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PUBLICATIONS

In peer reviewed journals/books: 71: Danscher, A.M, S. Li, P. H. Andersen, E. Khafipour, N. B. Kristensen, and J. C. Plaizier. 2014. Indicators of induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in Danish Holstein cows. Acta Vet. Scand. Submitted. 70. Khazanehei, H., S. Li, E. Khafipour, and J. C. Plaizier. 2014. Effects of dry period management and parity on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, and liver triacylglyceride (TAG) in dairy cows. Can J. Anim. Sci. Submitted. 69. De Nardi, R., S. Segato, J. C. Plaizier, S. Li, E. Khafipour, I. Andrighetto, and G. Marchesini. 2013. Use of organic acids and polyphenols to mitigate induced ruminal acidosis in dairy heifers. BMC Vet. Res. Submitted. 68. Wiese, B.I., S. Hendrick, J.M. Stookey, K.S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, S. Li, J.C. Plaizier, and G.B. Penner. 2014. Weaning method and timing of weaning on calf behavior, dry matter intake, and reticular pH during a simulated receiving period. Animal. Submitted. 67. Rodriguez-Lecompte, J.C., A. Kroeker, A. Ceballos, S. Li, D. Gomez and J.C. Plaizier. 2014. Innate immunity and metabolic alterations of non-lactating cows with dietary-induced subacute ruminal acidosis. J. Dairy Sci. In press. 66. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, M. Le Sciellour, B.L. Schurmann, P. Górka, and G.B. Penner. 2014. Effects of moderate increases in grain feeding on endotoxins throughout the digestive tract and acute phase proteins in yearling calves. J. Dairy Sci. In press. 65. Li, S., I. Yoon, M. Scott, E. Khafipour, and J. C. Plaizier. 2014. Impact of feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product under normal and subacute rumen acidotic conditions on milk production, inflammation, and fermentation in the rumen and hindgut of lactating dairy cows. Anim. Feed Sci. Tech. Submitted. 64. Khazanehei, H.R., S. Li, E. Khafipour and J. C. Plaizier. 2014. Effects of dry period management on milk production, dry matter intake, and energy balance of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted. 63. Chiquette, J., J. Lagrost. C. Girard, G. Talbot, S. Li, J.C. Plaizier and I. Hindrichsen. 2014. Direct-fed microbials combining bacteria and yeast: a step forward to unravel their mode of action. J. Dairy Sci. In press. 62. Plaizier, J.C., G. Legesse, K. Ominski, and D. Flaten. 2014. Whole-farm budgets of phosphorus and potassium on dairy farms in Manitoba. Can. J. of Anim. Sci. 94: 119-128.

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61. Bernier J., K. Ominski, G. Donohoe, M. Tenuta, D. Flaten, J. Plaizier, and K.M. Wittenberg. 2014. Beef cow nutrient utilization and excretion when fed low quality forage diets supplemented with dried distillers grains with solubles under thermal neutral and prolonged cold conditions. Anim. Feed Sci. Tech. 193:9 – 20. 60. Colman, E., E. Khafipour, B . Vlaeminck, B. De Baets, J.C. Plaizier and V. Fievez. 2013. Grain-based versus alfalfa-based SARA induction experiments: similarities and differences between changes in milk fatty acids. J. Dairy Science. 96:4100-4111. 59. Plaizier, J.C. and S. Li. 2013. Determination of the in vitro dry matter digestibility of ruminant feeds using the gas production technique. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 93:399-402. 58. Dionissopoulos, L., A.H. Laarman O. Al Zahal, S.L. Greenwood, M.A. Steele, J.C. Plaizier, J. C. Matthews and B. W. McBride. 2013 Butyrate infusion modulates the expression of genes involved in the establishment and maintenance of non-specific host defenses, matrix remodelling, and the immune response in the rumen epithelium of cows afflicted with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) Amer. J. Anim. Vet. Sci. 8: 1-20. 57. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, E. Khafipour, G. N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause 2012. Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA), endotoxins and health consequences. Anim. Feed. Sci. Tech. 172: 9–21. (Invited review) 56. Bernier, J. N., M. Undi, J.C. Plaizier, K.M. Wittenberg, G.R. Donohoe and K.H. Ominski. 2012. Impact of prolonged cold exposure on dry matter intake and enteric methane emissions of beef cows overwintered on low-quality forage diets with and without supplemental protein. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 493-500. 55. Dionissopoulos, L., M. A. Steele, O. AlZahal, J. C. Plaizier and B. W. McBride. 2012. A characterization of inflammatory and structural markers within the rumen epithelium during grain-induced ruminal acidosis in lactating dairy cattle. Amer. J. Anim. Vet. Sci. 7: 141-148. 54: Li, S., G.N. Gozho, N. Gakhar, E. Khafipour, D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier. 2012. Evaluation of diagnostic measures for subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 353-364. 53. Li, S. E. Khafipour, D. O. Krause, A. Kroeker, J. C. Rodriguez-Lecompte, G. N. Gozho, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis challenges on fermentation and endotoxins in the rumen and hindgut of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 95:294-303. 52. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, E. Khafipour, G. N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause 2012. Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA), endotoxins and health consequences. Anim. Feed. Sci. Tech. 172: 9–21 (invited review)

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51. Steele, M.A., J. Croom, M. Kahler, O. ALZahal, S. E. Hook, J.C. Plaizier, and B. W. McBride. 2011. Bovine rumen epithelium undergoes rapid structural adaptations during grain induced subacute ruminal acidosis. Amer. J. Phys. Reg., Integ. Comp. Physio.300(6):R1515-23. 50. Khafipour, E., J.C. Plaizier, P.C. Aikman, and D.O. Krause. 2011. Population structure of rumen Escherichia coli associated with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 94:351-360. 49. Li, S., E. Khafipour, D.O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2011. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) challenges on feeding behavior of lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 91: 323-330. 48. Undi, M., S. Li, J.C. Plaizier, K.H. Ominski, A. Brûlé-Babel, and K.M. Wittenberg. 2012. Recommendation for use of wheat and wheat-corn distiller’s dried grain with solubles (DDGS) in ruminant diets on the basis of nutrient, economic, and environmental parameters. Can. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted. 47: Li, S., E. Khafipour D. O. Krause, , J. C. Rodriguez-Lecompte, and J. C. Plaizier. 2010. Lipopolysaccharide endotoxin (LPS) in the feces of lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 90: 591-594. 46. Khafipour, E., J. C. Plaizier, and D. O. Krause. 2011. Molecular population analysis of Escherichia coli associated with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 351-360. 45. Nikkhah, A., C. J. Furedi, A. D. Kennedy, K.M. Wittenberg, G. H. Crow, and J. C. Plaizier. 2011. Feed delivery at 2100 h vs. 0900 h in lactating cows: feed intake, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen partitioning, and productivity. Can. J. Anim. Sci. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 91: 113-122. 44. Khafipour, E., S. Li, J. C. Plaizier, and D. O. Krause. 2009. Rumen microbial community analysis using T-RFLP and real-time PCR in dairy cattle experimentally induced with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Appl. Environ. Micro. 75:7115-7124. 43. Furedi, C.J., A.D. Kennedy, and J.C. Plaizier. 2009. Effects of feed delivery time on milk production of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89: 425-429.

42. Khafipour, E., D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2009. Alfalfa pellet-induced subacute ruminal acidosis does not stimulate an inflammatory response in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92 :1712–1724. 41. Khafipour, E., D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2009. Grain-induced subacute ruminal

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acidosis causes translocation of lipopolysaccharide and triggers inflammation. J. Dairy Sci. 92:1060–1070.

40. Nikkhah, A., C. J. Furedi, A. D. Kennedy, G. H. Crow, and J. C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of feed delivery time on feed intake, rumen fermentation, and milk production of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 91:4249–4260.

39. Bhandari, S.K., K. H. Ominski, K. M. Wittenberg and J. C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of the chop lengths of alfalfa silage and oat silage on feed intake, milk production, feeding behavior, and rumen fermentation of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 1942-1958. 38. Plaizier, J.C., D.O. Krause, G.N. Gozho, and B.W. McBride. 2008. Subacute rumimal acidosis in dairy cows, the physiological causes, incidence, and consequences. Vet. J. 176:21-31 37. Krause, D. O., J.C. Plaizier, and G.T. Attwood. 2007. Recent advances in polysaccharide degradation and utilization in the gastro-intestinal tract of herbivores. 7th International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores (ISNH-7), 17th to 22nd September 2007, Beijing, China . 36. Bhandari, S.K., K. H. Ominski, K. M. Wittenberg, and J. C. Plaizier. 2007. Effects of chop length of alfalfa and corn silage on milk production and rumen fermentation of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90:2355-2366. 35. Fairfield, A.M. J.C. Plaizier, T.F. Duffield, M.I. Lindinger, R. Bagg, P. Dick, and B.W. McBride. 2007. Effects of a prepartum administration of a monensin controlled release capsule on rumen pH, feed intake, and milk production of transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 937-945. 34. Gozho, G.N., D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier 2007. Ruminal lipopolysaccharide concentration and inflammatory response during grain induced subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90:856-866. 33. King, J. and J.C. Plaizier. 2006. Short communication: Effects of source of rumen fluid on in vitro dry matter digestibility of feeds determined using the DAISYII incubator. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86:439-441. 32. Odongo, N.E., H. ElZahal, Widowski, T., J.C. Plaizier, and B.W. McBride. 2006. Effects of frequency of feed delivery on dairy cattle behavior. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:80-83. 31. Gozho, G.N., D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier. 2006. Effects of gradual adaptation to concentrate and subsequent induction of subacute ruminal acidosis in steers on ruminal lipopolysaccharide and acute phase proteins. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 4404-4413.

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30. VanLeeuwen, J.A., A. Tiwari, J.C. Plaizier, and T. Whiting, 2006. Comparison of seroprevalences of antibodies against bovine leukemia virus, bovine vital diarrhea virus, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and Neospora caninum in beef and dairy cattle in Manitoba. Can. J. Vet Res. Can. Vet. J. 47:783-786. 29. Plaizier, J.C., A. Fairfield, P. A. Azevedo, T. F. Duffield, G. H. Crow, R. Bagg, P. Dick, and B. W. McBride, 2005. Effects of monensin and state of lactation on diurnal rhythmicity of blood metabolites in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88:3595-3602. 28. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, M. S. Einarson, R. J. Berry, S. L. Scott , and A. D. Kennedy, 2005. Short Communication: Infrared thermography and visual examination of hooves of dairy cows in two stages of lactation J. Dairy Sci. 88:2749-2753. 27. Brons, E. and J. C. Plaizier, 2005. Short communication. Comparisons of methods for in vitro dry matter digestibility of ruminant feeds. Can J. Anim. Sci. 85:243-245 26. Gozho, G.N., J.C. Plaizier, D.O. Krause, A.D. Kennedy and K.M. Wittenberg, 2005. Subacute ruminal acidosis induces ruminal lipopolysaccharide release and triggers an inflammatory response. J. Dairy Sci. 88:1399-1403. 25. Einarson M.S., J. C. Plaizier, J. M. Calberry and K.M. Wittenberg, 2005. Effects of replacing chopped alfalfa hay with alfalfa silage in a barley grain based total mixed rations containing different forages on production and rumen conditions in lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 85: 251-253. 24. Einarson, M.S., J. C. Plaizier, and K.M. Wittenberg, 2004. Effects of barley silage chop length on productivity and rumen conditions of lactating dairy cows fed a total mixed ration. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 2987-2996. 23. Plaizier. J.C., 2004. Alfalfa as chopped hay or silage in alfalfa based total mixed rations for lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 2495-2505. 22. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner, T. Droppo, and T. Whiting, 2004. Nutritional practices on Manitoba dairy farms. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84:501-509. 21. Duffield, T., J. C. Plaizier, R. Bagg, G. Vessie, P. Dick, J. Wilson, J. Aramini, and B. McBride 2004. Comparison of techniques for measurement of rumen pH in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 87:59-66. 20. Calberry J.M., J. C. Plaizier, M. S. Einarson and B. W. McBride, 2003. Replacing chopped alfalfa hay with alfalfa silage in a high barley concentrate total mixed ration. J. Dairy Sci. 86:3611-3619. 19. Keunen, J.E. J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazkis, T.F. Duffield, T.M. Widowski, M.I. Lindinger, and B.W. McBride, 2003. Short communication: Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis on free-choice

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intake of sodium bicarbonate in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 954-957. 18. Mutsvangwa, T., J-P. Walton, J.C. Plaizier, T.F. Duffield, G. Vessie, R. Bagg and B.W. McBride, 2002. Effects of a monensin controlled-release capsule or premix on attenuation of sub-acute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85:3454-3461. 17. Keunen, J.E., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, T.F Duffield, T.M. Widowski, M.I. Lindinger and B.W. McBride, 2002. Effects of a subacute ruminal acidosis model on the diet selection of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85:3304-3313. 16. Odongo, E.N., J. Tanner, D.L. Romney, J. Plaizier, P. van Straaten, and B.W. McBride, 2002. The effects of supplementing Napier grass (pennisetum purpurum) with rock phosphate, a commercial mineral mix, and steamed bone meal on phosphorous absorption in cattle. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 34:329-338. 15. Odongo, N.E.,J. C. Plaizier, P. van Straaten, , and B.W. McBride, 2002. The effects of replacing dicalcium phosphate in chick rations with Busumbu rock phosphate on performance and mechanical properties of bone in growing chicks. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 34: 349- 358. 14. Krajcarski-Hunt, H., J.C. Plaizier, J-P. Walton, R. Spratt and B.W. McBride, 2002. Short Communication: Effect of subacute ruminal acidosis on in situ fiber digestion in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85:570-573. 13. Plaizier, J.C., J. E., Keunen, J-P. Walton, T.F. Duffield and B.W. McBride, 2001. Short Communication: Effect of Subacute ruminal acidosis on in situ digestion of mixed hay in lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:421-423.

12. Cumby, J.L., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, and B. W. McBride, 2001. Effect of subacute ruminal acidosis on the preference of cows for pellets containing sodium bicarbonate. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:149-152. 11. Walton, J-P., B.W. McBride, G.C. Waghorn, J.C. Plaizier and M. Birtles, 2001. Short communication: Influence of condensed tannins on gut morphology in sheep fed Lotus. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:605-607. 10. Legaarden, T., Walton, J.-P., J.C. Plaizier, E.V. Valdez, J. Carnio and B.W. McBride, 2001. Plasma fatty acid analysis and digestibility study in the Vancouver Island Marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) fed a captive diet supplemented with α-Linolenic acid. Zoo Biol. 20:251-259. 9. Plaizier, J.C., J-P. Walton and B.W. McBride, 2001. Development of a post-ruminal infusion technique to elevate plasma glutamine levels in lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci., 81:229-235. 8. Plaizier, J.C., J.P. Walton, A. Martin, T. Duffield, R. Bagg, P. Dick and B.W. McBride, 2000. Short Communication: Effect of prepartum administration of a sodium monensin controlled

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release capsule on urinary 3-methylhistidine excretion in transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 83: 2810-2812. 7. Plaizier, J.C., A. Martin, T. Duffield, R. Bagg, P. Dick and B.W. McBride, 2000. Effect of a prepartum administration of monensin in a controlled release capsule on apparent digestibilities and nitrogen utilization in transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 83:2918-2925. 6. Plaizier, J.C.B, R. Nkya, M.N. Shem, N.A. Urio and B.W. McBride, 1999. Supplementation of dairy cows with nitrogen molasses mineral blocks and molasses urea mix during the dry season in Central Tanzania. Asian-Aus. J. Anim. Sci 12:735-741. 5. Plaizier, J.C.B., K.D. Lissemore, D. Kelton, and G.J. King, 1998. Evaluation of overall reproductive performance in dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 81:1848-1854. 4. Plaizier, J.C.B., G.J. King, J.C.M. Dekkers, and K. Lissemore, 1998. Modeling the relationship between reproductive performance and net-revenue in dairy herds. Agric. Sys. 56(3):305-322. 3. Plaizier, J.C.B., G.J. King, J.C.M. Dekkers and K. Lissemore, K., 1997. Estimation of Economic Values of Indices for Reproductive Performance in Ontario Dairy Herds using Computer Simulation. J. Dairy Sci. 80:2775-2783. 2. Plaizier, J.C.B., G.J. King, J.C.M. Dekkers and K. Lissemore, 1997. An Economic Comparison of Rebreeding Policies using Computer Simulation in Ontario dairy herds. Can J. Anim. Sci. 77(4):585-592. 1. Dargie, J.D., C.P.J.G. Ooijen and J.C.B. Plaizier, 1993. The FAO/IAEA DGIS Coordinated Research Programs on Trypanosomiasis Diagnosis and Animal Production in Africa. Vet. Record 15:75-78. Abstracts, conference proceedings and theses 141. Li, S. M. A Steele, P. Azevedo, M. Carson, J. C. Plaizier, H. Derakhshani, and E. Khafipour. 2014. Development of rumen microbiota in dairy calves: impact of weaning and different weaning strategies. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1.314. 140. Derakhshani, H., S. Alqarni, H. Khazanehei, F. C. Cardoso, J.C. Plaizier, E. Khafipour and J. J. Loor. 2014. The microbiome composition of the rumen is altered during the peripartal period in dairy cattle. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1. 911. 139. Khazanehei, H. S. Li, J.C. Plaizier and E. Khafipour. (2014). Effects of different dry period management on rumen microbiome composition.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1. 315. 138. Li, S., A. M. Danscher, P. H. Andersen, E. Khafipour, N. B. Kristensen and J. C. Plaizier. 2014.

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The effects of grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis on interleukin-6 and acute phase response in dairy cows.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl.1.49. 137. Kotz, A. J., S. Li, E.J. McGeough, E. Khafipour and J. C. Plaizier. 2014. Diurnal variations in enteric methane emissions from non-lactating dairy cows offered diets differing in forage to grain ratio.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1. 342-343 136. Li, S., M. A Steele, P. Azevedo, M. Carson, J. C. Plaizier, H. Derakhshani and E. Khafipour. 2014. The microbiome composition of the hindgut is altered following weaning in dairy calves: impact of different weaning strategies.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1.314. 135. Wood, K.M., T. Schwaiger, J. C. Plaizier, K. A. Beauchemin and G. B. Penner. 2014. The effect of length of adaptation to a high-grain diet and acidosis challenge and recovery on rumen papillae mRNA expression of genes relating to barrier function inflammation and short-chain fatty acid transport in beef heifers.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1.:359, 134. Plaizier, J.C., K. H. Ominski, and E. J. McGeough. 2014. Optimizing phosphorus utilization by dairy cows.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1.342-343. 133. Penner, G.B., E. Khafipour, J.C. Plaizier and L. L Guan. 2014. The microbiome and health.. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 97, E-Suppl. 1. 132. Danscher A.M., Derakshani, H., Li S., Andersen P.H., Plaizier J.C., Khafipour E. 2014. Alteration in fecal microbiota associated with grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis challenge in dairy cows.. 2014 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics, Budapest, Hungary, Hungary, 131. Danscher, A.M., H. Derakshani, S. Li, J.C. Plaizier, P.H. Andersen and E. Khafipour. 2014. Rumen Microbiome Composition in Cattle during Grain-Induced Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA). 9th Joint Symposium on Gut Microbiology. INRA and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, 16-19 June 2014, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. 130. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, G. Gozho and E. Khafipour. 2014. Minimizing the risk for rumen acidosis. Proc. 2014. Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. April 14 - 16, 2014. Fort Wayne, IN. 129. Plaizier, J.C., S., Li, A.M. Danscher, P.H. Andersen, G. Gozho, and E. Khafipour. 2013. Rumen acidosis: mechanisms and future implications. In; Proceedings 3rd International Symposium on Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality, May 3-5, Beijing China. 128. Li S., A.M. Danscher, and J.C. Plaizier. 2013. Subactue Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) in dairy cattle: new developments in diagnostic aspects and feeding management. In; Proceedings 3rd International Symposium on Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality, May 3-5, Beijing China.

127. Li, S., E. Khafipour, I. Yoon, M. Scott, and J.C. Plaizier. 2013. Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product stabilized rumen microbial communities of lactating dairy cows during subacute ruminal acidosis (abstract). In: Proceedings Congress on Gastrointestinal Function April 15 - 17 2013. Chicago, IL.

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126. Li, S., E. Khafipour, I. Yoon, M. Scott, and J. C. Plaizier. 2013. Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product on bacteria in the rumen and hindgut of lactating dairy cows during subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1: 449.

125. Danscher, A. M., S. Li, P.H. Andersen, E. Khafipour, N.B. Kristensen, and J.C. Plaizier. 2013. Biomarkers for bovine rumen acidosis. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1: 666. 124. De Nardi, R., S. Segato1, J. C. Plaizier, S. Li, E. Khafipour, I. Andrighetto, and G. Marchesini. 2013. Use of organic acids and polyphenols to mitigate induced ruminal acidosis in dairy heifers. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1: 502. 123. Khazanehei, H.R., J. C. Plaizier, S. Li, and E. Khafipour. Effects of different dry period managements on rumen microbiota before and after calving. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1: 512.

122. Danscher, A. M., S. Li, P.H. Andersen, E. Khafipour, N.B. Kristensen, and J.C. Plaizier. 2013. In search of indicators of bovine subacute rumen acidosis (SARA). Proc. 15th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals (ICPD), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden June 24-28, 2013. Page 27.

121. Plaizier, J. C., S. Li, E. Khafipour E, M. LeSciellour, B. Schurmann , P. Gorka P and G. Penner G. 2013. Effects of increased grain feeding on endotoxins throughout the digestive tract in yearling calves. Proc. 15th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals (ICPD), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden June 24-28, 2013. Page 103. 120. Li, S. H. Khazanehei, E. Khafipour, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. Effect of cecum starch infusion on hindgut fermentation and inflammatory response in dairy cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 102-103 119. Chiquette, J. J. Lagrost, C. L. Girard, S. Li, J. C. Plaizier, and G. Talbot. 2012. Combination of bacterial and yeast probiotics: A step forward to unravel their mode of action. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 130. 118. Khazanehei, H.R. P.Eck, A. Regassa, D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. Liver gene expression patterns can explain accumulation of lipid in the liver during the transition period. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 197.

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117. Khazanehei,H.R., P. Eck, A. Regassa, D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. Effects of dry period management and time relative to calving on the expression of genes involved in carbohydrate metabolism in the liver. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 200 116. Khazanehei, H.R., P. Eck, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. New discovery on bovine glutathione peroxidase 3. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 349. 115. Fulawka, D., T. L. Garner, K. H. Ominski, D. Flaten, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012, Whole-farm balances of phosphorus and potassium on dairy farms. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 586. 114. Li, S., E. Tesfaye, H. Khazanehei, M. Scott, I. Yoon, E. Khafipour, and J. C. Plaizier. 2012. Impact of feeding yeast culture under normal and SARA conditions in lactating dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2: 485 113. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, E. Khafipour, G. N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause 2011. Rumen acidosis and milk quality. Its etiology and management. Proc. 2nd International Symposium on Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality. Beijing. May 7-9, 2011. J. Wang and D. Bu eds. pp. 68-76.

112. Li, S., J. C. Plaizier, E. Khafipour, and D. O. Krause. 2011. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) challenges on bacteria in the digestive tract of dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1/J. D 110. Li, S., J. C. Plaizier, E. Khafipour, and D. O. Krause. 2011. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) challenges on bacteria in the digestive tract of dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 1: 624. 109. Khazanehei, H. S. Li, D. O. Krause, M. L. Connor, L. Lippins, and J. C. Plaizier. 2011. Comparing a 40-d dry period with a single close-up diet with a 60-d dry period with far-off and close-up diets on glucose, lactate, and calcium in the blood plasma of dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 94, E-Suppl.1: 624. 108. Khazanehei, H., S. Li, D. O.Krause, M. L. Connor, L. Lippins, and J. C. Plaizier. 2011. A 40-d dry period with a single close-up diet and a 60-d dry period with far-off and close-up diets differ in their effects on lipolysis and liver triacylglycerol J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 1:629. 107. Khafipour, E., S. Li, J.C. Plaizier, S. E. Dowd, and D. O. Krause. 2011. Microbiome analysis of the rumen, cecum, and feces of dairy cows with subacute ruminal acidosis. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 1:689. 106. Small, J.A., A.D. Kennedy, J.C. Plaizier, and K.M. Wittenberg. 2011. Production of dairy heifers from beef cattle recipients of Holstein embryos. 2011. Proc 60th Annual Meeting of the

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Canadian Society of Animal Science, Halifax, NS. May 4-5, 2011: 35. 105. Dionossopoulos, L., M. Steele, O. AlZahal, J.C. Plaizier, S. Li, and B.W.McBride. 2011. Subacute rumimnal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cows increases rumen lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and plasma LPS binding protein, and correlates with the rumen epithelial interleukin-6 response. Proc. 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science, Halifax, NS. May 4-5, 2011: 65. 104. O, K., J.C. Rodriguez-Lecompte, K.H. Ominski, S. Li, T.W. Woyengo, and J.C. Plaizier. 2011. Effect of grain- and alfalfa-pellet induced subacute ruminant acidosis (SARA) on oxidative stress in dairy cows. Proc. 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science, Halifax, NS. May 4-5, 2011:81-82. 103. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, E. Khafipour, G. N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause. 2010. New issues in understanding acidosis in dairy cattle. Proceedings of the 31st Western Nutrition Conference. 21- 23 September 2010. Saskatoon, SK. 102. Kroeker, A.D., S. Li, S. Shekhar, A. Ceballos, E. Khafipour, D. O. Krause, J. C. Plaizier, and J. C. Rodriguez-Lecompte. 2010. Characterization of immune and metabolic responses in the blood of dry cows induced with sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA). J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 765. 101. Khafipour, E., A. C. Little, N.C. Berard, P. C. Aikman, S. Li, S. E. Dowd, J. C. Plaizier, and D. O. Krause. 2010. First metagenomic analysis of the rumen microbiome of dairy cows with subacute ruminal acidosis and identification of specific Escherichia coli virulence factors. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: iii. 100. Li, S., A. Kroeker, E. Khafipour, J. C. Rodriguez, D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2010. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis challenges on lipopolysaccharide endotoxin (LPS) in the rumen, cecum, and feces of dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 433. 99. Li, S., A. Kroeker, D. O’Gorman, D. O. Krause, J. C. Rodriguez, and J. C. Plaizier. 2010. Diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) using the Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 434. 98. Plaizier, J.C., L. Lippins, M. L. Connor, and D. O. Krause. 2010. Comparing a 60-d dry period with far-off and close-up diets with a 40-d dry period with a single diet on milk production and body condition score. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 725.

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97. Plaizier, J.C., S.Li, E. Khafipour, G. Gozho, and D.O. Krause. 2010. Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA), endotoxins and health consequences. Proc. Dairy Solutions Symp. 2010. Utrecht, The Netherlands, July 1-2, 2010:19-20. 96. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, D. O’Gorman, and D.O. Krause, 2010. Diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) using a diabetes kit. Adv. Dairy Techn. 22: 371. 95. Plaizier, J.C., L. Lippins, M.L. Connor, and D.O. Krause. 2010. Does a 40 d dry period with a single diet increase milk production? Adv. Dairy Techn. 22: 372. 94. Li, S. D.O. Krause, E. Khafipour, and J.C. Plaizier. 2010. Does subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) affect conditions in the hind gut? Adv. Dairy Techn. 22: 373. 93. Plaizier, J.C., D. O. Krause, and S. Li. 2009. Factors affecting lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the feces of dairy cows and its relationship to sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA). J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 1: 104-105. 92. Khafipour, E., S. Li, J. C. Plaizier, and D. O. Krause. 2009. Rumen microbial population shifts in dairy cattle experimentally induced with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 1: 104. 91. Khafipour, E., J. C. Plaizier, and D. O. Krause. 2009. Molecular population analysis of Escherichia coli associated with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 1: 104. 90. Plaizier, J.C. E. Khafipour, S. Li, and D.O. Krause. 2009. Rumen acidosis and its effect on milk production. Proc. 1st International Symposium on dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality. Beijing, China. May 4-7, 2009: 64-70.

89. Plaizier, J.C. and D.O. Krause. 2009. Does subclinical mastitis interfere with the diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) based on inflammatory proteins in the blood? WCDS Adv. Dairy Tech. 21:372.

88. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, and D.O. Krause. 2009. Diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on-farm by analyzing bacterial toxins in the feces. WCDS Adv. Dairy Tech. 21:371.

87. Gakhar, N., S. Li, D.O. Krause, K. Ominski, and J.C. Plaizier. 2009. Development of alternate markers for sub acute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89:153. 86. Li, S., E. Khafipour, J.C. Plaizier, and D.O. Krause. 2008. Real-time PCR quantification of rumen bacteria, and ciliated protozoa during grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89: 134.

85. Gakhar, N., S. Li, D.O. Krause, K. Ominski, and J.C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of alfalfa pellet- and grain pellet-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on intakes of dry matter and

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water, and on milk production of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89:141.

84. Van Veen, A., and J.C. Plaizier. 2008. Determining optimal lengths of calving intervals of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89:113.

83. Li, S., N. Gakhar, D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of alfalfa pellet- and grain pellet-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on feeding behavior of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 89:180. 82. Gozho, G.N., M. Undi, J. Sletmoen, F. Stewart, J. C. Plaizier, and K. M. Wittenberg. 2008. Mineral profiles of selected grass and legume species as affected by liquid hog manure and inorganic fertilizer. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 1.: 226: 81. Undi, M.. J. C. Plaizier, K. H. Ominski, and K. M. Wittenberg, 2008. Characterization of wheat-based distiller’s dried grain with solubles (DDGS) for ruminants. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 1: 491. 80. Gakhar, N., S. Li, D.O. Krause, E. Khafipoor, K. Ominski, and J.C. Plaizier. 2008. Development of alternate markers for sub acute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Adv. Dairy Techn. 20:369 79. Gakhar, N., S. Li, D.O. Krause, E. Khafipoor, K. Ominski, and J.C. Plaizier. 2008. Effect of alfalfa-pellet and grain-pellet induced sub acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on feed and water intake, milk production, and endotoxin in feces and rumen fluid. Adv. Dairy Techn. 20: 370 78. Li, S., E. Khafipoor, D.O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of grain induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows. Adv. Dairy Techn. 20: 371. 77. Li, S., E. Khafipoor, D.O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2008. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) induced by feeding a pelleted diet on feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows. Adv. Dairy Techn. 20: 371. 76. Li, S., E. Khafipoor, and J. C. Plaizier. 2007. Subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) induced by feeding a pelleted diet affects feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows. Proc. Canadian Nutrition Congress, Winnipeg, MB, June 18-21, 2007. 75. Li, S., E. Khafipoor, and J. C. Plaizier. 2007. Effects of grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows. Proc. Canadian Nutrition Congress, Winnipeg, MB, June 18-21, 2007. 74. Khafipoor, E., D.O., Krause, and J.C. Plaizier. 2007. Induction of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in Holstein dairy cows by feeding a high grain diet or by feeding alfalfa pellets results in dissimilar immune responses. Proc. Canadian Nutrition Congress, Winnipeg, MB, June 18-21, 2007.

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73. Khafipoor, E., D.O., Krause, and J.C. Plaizier. 2007. Ruminal production of polyamines and bioamines in response to different subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) induction methods. Proc. Canadian Nutrition Congress, Winnipeg, MB, June 18-21, 2007. 72. Furedi, C.J., Kennedy, A.D., A. Nikkhah, and J.C. Plaizier. 2007. Twenty-four hour plasma glucose and insulin profiles and glucose tolerance in dairy cows fed at 0900h or 2100h. Proc. Canadian Nutrition Congress, Winnipeg, MB, June 18-21, 2007. 71. Khafipoor, E., D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2007. Grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) stimulates translocation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) into the blood, and increases acute phase proteins in bovine plasma and milk. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 1: 654. 70. Khafipoor, E., D. O. Krause, and J. C. Plaizier. 2007. Induction of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) by replacing alfalfa hay with alfalfa pellets does not stimulate inflammatory response in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 1: 654. 69. Nikkhah, A. J. C. Plaizier, C. J. Furedi, A. D. Kennedy, G. H. Crow, and K. M. Wittenberg. 2007. Evening feeding improves nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance in lactating cows J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 1: 559. 68. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. J. Furedi, G. H. Crow, and A. D. Kennedy. 2007. Time of feed delivery: A determinant of post feeding patterns in feed intake of lactating cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 1: 559. 67. Plaizier, J.C., D.O. Krause, and B.W. McBride, 2006. Subacute ruminal acidosis, the physiological causes consequences and incidence. Proc. Dairy Solutions Symposium on “Production Diseases of the Transition Cow” University College Dublin, Dublin Ireland, September 28-29, 2006: 19-20. 66. Plaizier J.C. and D.O. Krause, 2006. Rumen acidosis in dairy cattle. Proc. 27th Western Nutrition Conference, Winnipeg, MB, September 19-20, 2006: 111-123. 65. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. Furedi and A. Kennedy, 2006. Nitrogen metabolism in evening and morning fed lactating Holsteins. Proc. 27th Western Nutrition Conference, Winnipeg, MB, September 19-20, 2006:252. 64. Khafipoor, E., D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. Effects of time of feed delivery and grain induced sub-acute ruminal acidosis on diurnal patterns of rumen fermentation and milk production in dairy cows. Proc. 27th Western Nutrition Conference, Winnipeg, MB, September 19-20, 2006:248. 63. Khafipoor, E., D.O. Krause, and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. Inflammatory response as a diagnostic tool for grain induced sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in lactating dairy cows. Proc. 27th Western Nutrition Conference, Winnipeg, MB, September 19-20, 2006:249.

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62. Plaizier, J.C., G.N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause, 2006. Rumen microbial community analysis and lipopolysaccharide concentrations in cattle with subacute ruminal acidosis. Proc 11’th Int. Sym. Mircob. Ecol. Vienna Austria August 20-25, 2006:A70. 61. House, J. and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. In situ rumen degradability of deoxynivalenol (DON) contaminated barley hulls detoxified through the use of high temperature, alkaline treatment. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 591. 60. Khafipoor, E, D.O. Krause and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. Influence of grain induced sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA on lipopolysaccharide endotoxin (LPS) and acute phase proteins. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 577. 59. Khafipoor, E, D.O. Krause and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. Effects of time of feed delivery and subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on diurnal variation of free rumen lipopolysaccharide endotoxin (LPS) and acute phase proteins in lactating dairy cows. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 591-592. 58. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. Furedi and A. Kennedy, 2006. Time of fresh feed delivery and 24-h variations in rumen fermentation of lactating Holsteins. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 595. 57. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. Furedi and A. Kennedy, 2006. Diurnal pattern in feed intake of evening and morning fed lactating dairy cows. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 595. 56. Plaizier, J.C., S. Wamnes, E. Khafipoor, A. Nikkhah, and D.O. Krause, 2006. Effects of grain induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on feeding behaviour of dairy cows. Can J. Anim. Sci. 86: 582. 55. Nikkhah, A., J.C. Plaizier, C. Furedi, and A. D. Kennedy, 2006. Response in diurnal variation of circulating blood metabolites to nocturnal vs. diurnal provision of fresh feed in lactating cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89:(Suppl. 1):111. 54. Bhandari, S.K, J.C. Plaizier, K.H. Ominski and K.M. Wittenberg, 2006. Effects of chop lengths of alfalfa and oat silage on feed intake, rumen pH, and feeding behavior of dairy cows fed total mixed ration. J. Dairy Sci. 89:(Suppl. 1):262. 53. Furedi, C., A.D. Kennedy, and J.C. Plaizier, 2006. The effect of feed delivery time on dairy cattle production. J. Dairy Sci. 89:(Suppl. 1):296. 52. Nikkhah, A, J.C. Plaizier, C. Furedi, and A.D. Kennedy, 2006. Impact of providing total mixed ration at evening vs. morning on feed intake, rumen pH, and productivity of lactating Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 89:(Suppl. 1):296-297. 51. Gozho, G.N., J.C. Plaizier, and D.O. Krause, 2006. Effects of grain induced subacute ruminal acidosis on rumen lipopolysaccaride and inflammation in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89:(Suppl. 1):404-405.

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50. Nikkhah, A., C. Furedi, J. Plaizier and A. Kennedy, 2005. Effects of diet and time of feeding on productivity, rumen pH, and blood metabolites of lactating dairy cows. Advances in Dairy Technology 17:352. 49. Plaizier, J.C., D. Fulawka, A. Nikkhah and A.D. Kennedy, 2005. Effects of feeding time and forage to concentrate ratio on water intake and drinking behavior of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88 Suppl. 1: 338. 48. Plaizier, J.C., A. Fairfield, P. A. Azevedo, T. F. Duffield, G. H. Crow, R. Bagg, P. Dick and B.W. McBride, 2005. Effects of monensin on diurnal rhythmicity of blood metabolites in dairy cows at different stages of lactation. . J. Dairy Sci. 88 Suppl. 1: 338. 47. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. Furedi and A. D. Kennedy, 2005. Effects of time of feeding and forage to concentrate ratio on rumen fermentation and productivity of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88 Suppl. 1: 338. 46. Nikkhah, A., J. C. Plaizier, C. Furedi and A. Kennedy, 2005. Diurnal variation of blood metabolites in response to time of feeding and dietary forage to concentrate ratio in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88 Suppl. 1: 265. 45. Gozho, G., J. C. Plaizier and D. Krause, 2005. Effects of graded levels of wheat-barley concentrate on subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA), lipopolysaccharide endotoxins (LPS) and acute phase proteins in steers J. Dairy Sci. 88 Suppl. 1: 434. 44. Garner, T., J.C. Plaizier, J.M. Calberry, and M.S. Einarson, 2004. Dairy cows select in favour of fine feed particles. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 767-768. 43. Brons. E. and J. C. Plaizier, 2004. In vitro dry matter digestibility using two different ANKOM DAISYII methods. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 772. 42. Gozho, G.N., J.C. Plaizier, D.O. Krause, A.D. Kennedy, and K.M. Wittenberg , 2004. Subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) induces ruminal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) release and triggers the acute phase protein pathway. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 787. 41. Nikkhah, A., J.C. Plaizier, M.S. Einarson, R. Berry, S.L. Scott, and A.D. Kennedy, 2004. Infrared thermography for the early detection of laminitis in dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 760-761. 40. Bhandari, S.K., J.C. Plaizier, K.O. Ominski, and K. M. Wittenberg, 2004. Effect of chop lengths of alfalfa and corn silage on productivity of dairy cows fed total mixed rations. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 760. 39. Plaizier, J.C. 2004. Replacing chopped alfalfa hay with alfalfa silage in barley grain and alfalfa based total mixed rations for lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 87 Suppl. 1: 338.

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38. Einarson, M.S., J. M. Calberry, B.W. McBride, K.M. Wittenberg and J.C. Plaizier, 2003. Effects of replacing chopped alfalfa hay with alfalfa silage in total mixed rations fed to lactating dairy cows at two levels of concentrate inclusion. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):62. 37. Einarson, M.S., J.C. Plaizier, K.M. Wittenberg. 2003. Effects of barley silage chop length on productivity of dairy cows. Proc. Ann. Meeting Can. Soc. Anim. Sci., Saskatoon, June 2003: 35. 36. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner, T. Droppo and T. Whiting, 2003. Water quality on Manitoba dairy farms. Proc. Ann. Meeting Can. Soc. Anim. Sci., Saskatoon, June 2003:22.

35. Gozho, G.N. and J.C. Plaizier. 2003. Development of a nutritional model to induce subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in steers. Proc. Ann. Meeting Can Soc. Anim. Sci., Saskatoon, June 2003:32. 34. Garner, T., J.C. Plaizier, M.S. Einarson, T. Droppo and T. Whiting, 2003. Factors affecting body condition scores on Manitoba dairy farms. Proc. Ann. Meeting Can. Soc. Anim. Sci., Saskatoon, June 2003:22. 33. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner, M.S. Einarson, T. Droppo and T. Whiting, 2003. Nutritional practices on Manitoba dairy farms. Proc. Ann. Meeting Can. Soc. Anim. Sci., Saskatoon, June 2003:22.

32. Einarson, M.S. and J.C. Plaizier, 2002. Replacing alfalfa silage with chopped alfalfa hay in a coarse barley silage based total mixed ration. J. Dairy Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): 278.

31. Mutsvangwa, T., J.P. Walton, J.C. Plaizier, T.F. Duffield, G. Vessie, R. Bagg and B.W. McBride, 2002. Effects of administration of Rumensin either as a controlled-release capsule or premix on attenuation of sub-acute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): 360. 30. Plaizier, J.C., J. E., Keunen, J-P. Walton, T.F. Duffield and B.W. McBride, 2001. Effect of Subacute ruminal acidosis on in situ digestion of mixed hay in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy. Sci. 84:Supp. 1:420. 29. Odongo, N.E., J.C. Plaizier, P. van Straaten and B.W. McBride, 2001. Effects of replacing dicalcium phosphate in chick rations with Busumbu rock phopsphate on performance and tibia breaking strength in growing chicks. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:610. 28. Alzahal, H., J.L. Cumby, T. Widowski, J.P. Walton, J.C. Plaizier, T. Duffield and B.W. McBride, 2001. Effect of frequency of feed delivery on dairy cattle behaviour. Can. J. Anim. Sci.

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81:620. 27. Keunen, J.E., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, .F. Duffield, T.M. Widowski, M.I. Lindinger and B.W. McBride, 2001. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis on free-choice intake of sodium bicarbonate in dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:617. 26. Krajcarski-Hunt, H. J.C. Plaizier, J-P Walton, R. Spratt and B.W. McBride, 2001. Effect of subacute ruminal acidosis on in situ fibre digestion in lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:616. 25. Walton, J-P., J.C. Plaizier and B.W. McBride 2001. Effects of post-ruminal glutamine infusion on plasma amino acids, milk yields and composition in lactating dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 81:616. 24. Keunen, J.E., J.L. Cumby, J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, T.M. Widowski, T.F. Duffield, and B.W. McBride. 2000. Does rumen pH affect diet choice of dairy cows?. Proc. ISAE North American Regional Meeting, Guelph. ON, June 10-11 2000: 19. 23. Cumby, J.L., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, J.E. Keunen, and B.W. McBride, 2000. Effect of subacute ruminal acidosis on the preference of cows for pellets containing sodium bicarbonate. J. Dairy Sci. 83. Supp 1.: 262. 22. Keunen, J.E., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, T.F. Duffield, and B.W. McBride. 2000. Creating a nutritional model to induce sub-acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) in the dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 83. Supp 1: 263. 21. Duffield, T., J.C. Plaizier, R. Bagg, G. Vessie and B.W. McBride. 2000. A comparison of techniques to measure rumen pH in lactating dairy cattle J. Dairy Sci. 83. Supp 1: 42. 20. Keunen, J.E., J.C. Plaizier, I. Kyriazakis, T.M. Widowski, and B.W. McBride, 2000. Diet selection to attenuate decreased rumen pH in the dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 83. Supp 1: 263. 19. Huber, L.S., J.C. Plaizier, B.W. McBride, G.L. Ecker and A.F. Clarke, 2000. Nutritional status of brood mares and foals on commercial farms in Ontario. Proc. 10’th Annual Equine Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers. Lexington. KY. 18. Plaizier, J.C., A. Martin, T. F. Duffield, R. Bagg, P. Dick and B.W. McBride, 1999. The effect of monensin on nitrogen balance in the transition dairy cow. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 29:276- 277.

17. Plaizier, J.C., A. Martin, T. Duffield, R. Bagg, P. Dick and B.W. McBride, 1999. Monitoring acidosis in the transition dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci., 82 Supp. 1:110. 16. Plaizier, J.C., J.C. Tanner, A. Omore, and B. W. McBride, 1999. Costs of extended calving intervals of dairy cows on small holder farms in Kenya. J. Dairy Sci. 82 Supp 1:78.

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15. Plaizier, J.C.B., R. Nkya, M.N. Shem, N.A. Urio, B.W. McBride, 1998. Dry season supplementation of dairy cows with urea molasses mineral blocks and molasses urea mix in the Morogoro region in Tanzania. In: Proceedings of Final RCM on “Development of Feed Supplementation Strategies for Improving the Productivity of Dairy Cattle on Small Holder Farms in Africa", Vienna, Austria, September 1998. IAEA-TECDOC. IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 14. Petit, H.V., Y. Agbossamey, L.S. Thiago, P. Savoie, J.G. Buchanan-Smith, J.C.B. Plaizier, and J.R. Seoane, 1998. Comparison of the gas production technique and the nylon bag techniques to determine the effect of physical treatment applied to hay or silage. In: In vitro techniques for measuring nutrient supply to ruminants. Occasional Publication No. 22. British Society of Animal Science. 13. Plaizier, J.C.B., Lissemore, K. D., Kelton, D.F. and King, G.J., 1998. Evaluation of overall reproductive performance in dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:259. 12. Plaizier, J.C.B, Nkya, R., Shem, M.N., Urio, N.A., and McBride, B.W., 1998. Supplementation of low quality forage diets with nitrogen molasses mineral blocks in Central Tanzania. J. Dairy Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:342. 11. Plaizier, J.C.B., King, G.J., Dekkers, J.C.M. and Lissemore, K., 1997. Comparison of Rebreeding Policies for Ontario dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 80, Suppl. 1:149. 10. Plaizier, J.C.B., Green, B.L McBride, B.W. and Leslie, K. 1997. Studies on the rumen physiology and metabolic function with pre- and postpartum administration of rumensin CRC in the dairy cow. Symposium on “Usefulness of ionophores in lactating dairy cattle”. Guelph, Ontario. June 25-26, 1997. 9. Thiago, L.R.L.S., Coluci, P., Plaizier, J.C., Ighe, A, Murphy, E., and Feijo, G.L.D., 1997. Gas production: An alternative for in vitro digestibility. Anais de XXXIV Reuniao da SBZ, July 1997, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. 8. Plaizier, J.C.B., 1996. A Study on the relationship between economic and reproductive efficiency in Ontario dairy herds using computer simulation. PhD thesis. University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada. 7. Plaizier, J.C.B. and King, G.J., 1996. Estimation of economic values of reproductive indices by computer simulation. Proc. 13'th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Volume 2. Sydney: P13-15. 6. Plaizier, J.C.B., 1996. A study on the relationship between economic and reproductive efficiency in Ontario dairy herds using computer simulation. Ph. D thesis. University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 5. Plaizier, J.C.B. and King, G.J., 1994. Measuring reproductive performance in dairy cattle. In:

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Proceedings of Final RCM on "Development of Feeding Strategies for Improving Ruminant Productivity on Small-holder Farms in Latin America through the Use of Radioimmunoassay Techniques", Piracicaba, Brazil, September 1993. IAEA-TECDOC-877. IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 4. International Atomic Energy Agency, 1993. Improving the Productivity of Indigenous African Livestock. IAEA-TECDOC-708. J.C.B. Plaizier, G.J. King and St. Chaffaux Eds., IAEA, Vienna. 3. Plaizier, J.C.B., Garcia, M., Perera, B.M.A.O. and Richards, J.I., 1992. FAO/IAEA support to animal reproduction research in developing countries. Proc. 12'th International Congress on Animal Reproduction. The Hague, 1989-1991. 2. Richards, J.I., Wright, P.F., Garcia, M., Perera, B.M.A.O. and Plaizier, J.C.B., 1992. Development and transfer of nuclear and related kit technology for animal science research institutes in developing countries. Proc. 12'th International Congress on Animal Reproduction. The Hague: 1992-1994. 1. Plaizier, J.C.B., 1986. The influence of fat addition to the concentrate on the passage velocity of digesta through the gastro-intestinal tract of oxen. M.Sc. thesis. Agricultural University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands Extension articles 26. Extension article: Plaizier, J.C., K. Ominski, and D. Flaten. 2013. Nutrient management gains. Milk Producer. March 2013:40-42. 25. Plaizier, Kees, Shucong Li, Ehsan Khafipour, George Gozho, and Denis Krause. 2011. Toxic excess. The Milk Producer, July 2011:32-35. 24. Plaizier, Kees, Shucong Li, Ehsan Khafipour, George Gozho, and Denis Krause. 2011. Mieux vaut eviter une fermation excessive dans le gros intestine. Le producteur de lait quebecois Novembre 2011: 14-16. 23. Plaizier, J.C., S. Li, E. Khafipour, G. N. Gozho, and D.O. Krause. 2010. New issues in understanding acidosis in dairy cattle. Proceedings of the 31st Western Nutrition Conference. Challenging Conventional Nutrition Dogma. 21- 23 September 2010. Saskatoon, SK. 22. Kees Plaizier, Shucong Li, Ehsan Khafipoor, Naveen Gakhar, and Denis Krause. 2009. Vers de nouveaux outils de diagnostic de l’acidos ruminal subaigue. Le producteur de lait quebecois. 35-37. 21. Kees Plaizier, Shucong Li, Ehsan Khafipoor, Naveen Gakhar, and Denis Krause. 2009. Finding a better way. New tools for the diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). The Milk Producer 85(6) 36-39.

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20. Plaizier, J.C, Li, S., E. Khafipour, and D.O. Krause. 2008. Diagnosing subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. December 2008. 19. Kees Plaizier, George Gozho and Denis Krause, 2007. Mieux comprendre l’acidose ruminale subaiguë. Le producteur de lait québécois. June 2007:42-44. 18. Kees Plaizier, George Gozho and Denis Krause, 2005. Health rumen, health cow. The Milk Producer 81(6) 24-25. 17. Kees Plaizier., 2005. Measuring forage quality. Farmers Independent Weekly April 28 2005. 16. Kees Plaizier, 2005. Mineral nutrition on Manitoba dairy farms. Included in Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers 13(3). 15. Kees Plaizier, 2005. Determining digestibility and net-energy in forages. Included in Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers 13(3). 14. Kees Plaizier and Matt Einarson 2004. Preventing sub acute ruminal acidosis in barley based diets. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 12(3):5. 13. Kees Plaizier, Sanjiv Bhandari, and Matt Einarson, 2004. Manitoba dairy cows prefer their forage chopped at 10 mm. Farmers Independent Weekly. April 2004. 12. Plaizier, J.C., S.K. Bhandari, and M.S. Einarson. 2004. Chop length of forages affects feed intake. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 11(8):4. 11. Plaizier, J.C., 2004. Particle size of forages on Manitoba dairy farms. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 11(8):4. 10. Kees Plaizier and Terri Garner, 2003. Study shows protein sources make a difference in quality milk production. Farmers Independent Weekly. September 2003. 9. Plaizier, J.C., 2003. Protein nutrition on Manitoba dairy farms. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 11(3):3. 8. Garner, T., J.C. Plaizier, M.S. Einarson and T. Droppo. 2003. Body condition scores of dairy cows in Manitoba. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 10(10):6. 7. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner and T. Droppo. 2003. Good water quality on Manitoba dairy farms. Drink up Girls. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 10(9):6. 6. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner and T. Droppo. 2003. Balance dairy rations based on minerals in feed and water – new survey shows Manitoba water quality generally good for cows. Farmers Independent Weekly. April 2002.

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5. Plaizier, J.C., T. Garner, T. Whiting and T. Droppo. 2003. Update on 2002 Survey of Manitoba Dairy Farms: Nutritional Practices, Water Quality & Herd Health Status. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 10(8):6. 4. Plaizier, J.C., T. Whiting and T. Droppo. 2002. 2002 Survey of Manitoba Dairy Farms: Nutritional Practices, Water Quality & Herd Health Status. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 10(3):6. 3. Plaizier, J.C., 2002. Feeding forage to prevent rumen acidosis in cattle. Farmers Independent Weekly. June 2002. 2. Plaizier, J.C., 2001. On-farm measurement of the adequacy of feed particle size. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 9(3):4. 1. Plaizier, J.C., 2001. Prevention of rumen acidosis in dairy cows. Milkline for Manitoba Milk Producers. 8(9):4.