

A. H. Plunkett, T. W. Graham, A. M. Oberbauer, T. R. Famula

149
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Interpreting Outcome Measures of Disease and Health in Cattle Research and Practice

P. A. Ospina, D. V. Nydam, T. J. DiCiccio

150
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Evaluation of Peripartal Calcium Status and Neutrophil Function of Dairy Cows of Low or High Risk of Developing Uterine Diseases

N. Martinez, C. A. Risco, F. Maunsell, K. N. Galvão, J. E. P. Santos

151
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Glucose Transporter Expression in Bovine Monocytes

Nial J. O'Boyle, Andres Contreras, Sarah Matmiller, Lorraine Sordillo

152
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Systematic Review of Ketosis Treatment in Lactating Dairy Cattle

Jessica Gordon, Stephen LeBlanc, Todd Duffield

153
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A Field Trial on the Effect of Propylene Glycol on Milk Yield and Resolution of Ketosis in Fresh Cows Diagnosed with Subclinical Ketosis

J. A. A. McArt, D. V. Nydam, P. A. Ospina, G. R. Oetzel

154
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A Field Trial on the Effect of Propylene Glycol on Displaced Abomasum, Removal from Herd, and Reproduction in Fresh Cows Diagnosed with Subclinical Ketosis

J. A. A. McArt, D. V. Nydam, G. R. Oetzel

155
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Bovine Blood Glucose Concentrations Point of Care Testing with Glucometers

C. Landa, W. S. Swecker, Jr.

156
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Clinical Trial of Early Ketosis Detection and Therapy in Fresh Cows

J. Carrier, S. Godden, J. Fetrow, P. Rapnicki

157
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Assessment of Calving Progress and Reference Times for Obstetric Intervention during Dystocia in Holstein Dairy Cows

G. M. Schuenemann, I. Nieto, S. Bas, K. N. Galvao, J. D. Workman

158
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Efficacy of a New Navel Dip to Prevent Umbilical Infection in Dairy Calves

Wayne M. Grover, Sandra Godden

159
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Effect of High-Dose Vitamin D₃ Injection Prepartum as Prophylaxis of Milk Fever on Bone Metabolism in Dairy Cattle

J. Staric, M. Klinkon, Z. Stojevic, I. Avbersek-Luznik

160
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Research Summaries 3

Performance and Fecal Starch Analysis in Feedlot Finisher Steers Supplemented with Top-Dressed Sarsaponin

T. J. Miller, D. U. Thomson, C. D. Reinhardt, D. J. Rezac, W. Taylor, T. Milton

161
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Physiological and Behavioral Changes with Variations in Ambient Temperature and Exposure to Lipopolysaccharides in Cattle

Miles E. Theurer, David E. Anderson, Brad J. White, Matt D. Miesner, Mark F. Spire

162
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Perceptions of Beef Cow-Calf Producers and Veterinarians on Losses Associated with Johne’s Disease

B. Bhattarai, G. T. Fosgate, J. B. Osterstock, C. P. Fossler, S. C. Park, A. J. Roussel

163
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Evaluation of Two Chute-Side Tests for the Detection of Leukocytes and Bacteria in Semen from Yearling Bulls

M. W. H. Hiew, L. A. Horstman, W. L. Singleton, J. B. Messick, P. D. Constable

164
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Sensitivity of a Real Time PCR Assay for Bovine Trichomonosis in Pooled Preputial Samples

A. Garcia Guerra, S. Hendrick, C. Waldner, J. Hill, J. Campbell

165
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Management Practices Associated with the Rate of Pre-Weaning Calf Respiratory Disease Results from a National Survey of US Cow-Calf Operations

G. A. Hanzlicek, D. G. Renter, B. J. White, B. A. Wagner, D. A. Dargatz, M. W. Sanderson

166
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Associations between Weather Conditions and Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle

N. Cernicchiaro, D. G. Renter, B. J. White, A. H. Babcock, J. T. Fox

167
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Associations between Transport Distance and Weight Loss during Transit with Health Parameters in Feedlot Cattle

N. Cernicchiaro, B. J. White, D. G. Renter, A. H. Babcock, L. Kelly, R. Slattery

168
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An Evaluation of Feedlot Arrival Castration Status on Individual Animal Performance Over a 61-Day Preconditioning Period in Calves Having an Ultra-High Risk of Developing Bovine Respiratory Disease

M. L. May, C. R. Krehbiel, O. C. Schunicht, R. E. Peterson, C. W. Booker, L. O. Burciaga-Robles

169
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An Evaluation of Arrival Health Risk Status of Steer Calves on Individual Animal Performance and Health over a 61-Day Preconditioning Period

M. L. May, C. R. Krehbiel, O. C. Schunicht, B. P. Holland, C. W. Booker, L. O. Burciaga-Robles

170
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Effectiveness of Different Caliber of Firearms on Penetration of the Frontal Bone and Amount of Brain Matter Destruction of Feedlot Cattle Using Computed Tomography

B. W. Wileman, D. U. Thomson, M. D. Miesner, D. S. Biller

171
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Research Summaries 4

Antimicrobial Activity of Gallium Nitrate against Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves

M. E. Fecteau, R. H. Whitlock, T. L. Fyock, S. C. McAdams, R. C. Boston, R. W. Sweeney

172
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Passive Transfer of Immunity, Preweaning Health, and Growth in Holstein Calves Fed a Bovine Lacteal-Derived Colostrum Replacer or Raw Pooled Colostrum

P. Pithua, S. S. Aly, J. Champagne, S. Hendrick, J. R. Middleton, S. E. Poock

173
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Evaluation of Response and Safety to Parenteral Trace Mineral Supplementation in Idaho Neonatal Dairy Hutch Calves

C. J. Louder, M. W. Ayers, C. S. Schneider

174
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Comparison of Milk BVD ELISA Results with Ear Notch Testing, between Milk Sample Handling Methods and with Cow Characteristics

D. J. Wilson, K. Rood, G. Goodell

175
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Factors Associated with Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Fecal Escherichia coli from Minnesota Dairy Calves from Birth to Four Months of Age

C. Foutz, S. Godden, J. Bender, M. Akhtar, A. Vatulin, F. Diez-Gonzalez

176
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Increased Productivity in Calves Fed a Fatty Acid Supplement in Milk Replacer

J. C. Gawthrop, A. W. Riad

177
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Temporal Repeatability of Positive Test Results of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis-antibody Milk ELISA-positive Cows

U. S. Sorge, D. F. Kelton, A. Godkin, S. Wells, S. Hendrick, K. Lissemore

178
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Conductive Cooling Technology Applied to Free-stall Beds for Holstein Cows in Central California

T. W. Lehenbauer, S. S. Aly, H. A. Rossow, J. D. Champagne, D. N. Ledgerwood

179
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Posters

The Effects of Anabolic Growth Implant and Restricted Feed Intake on Proliferation of Bovine Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells

D. U. Thomson, B. W. Wileman, C. D. Reinhardt, B. J. Bradford, L. K. Mamedova

180
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IDEXX Mycobacterium bovis Antibody Test Kit

John Lawrence, Nevena Djuranovic, Christoph Egli

181
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Comparison of Long-Term Progestin-Based Estrous Synchronization Protocols in Beef Cows and Heifers

J. G. Powell, T. D. Lester, M. P. Rowe, C. L. Williams, R. W. Rorie

182
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A Private Feedlot Industry Company’s Journey Related to Recognized Animal Care and Welfare Standards

S. J. Hannon, C. W. Booker, T. M. Hancock, K. Rogers, R. K. Fenton, G. K. Jim

183
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The Effects of Spaying on Average Daily Gain in Implanted Heifers on Pasture

O. C. Schunicht, S. J. Hannon, A. R. Vogstad, C. W. Booker

184
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Effects of Oral Administration of Magnesium Sulfate on Bovine Rumen pH, Rumen Protozoa and Serum Magnesium

M. Badillo, J. Denis-Robichaud, S. Buczinski, M. Veillette

185
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Apparent Prevalence of Congenital Infections in Calves Born on a Single California Dairy Herd

Sharif Aly, Alexandria Glover, John Champagne, Patrick Pithua, Terry Lehenbauer

186
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Prevalence of Oral, Pharyngeal and Respiratory Infection in Mycoplasma bovis Experimentally Infected Neonatal Calves

A. M. Keehner, M. Felice, S. Oliveira, C. S. Schneider

187
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Resistance or Susceptibility to Production-Related Metabolic Diseases (PRMDs) Can be Predicted with Fecal and Erythrocyte Isotopic Signatures

B. L. Roeder, N. Yamada, J. C. A. Ford, S. Maharjan, J. D. Nguyen, D. L. Eggett

188
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Validation of a Chemical Analysis Technique to Quantify β-hydroxybutyric Acid Concentration in Milk of Holstein Dairy Cows

J. Denis-Robichaud, G. Forté, J. Dubuc, D. Lefebvre, L. DesCôteaux

189-190
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Preliminary Evaluation of Two Methods for Estimating Lameness Prevalence on Western US Dairies

A. C. Hoffman, J. R. Wenz, J. Vanegas, D. A. Moore

190-191
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Is Thermography a Possible New Method to Evaluate Body Temperature in Fresh Cows?

Arturo Gomez, Cristian Vergara, Nigel B. Cook, Kenneth Nordlund

191
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Factors that Influence Resting Time as an Indicator of Cow Comfort in Lactating Dairy Cows

A. Villarroel, B. J. Krahn

192
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