University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Meeting Abstracts

Bewley, J.M.  2011. Opportunities and challenges associated with the use of technology in extension programming. Abstract 45.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Bewley, J.M.  2011. Extension programming in Kentucky to address somatic cell count challenges and opportunities. Abstract 170.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Chaney, E.A. and J.M. Bewley. 2011. Advice from the experts: processor assessment of planning considerations for an on-farm dairy processing enterprise. Abstract M108.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Black, R.A., J.L. Taraba, G.B. Day, F. A. Damasceno, and J.M. Bewley.  2011. An overview of compost bedded pack management in Kentucky. Abstract M112.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Sterrett, A.E. and J.M. Bewley.  2011. Characterization of management practices utilized by low somatic cell count Kentucky dairy herds. Abstract M160.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Smith, W.A., J.M. Bewley, and W.J. Silvia.  2011. Evaluation of three-dimensional accelerometers to monitor motion changes relative to estrus behavior. Abstract M163.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Smith, W.A., J.M. Bewley, and W.J. Silvia.  2011. Potential for estrus detection in dairy cattle using reticular temperature monitors. Abstract 87.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Cornett, M.C., D.L. Ray, and J.M. Bewley.  2011. Impact of water intake on dairy cattle reticulorumen temperature. Abstract 161.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Reiter, T.A. and J.M. Bewley.  2011. Impact and control of claw lesions in dairy cattle. Abstract 153.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Black, R.A., J.L. Taraba, G.B. Day, F. A. Damasceno, M. C. Newman. K. A. Akers, and J.M. Bewley.  2011. Relationships among temperature, moisture, bacterial counts, and animal hygiene in compost bedded pack barns. Abstract 234.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.


Bewley, J.M.  2011.  Stochastic modeling of the economic and biological risks associated with Precision Dairy Farming investment decisions.  Abstract 68.  American Dairy Science Association: Midwest Section Annual Meeting.  Des Moines, IA.


Bewley, J.M., Sheaffer, C.M. 2010. Compost Bedded Pack Barns: Opportunities, Challenges, and Management Considerations. Abstract 242. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado.

 

Bewley, J.M., Gravatte, C.N., C.O. Coombs. 2010. Evaluation of dairy cattle lying behavior in commercial freestall barns. Abstract 248. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.

Denver, Colorado.

 

Bewley, J.M., Coombs, C.O. 2010. Management practices utilized by high-producing Kentucky dairy herds. Abstract W88. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado.


Bewley, J.M., Gravatte, C.N., C.O. Coombs. 2010. Case Study: Characterization of lying behavior in dairy cows transitioning from a freestall barn to a compost bedded pack barn. Abstract W96. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado.

 

Bewley, J.M., M.M. Schutz. 2010. Recent studies using a reticular bolus system for monitoring dairy cattle core body temperature. The First North American Conference on Precision Dairy Management. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


Bewley, J.M., R.A. Russell. 2010. Reasons for slow adoption rates of precision dairy farming technologies: evidence from a producer survey. The First North American Conference on Precision Dairy Management. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

Bewley, J.M., Schutz, M.M., H.D. Norman. 2010. Derivation of factors to estimate daily milk yield from one milking of cows milked three times daily. Abstract W32. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado.


Bewley, J.M.  2009.  Precision Dairy Farming: The Next Dairy Marvel?  Abstract 5652.  60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Barcelona, Spain.


Bewley, J.M., M.D. Boehjle, A.W. Gray, H. Hogeveen, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz.  2009.  Modeling precision dairy farming technology investment decisions.  Abstract 2410.  European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.  Wageningen, The Netherlands. 


Bewley, J.M., Halachmi I, P.Polak, D.J.Roberts, M.Klopcic. 2009.  Thermally sensed, automatic cow body condition scoring.  Abstract 2949.  European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.  Wageningen, The Netherlands. 


Bewley, J.M., Russell, R.A. 2009.  Description of Kentucky dairy management systems and producer demographics.  Abstract W103.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Bewley, J.M., Russell, R.A. 2009.  Characterization of the decision making behavior of Kentucky dairy producers.  Abstract W104.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Bewley, J.M., Russell, R.A. 2009.  Producer assessment of dairy extension programming in Kentucky.  Abstract 186.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Bewley, J.M., M.E. Einstein, M.W. Grott, M.M. Schutz.  2009.  Deviation of reticular temperatures in association with mastitis and estrus.  Abstract T245.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Bewley, J.M., Schutz, M.M., H.D. Norman.  2009.  Derivation of factors to estimate daily fat, protein, and somatic cell score from one milking of cows milked twice daily. Abstract T37. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Bewley, J.M., M.E. Einstein, M.W. Grott, M.M. Schutz.  2008.  Description of factors influencing reticular temperatures in lactating dairy cows.  Abstract TH204.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Indianapolis, IN.


Bewley, J.M.,  M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, H. Hogeveen, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz.  2008.  A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration. Abstract 655.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Indianapolis, IN.


Bewley, J.M., M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, H. Hogeveen, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz.  2008.  Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring using stochastic simulation.  Abstract 656.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  Indianapolis, IN.


Bewley, J.M., Schutz, M.M., H.D. Norman.  2008.  Derivation of factors to estimate daily yield from single milkings for Holsteins milked two or three times daily.  Abstract 14.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.


Bewley, J.M., M.M. Schutz.  2008.  Automated body condition scoring: Technical and economic feasibility.  Abstract 228.  American Dairy Science Association: Midwest Section Annual Meeting.  Des Moines, IA.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, L. Munksgaard, C. Drummond, J.Hockin, B.Scott, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  Changes in lying behavior of lactating dairy cows associated with body condition score and milk yield.  Abstract 549.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, D.J. Roberts, M.P. Coffey, A. Bagnall, and M.M. Schutz. 2007.  A comparison of visual and palpation-based body condition scoring systems.  Abstract W250.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., A. M. Peacock, O. Lewis, M. P. Coffey, D. J. Roberts, and M. M. Schutz. 2007. Estimation of body condition score in dairy cattle using digital images. Page 197 in Book of Abstracts of the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Vol. 13. Y. van der Honing, ed. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Dublin, Ireland.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, L. Munksgaard, C. Drummond, J.Hockin, B.Scott, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  Changes in lying behavior of lactating dairy cows associated with body condition score and milk yield.  Abstract 549.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., D.C. Batson, M.W. Grott, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  The impact of intake water temperatures on reticular temperatures of lactating dairy cows. Abstract T285.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, D.J. Roberts, M.P. Coffey, A. Bagnall, and M.M. Schutz. 2007.  A comparison of visual and palpation-based body condition scoring systems.  Abstract W250.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M.,  M.W.  Grott,  D.C. Batson, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  Comparison of reticular and rectal core-body temperatures in lactating dairy cows.  Abstract 70. American Dairy Science Association: Midwest Section Annual Meeting.  Des Moines, IA.


Bewley, J. M., A. M. Peacock, O. Lewis, M. P. Coffey, D. J. Roberts, and M. M. Schutz. 2007. Estimation of body condition score in dairy cattle using digital images. Page 197 in Book of Abstracts of the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Vol. 13. Y. van der Honing, ed. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Dublin, Ireland.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, L. Munksgaard, C. Drummond, J.Hockin, B.Scott, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  Changes in lying behavior of lactating dairy cows associated with body condition score and milk yield.  Abstract 549.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., D.C. Batson, M.W. Grott, and M.M. Schutz.  2007.  The impact of intake water temperatures on reticular temperatures of lactating dairy cows. Abstract T285.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting.  San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, D.J. Roberts, M.P. Coffey, A. Bagnall, and M.M. Schutz. 2007.  A comparison of visual and palpation-based body condition scoring systems.  Abstract W250.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.


Bewley, J.M., D.C. Batson, and M.M. Schutz.  2006.  Description and Summarization of Reticular Core-Body Temperatures Obtained from an Automatic Temperature Recording System. Abstract  W173. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.


Bewley, J.M., M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, S.J. Kenyon, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz. 2006.  Development of a Stochastic Simulation Model to Assess the Potential Economic Benefits Associated with Investments in Precision Dairy Farming Technologies. Abstract 363.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

 

Bewley, J.M. 2001. Making the Connection: "How do we get them here?" Southern Dean's Meeting.  Lexington, KY.


Bewley, J.M.  2001.  The Wisconsin modernization experience.  Kentucky Dairy Conference, Cave City, KY.


Bewley, J.M., W. Palmer, D.B. Jackson-Smith, and D.E. Hemken. 2000. A comparison of freestall barns used by modernized Wisconsin dairy farms. Abstract 980.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.


Bewley, J.M., R.W. Palmer, D.B. Jackson-Smith, and D.E. Hemken.  2000.  Dairy farm modernization in Wisconsin.  Abstract 337.  American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.


Bewley, J.M.  1998. Controlling Johne's Disease in dairy cattle.  Abstract SAD2. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.