Nutrient Digestion and Utilization in Farm Animals: Modelling Approaches

Introduction: History and Future Focus, J France, University of Guelph, Canada
The Nordic Dairy Cow Model Karoline - Development of Volatile Fatty Acid Sub-Model, J Sveinbjörnsson, Icelandic Agricultural Research Institute (RALA), Iceland, P Huhtanen, MTT Afrifood Research Institute, Finland and P Udén, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden
A Three-Compartment Model of Transmembrane Fluxes of Valine across the Tissues of the Hindquarters of Growing Lambs Infected with Trichostrongylus colubriformis, N C Roy, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand, E N Bermingham and W C McNabb
Using Rumen Degradation Model to Evaluate Microbial Protein Yield and Intestinal Digestion of Grains in Cattle, P Paengkoum, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Simulation of Rumen Particle Dynamics using a Non-Steady State Model of Rumen Digestion and Nutrient Availability in Dairy Cows Fed Sugarcane, E A Collao-Saenz, A Bannink, Wageningen University, Netherlands, E Kebreab, University of Guelph, Canada, J France and J Dijkstra, Wageningen University, Netherlands
Modelling Fluxes of Volatile Fatty Acids from Rumen to Portal Blood, P Nozière, INRA, France and T Hoch
The Role of Rumen Fill in Terminating Grazing Bouts of Dairy Cows under Continuous Stocking, H Z Taweel, Wageningen University, Netherlands, B M Tas, S Tamminga and J Dijkstra
Functions for Microbial Growth, S López, Universidad de Leon, Spain, M Prieto, J Dijkstra, E Kebreab, M S Dhanoa, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (IGER), Wales, UK and J France
Obtaining Information on Gastric Emptying Patterns in Horses from Appearance of an Oral Acetaminophen Dose in Blood Plasma, J P Cant, University of Guelph, Canada, V N Walsh and R J Geor
A Model to Evaluate Beef Cow Efficiency, L O Tedeschi, Cornell University, USA, D G Fox, M J Baker and K L LongPrediction of Energy Requirement for Growing Sheep with the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System, A Cannas, Universita of Sassari, Italy, L O Tedeschi, A S Atzori and D G Fox
Prediction of Body Weight and Composition from Body Dimension Measurements in Lactating Dairy Cows, T Yan, Agricultural Research Institute, Hillsborough, Ireland, R E Agnew, C S Mayne and D C Patterson
Relationships between Body Composition and Ultrasonic Measurements in Lactating Dairy Cows, R E Agnew, T Yan, D C Patterson and C S Mayne
Empirical Model of Dairy Cow Body Composition, O Martin, INRA, UMR Physiology de la Nutrition et Alimentation, France and D Sauvant, Institut National Agronomique Paris-Grignon, France
Simulating Chemical and Tissue Composition of the Growing Beef Cattle: From the Model to the Tool, T Hoch, Ph Pradel, P Champciaux and J Agabriel, INRA, France
Representation of Fat and Protein Gain at Low Levels of Growth and Improved Prediction of Variable Maintenance Requirement in a Ruminant Growth and Composition Model, J W Oltjen, R D Sainz, University of California, USA, A B Pleasants, T K Soboleva and V H Oddy, Meat and Livestock Australia, Australia
Growth Patterns of Nellore vs. British Beef Cattle Breeds Assessed using a Dynamic, Mechanistic Model of Cattle Growth and Composition, R D Sainz, L G Barioni, Embrapa Cerrados, Brazil, P V Paulino, S C Valadares Filho and J W Oltjen
A Kinetic Model of Phosphorus Metabolism in Growing Sheep, R Souza Dias ,Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, Brazil, A P Roque, V F Nascimento Filho, D M S S Vitti and I C S Bueno
Dynamic Simulation of Phosphorus Utilization in Salmonid Fish, K Hua, University of Guelph, Canada, J P Cant and D P Bureau
Development of a Dynamic Model of Ca and P Flows in Layers, J Dijkstra, E Kebreab, R P Kwakkel and J France
Estimating the Risk of Hypomagnesaemic Tetany in Dairy Herds, S T Bell, A E McKinnon, Lincoln University, New Zealand and A R SykesModelling the Effects of Environmental Stressors on The Performance of Growing Pigs: From Individuals to Populations, I J Wellock, Scottish Agricultural College, UK, G C Emmans and I Kyriazakis
Empirical Modelling Through Meta Analysis Vs Mechanistic Modelling, D Sauvant and O Martin
Iterative Development, Evaluation and Optimal Parameter Estimation of a Dynamic Simulation Model: A Case Study, L G Barioni, J W Oltjen and R D Sainz
Segmented, Constrained, Nonlinear, Multi-objective, Dynamic Optimization Methodology Applied to the Dairy Cow Ration Formulation Problem, R C Boston, University of Pennsylvania, USA and M D Hanigan, Land O Lakes, Missouri, USA
A Model to Simulate the Effects of Different Dietary Strategies on the Sustainability of a Dairy Farm System, A del Prado, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER), UK, D Scholefield and L Brown
Advantages of a Dynamical Approach to Rumen Function to Help Resolve Environmental Issues, A Bannink, J Dijkstra, E Kebreab and J France
Evaluation of Models to Predict Methane Emissions from Enteric Fermentation in North American Dairy Cattle, E Kebreab, J France, B W McBride, N Odongo, A Bannink, J A N Mills and J Dijkstra
Investigating Daily Changes in Food Intake by Ruminants, G McL Dryden
An Ingredient-Based Input Scheme for Molly, M D Hanigan, H G Bateman, J G Fadel, University of California, USA, J P McNamara and N E Smith
Metabolic Control: Improvement of a Dynamic Model of Lactational Metabolism in Early Lactation, J McNamara
Rostock Feed Evaluation System - An Example of the Transformation of Energy and Nutrient Utilization Models to Practical Application, A Chudy, FBN / Degussa, Germany
The Nordic Dairy Cow Model Karoline - Model Description, A Danfær, P Huhtanen, P Udén, J Sveinbjörnsson and H Volden, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway
The Nordic Dairy Cow Model KAROLINE - Model Evaluation, A Danfær, P Huhtanen, P Udén, J Sveinbjörnsson and H Volden
A composite model of growth, pregnancy and lactation, K Vetharaniam, AgResearch Limited, New Zealand

E Kebreab, University of California Davis, USA, J Dijkstra, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, A Bannink, Research Scientist Ruminant Nutrition and Modelling, Wageningen University Research Centre, Netherlands, W J J Gerrits, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, , J ( France, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Modeling, University of Guelph, Canada