Brad Heins

Arens, S.C., K.T. Sharpe, M.M. Schutz, L.C. Hardie, C.C. Dechow, and B.J. Heins. 2023a. Relationships of beta-casein genetics with production, fertility, and survival of purebred organic Holstein dairy cows. JDS Communications 4:458–463. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2022-0367.

Arens, S.C., K.T. Sharpe, M.M. Schutz, and B.J. Heins. 2023b. Response to ad libitum milk allowance by crossbred dairy and dairy–beef calves in an automated feeding system. Translational Animal Science 7:txad063. doi:10.1093/tas/txad063.

Donnelly, M.R., A.R. Hazel, L.B. Hansen, and B.J. Heins. 2023a. Genetic selection for reduced health treatment costs in Holstein cows: implications from a long-term study. Frontiers in Genetics 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1254183

Donnelly, M.R., A.R. Hazel, L.B. Hansen, and B.J. Heins. 2023b. Health Treatment Cost of Holsteins in Eight High-Performance Herds. Animals 13:2061. doi:10.3390/ani13132061.

Hansen, A.C., R.D. Moon, M.I. Endres, G.M. Pereira, and B.J. Heins. 2023. The Defensive Behaviors and Milk Production of Pastured Dairy Cattle in Response to Stable Flies, Horn Flies, and Face Flies. Animals 13:3847. doi:10.3390/ani13243847.

Hardie, L.C., I.W. Haagen, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2023. Genetic evaluation of health costs in US organic Holstein calves and cows. JDS Communications 4:464–468. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2023-0377.

Heins, B.J., G.M. Pereira, and K.T. Sharpe. 2023. Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems. JDS Communications 4:318–323. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2022-0308.

Janni, K.A., C.R. Nelson, B.J. Heins, and K. Sharpe. 2023. Dairy Cow Thermal Balance Model During Heat Stress: Part 2. Model Assessment. Journal of the ASABE 66:461–468. doi:10.13031/ja.15191.

Peña-Mosca, F., C. Dean, V. Machado, L. Fernandes, P. Pinedo, E. Doster, B. Heins, K. Sharpe, T. Ray, V. Feijoo, A. Antunes, C. Baumann, T. Wehri, N. Noyes, and L. Caixeta. 2023. Investigation of intramammary infections in primiparous cows during early lactation on organic dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science 106:9377–9392. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-23036.

Sharpe, K.T., and B.J. Heins. 2023. Evaluation of a Forefront Weight Scale from an Automated Calf Milk Feeder for Holstein and Crossbred Dairy and Dairy–Beef Calves. Animals 13:1752. doi:10.3390/ani13111752.

Dean, C.J., F. Peña-Mosca, T. Ray, B.J. Heins, V.S. Machado, P.J. Pinedo, L.S. Caixeta, and N.R. Noyes. 2022. Evaluation of Contamination in Milk Samples Pooled From Independently Collected Quarters Within a Laboratory Setting. Front. Vet. Sci. 9:818778. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.818778

Hardie, L.C., I.W. Haagen, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2022. Genetic parameters and association of national evaluations with breeding values for health traits in US organic Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 105:495–508. doi:10.3168/jds.2021-20588.

Jaafar, M.A., B.J. Heins, C. Dechow, and H.J. Huson. 2022. The impact of using different ancestral reference populations in assessing crossbred population admixture and influence on performance. Front. Genet. 13:910998. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.910998

Pearsons, K.A., E.C. Omondi, B.J. Heins, G. Zinati, A. Smith, and Y. Rui. 2022. Reducing Tillage Affects Long-Term Yields but Not Grain Quality of Maize, Soybeans, Oats, and Wheat Produced in Three Contrasting Farming Systems. Sustainability 14:631. doi:10.3390/su14020631.

Pereira, G.M., L.B. Hansen, and B.J. Heins. 2022a. Birth traits of Holstein calves compared with Holstein, Jersey, Montbéliarde, Normande, and Viking Red-sired crossbred calves. Journal of Dairy Science 105:9286–9295. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-21893.

Pereira, G.M., B.J. Heins, B. Visser, and L.B. Hansen. 2022b. Comparison of 3-breed rotational crossbreds of Montbéliarde, Viking Red, and Holstein with Holstein cows fed 2 alternative diets for dry matter intake, production, and residual feed intake. Journal of Dairy Science 105:8989–9000. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-21783.

Phillips, H.N., and B.J. Heins. 2022. Alternative Practices in Organic Dairy Production and Effects on Animal Behavior, Health, and Welfare. Animals 12:1785. doi:10.3390/ani12141785.

Phillips, H.N., K.T. Sharpe, M.I. Endres, and B.J. Heins. 2022. Effects of oral white willow bark (Salix alba) and intravenous flunixin meglumine on prostaglandin E2 in healthy dairy calves. JDS Communications 3:49–54. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2021-0138.

Basiel, B.L., L.C. Hardie, B.J. Heins, C.D. Dechow. 2021. Genetic parameters and genomic regions associated with horn fly resistance in organic Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 104:12724-12740. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20366

Jahan, N.A., L.L. Lindsey, E.J. Kipp, B.J. Heins, A.M. Runck, and P.A. Larsen. 2021. Molecular surveillance of zoonotic bacterial pathogens in farm dwelling College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences ROC Division Page 6 of 32 peridomestic rodents across the upper Midwest, USA. bioRxiv 2021.07.28.454187. doi:10.1101/2021.07.28.454187

Jahan, N.A., Lindsey, L.L., Kipp, E.J., Reinschmidt, A., Heins, B.J., Runck, A.M. Larsen, P.A. Nanopore-Based Surveillance of Zoonotic Bacterial Pathogens in Farm-Dwelling Peridomestic Rodents. Pathogens 2021, 10, 1183. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10091183

Phillips, H.N.; Heins, B.J. Effects of Outdoor Stocking Density on Growth, Feather Damage and Behavior of Slow-Growing Free-Range Broilers. Animals 2021, 11, 688. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030688

Phillips, H.N.; Sorge, U.S.; Heins, B.J. Effects of Pre-Parturient Iodine Teat Dip Applications on Modulating Aversive Behaviors and Mastitis in Primiparous Cows. Animals 2021, 11, 1623. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11061623

Dean, C.J., I.B. Slizovskiy, K.K. Crone, A.X. Pfennig, B.J. Heins, L.S. Caixeta, and N.R. Noyes. 2021. Investigating the cow skin and teat canal microbiomes of the bovine udder using different sampling and sequencing approaches. J. Dairy Sci. 104:644–661. ttps://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18277

Delate, K.; Heins, B.J. Diversifying the Landscape with Animal Integration: An Introduction to the Environmental Sustainability of Crop–Livestock Systems. Agronomy 2021, 11, 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11010140

Haagen, I.W., L.C. Hardie, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2021. Genetic parameters of passive transfer of immunity for US organic Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. 104:2018–2026. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19080

Hardie, L., B. Heins, and C. Dechow. 2021. Genetic parameters for stayability of Holsteins in US organic herds. J. Dairy Sci. Volume 104, Issue 4, 4507 – 4515 https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19399

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2021. Herd life, lifetime production, and profitability of Viking Red-sired and Montbéliarde-sired crossbred cows compared with their Holstein herdmates. J. Dairy Sci. Volume 104, Issue 3, 3261 – 3277 doi:10.3168/jds.2020-19137.

Pereira, G.M., K.T. Sharpe, and B.J. Heins. 2021. Evaluation of the RumiWatch system as a benchmark to monitor feeding and locomotion behaviors of grazing dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Volume 104, Issue 3, 3736 – 3750 doi:10.3168/jds.2020-18952.

Ritz, K.E., B.J. Heins, R. Moon, C. Sheaffer, and S.L. Weyers. 2021. Milk production, body weight, body condition score, activity, and rumination of organic dairy cattle grazing two different pasture systems incorporating cool and warm season forages. Animals 2021, 11, 264. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11020264

Phillps, H.N. and B.J. Heins. 2021. Evaluation of an herbal therapy to alleviate acute pain and stress of disbudded dairy calves. Translational Animal Science. Crops 2021, 1, 42-53. https://doi.org/10.3390/crops1020006

Phillips, H.N., B.J. Heins, K. Delate, and R. Turnbull. 2021. Biomass yield and nutritive value of rye (Secale cereale L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) forages while grazed by cattle. Crops 2021, 1, 42-53. https://doi.org/10.3390/crops1020006

Sharpe, K.T. and B. J. Heins. 2021. Growth, health, and economics of dairy calves fed organic milk replacer or organic whole milk in an automated feeding system. JDS Communications.

Sharpe, K.T., B.J. Heins, E.S. Buchanan, and M.H. Reese. 2021. Evaluation of solar photovoltaic systems to shade cows in a pasture-based dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. doi:10.3168/jds.2020-18821.

Cousillas-Boam, G., W.J. Weber, A. Benjamin, S. Kahl, B.J. Heins, T. Elsasser, D. Kerr, and B.A. Crooker. 2020. Effect of Holstein genotype on innate immune and metabolic responses of heifers to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 70:106374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2019.07.002

Galindo, F.S., K. Delate, B. Heins, H. Phillips, A. Smith, and P.H. Pagliari. 2020. Cropping System and Rotational Grazing Effects on Soil Fertility and Enzymatic Activity in an Integrated Organic Crop-Livestock System. Agronomy 10:803. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060803

Hazel, A., B. Heins, and L. Hansen. 2020. Fertility and 305-day production of Viking Red-, Montbéliarde-, and Holstein-sired crossbred cows compared with Holstein cows during their first 3 lactations in Minnesota dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 103:8683–8697. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18196

Hazel, A., B. Heins, and L. Hansen. 2020. Health treatment cost, stillbirth, survival, and conformation of Viking Red-, Montbéliarde-, and Holstein-sired crossbred cows compared with pure Holstein cows during their first 3 lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 103:10917–10939. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18604

Luzzi, S., R. Gardner, and B. Heins. 2020. Taste preference of Chlorella sp. algae from dairy wastewater by weaned dairy calves. JDS Communications 1:41–44. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2020-0001

Miglior, F., C. Baes, D. Lourenco, F. Penagaricano, and B. Heins. 2020. Introduction: ADSA and Interbull Joint Breeding and Genetics Symposia. J. Dairy Sci. 103:5275–5277. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18666

Pereira, G., B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2020. Estrous detection with an activity and rumination monitoring system in an organic grazing and a low-input conventional dairy herd. Anim. Repro. Sci. 221:106553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106553

Pereira, G., B. Heins, B. O’Brien, A. McDonagh, L. Lidauer, and F. Kickinger. 2020. Validation of an ear tag–based accelerometer system for detecting grazing behavior of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 103:3529–3544. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17269

Perttu, R., B. Heins, H. Phillips, M. Endres, R. Moon, and U. Sorge. 2020. Effects of mesh leggings on fly pressure and fly avoidance behaviors of pastured dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 103:846–851. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17267

Phillips, H.N., B.J. Heins, K. Delate, and R. Turnbull. 2020a. Fatty Acid Composition Dynamics of Rye (Secale cereale L.) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Forages under Cattle Grazing. Agronomy 10:813. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060813

Phillips, H.N., R.D. Moon, U.S. Sorge, and B.J. Heins. 2020b. Efficacy of Broilers as a Method of Face Fly (Musca autumnalis De Geer) Larva Control for Organic Dairy Production. Animals 10:2429. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10122429

Ritz, K.E., B.J. Heins, R. Moon, C. Sheaffer, and S.L. Weyers. 2020. Forage Yield and Nutritive Value of Cool-Season and Warm-Season Forages for Grazing Organic Dairy Cattle. Agronomy 10:1963. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10121963

Stambuk, C., E. Staiger, B. Heins, and H. Huson. 2020. Exploring physiological and genetic variation of digital cushion thickness in Holstein and Jersey cows and bulls. J. Dairy Sci. 103:9177–9194. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18290

Stambuk, C.R., E.A. Staiger, A. Nazari-Ghadikolaei, B.J. Heins, and H.J. Huson. 2020. Phenotypic characterization and genome-wide association studies of digital cushion thickness in Holstein cows. J.Dairy Sci. 103:3289–3303. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17409

Catalano, D.N., B.J. Heins, S. Missaghi, M.R. Hathaway, and K.L. Martinson. 2019. The effect of goldfish (Carassius auratus) on water quality in horse stock tanks. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol. 79, 73-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2019.05.016

Heins, B.J., L. Sjostrom, M.I. Endres, M.R. Carillo, R. King, R. Moon, and U.S. Sorge. 2019. Effects of winter housing systems on production, economics, body weight, body condition score, and bedding cultures for organic dairy cows. Journal of dairy science 102:706–714. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14582

Minegishi, K., B. Heins, and G. Pereira. 2019. Peri-estrus activity and rumination time and its application to estrus prediction: Evidence from dairy herds under organic grazing and low-input conventional production. Livestock Science 221:144–154.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2019.02.003

O'Brien, B., Werner, J., McDonagh, A., O'Leary, N., Pereira, G., Heins, B., & Shalloo, L. (2019). An ear tag to measure grazing behaviour of dairy cows at pasture. In B. O'Brien, D. Hennessy, & L. Shalloo (Eds.), Precision Livestock Farming 2019 - Papers Presented at the 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019 (pp. 907-912). (Precision Livestock Farming 2019 - Papers Presented at the 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2019). Organising Committee of the 9th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming (ECPLF), Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre.

Pereira, G.M., and B.J. Heins. 2019. Activity and rumination of Holstein and crossbred cows in an organic grazing and low-input conventional dairy herd. Translational Animal Science 3:txz106. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz106

Phillips, H.N., B.J. Heins, K. Delate, and R. Turnbull. 2019. Yield, nutritional quality, and fatty acid content of organic winter rye (Secale cereale) and winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) forages under cattle (Bos taurus) grazing conditions. BioRxiv 688952. https://doi.org/10.1101/688952

Rauba, J., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, H. Diaz, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and N. Broadwater. 2019. Relationships between protein and energy consumed from milk replacer and starter and calf growth and first-lactation production of Holstein dairy cows. Journal of dairy science 102:301–310. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15074.

Sharifi, M., A.A. Khadem, B.J. Heins, R. Pahlavan, J. Mosavi, and M. Safdari. 2019. Effect of Forage Feeding Level on Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Milk Production, and Milk Urea Nitrogen of Holstein Cows on an Organic Diet. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science 9:617–624. http://ijas.iaurasht.ac.ir/article_669304.html

Shonka-Martin, B., A. Hazel, B. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2019a. Three-breed rotational crossbreds of Montbéliarde, Viking Red, and Holstein compared with Holstein cows for dry matter intake, body traits, and production. Journal of dairy science 102:871–882. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15318

Shonka-Martin, B., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2019b. Three-breed rotational crossbreds of Montbéliarde, Viking Red, and Holstein compared with Holstein cows for feed efficiency, income over feed cost, and residual feed intake. Journal of dairy science 102:3661–3673. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15682

Sjostrom, L., B. Heins, M. Endres, R. Moon, and U. Sorge. 2019. Effects of winter housing system on hygiene, udder health, frostbite, and rumination of dairy cows. Journal of dairy science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15759

Benbrook, C.M., D.R. Davis, B.J. Heins, M.A. Latif, C. Leifert, L. Peterman, G. Butler, O. Faergeman, S. Abel‐Caines, and M. Baranski. 2018. Enhancing the fatty acid profile of milk through forage‐based rations, with nutrition modeling of diet outcomes. Food Science & Nutrition 6:681–700.

Hayden, J., S. Rocker, H. Phillips, B. Heins, A. Smith, and K. Delate. 2018. The Importance of Social Support and Communities of Practice: Farmer Perceptions of the Challenges and Opportunities of Integrated Crop–Livestock Systems on Organically Managed Farms in the Northern US. Sustainability 10:4606.

Kienitz, M., B. Heins, and R. Moon. 2018. Evaluation of a commercial vacuum fly trap for controlling flies on organic dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science 101:4667–4675.

Pereira, G., B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2018. Validation of an ear-tag accelerometer sensor to determine rumination, eating, and activity behaviors of grazing dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 101:2492–2495.

Ruh, K.E., B.J. Heins, I.J. Salfer, R.D. Gardner, and M.D. Stern. 2018. Comparison of warm season and cool season forages for dairy grazing systems in continuous culture. Translational Animal Science 2:125–134.

Soder, K., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, A. Hafla, and M. Rubano. 2018. Evaluation of fodder production systems for organic dairy farms. The Professional Animal Scientist 34:75–83.

Chester-Jones, H., B.J. Heins, D. Ziegler, D. Schimek, S. Schuling, B. Ziegler, M.B. de Ondarza, C.J. Sniffen, and N. Broadwater. 2017. Relationships between early-life growth, intake, and birth season with first-lactation performance of Holstein dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 100: 3697-3704.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Fertility, survival, and conformation of Montbéliarde × Holstein and Viking Red × Holstein crossbred cows compared with pure Holstein cows during first lactation in 8 commercial dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 100:9447-9458. doi:10.3168/jds.2017-12824.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Production and calving traits of Montbéliarde × Holstein and Viking Red × Holstein cows compared with pure Holstein cows during first lactation in 8 commercial dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 100: 4139-4149.

Heinrichs, A.J., B.S. Heinrichs, C.M. Jones, P.S. Erickson, K.F. Kalscheur, T.D. Nennich, B.J. Heins, and F.C. Cardoso. 2017. Short communication: Verifying Holstein heifer heart girth to body weight prediction equations. J. Dairy Sci.100:8451-8454. doi:10.3168/jds.2016-12496.

Kienitz, M.J., B.J. Heins, and H. Chester Jones. 2017. Growth, behavior, and economics of group-fed dairy calves fed once or twice daily in an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 100: 3318-3325.

Phillips, H.N., B.J. Heins, K. Delate, and R. Turnbull. 2017. Impact of grazing dairy steers on winter rye (Secale cereale) versus winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) and effects on meat quality, fatty acid and amino acid profiles, and consumer acceptability of organic beef. PLOS ONE 12:e0187686. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0187686.

Binversie, E.Y., M. Ruiz-Moreno, A.J. Carpenter, B.J. Heins, G.I. Crawford, A. DiCostanzo, and M.D. Stern. 2016. Effects of dietary roughage and sulfur in diets containing corn dried distillers grains with solubles on hydrogen sulfide production and fermentation by rumen microbes in vitro. J. Anim. Sci. 94:3883. doi:10.2527/jas.2016-0502.

Sjostrom, L.S., B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.D. Moon, and J.C. Paulson. 2016. Short communication: Relationship among activity and rumination monitoring and abundance of pest flies on organic dairy cows fed three levels of grain supplements. J. Dairy Sci. 99: 9942-9948.

Sorge, U.S., R.D. Moon, L. Wolff, I. Michels, S. Schroth, D. Kelton, and B. Heins. 2016. Management practices on organic and conventional dairy herds in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. 99: 3183-3192.

Heins, B.J. and H. Chester-Jones. 2015. Effect of feeding kelp on growth and profitability of group-fed calves in an organic production system. Prof. Anim. Sci. 31:368-374.

Sharifi, M., A. Akbar Khadem, B.J. Heins, R. Pahlavan, and M. Sofidaze. 2015. Effect of forage feeding level on performance, meat quality, and economic cost of Holstein beef calves fed an organic diet. Iranian J. Appl. Anim. Sci. 5(2) 265-272.

Sharifi, M., A. Akbar Khadem, B.J. Heins, R. Pahlavan, and M. Safdari. 2015. The effect of weaning age on performance and economics of Holstein calves reared under organic farming systems. Iranian J. Appl. Anim. Sci. 5(1) 29-33.

Sorge, U.S., R.D. Moon, B. Stromberg, S. Schroth, L. Michels, L. Wolff, D. Kelton, and B. Heins. 2015. Parasites and parasite management practices of organic and conventional dairy herds in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. 98:3143-3151.

Bjorklund, E.A., B.J. Heins, A. DiCostanzo, and H. Chester-Jones. 2014. Fatty acid profiles, meat quality, and sensory attributes of organic versus conventional dairy-beef steers. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (3):1828-1834.

Bjorklund, E.A., B.J. Heins, A. DiCostanzo, and H. Chester-Jones. 2014. Growth, carcass characteristics, and profitability of organic versus conventional dairy-beef steers. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (3):1817-1827.

Buckley, F., N. Lopez-Villalobos, and B.J. Heins. 2014. Crossbreeding: Implications for dairy cow fertility and survival. Animal 8:122-133.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, A.J. Seykora, and L.B. Hansen. 2014. Production, fertility, survival, and body measurements of Montbeliarde-sired crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins during their first 5 lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 2512-2525.

Bjorklund, E.A., B.J. Heins, and H. Chester-Jones. 2013. Whole milk feeding duration, calf growth, and profitability of group-fed calves in an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 96:7363-7370.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, A.J. Seykora, and L.B. Hansen. 2013. Montbéliarde-sired crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins for dry matter intake, production, and body traits during the first 150 days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 96:1915-1923.

Becker, J.C., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2012. Costs for health care of Holstein cows selected for large versus small body size. J. Dairy Sci. 95:5384-5392.

Heins, B.J. and L.B. Hansen. 2012. Short communication: Fertility, somatic cell score, and production of Normande × Holstein, Montbeliarde × Holstein, and Scandinavian Red × Holstein crossbreds versus pure Holsteins during their first five lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 95:918-924.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A. De Vries. 2012. Survival, lifetime production, and profitability of Normande × Holstein, Montbeliarde × Holstein, and Scandinavian Red × Holstein crossbreds versus pure Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 95:1011-1021.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2012. Short communication: Jersey × Holstein crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins for body weight, body condition score, fertility, and survival during the first three lactations. J Dairy Sci. 95:4130-4125.

Blöttner, S., B.J. Heins, M. Wensch-Dorendorf, L.B. Hansen, and H.H. Swalve. 2011. Brown Swiss x Holstein crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins for calving traits, body weight, backfat thickness, fertility, and body measurements. J. Dairy Sci. 94:1058-1068.

Blöttner, S., B.J. Heins, M. Wensch-Dorendorf, L.B. Hansen, and H.H. Swalve. 2011. Short communication: A comparison between purebred Holstein and Brown Swiss × Holstein cows for milk production, somatic cell score, milking speed, and udder measurements in the first 3 lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 94:5212-5216.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, A.R. Hazel, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2011. Jersey × Holstein crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins for production, mastitis, and body measurements during the first 3 lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 94:501-506.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2010. Birth traits of pure Holstein calves versus Montbeliarde-sired crossbred calves. J. Dairy Sci. 93:2293-2299.

Attalla, S.A., A.J. Seykora, J.B. Cole, and B.J. Heins. 2010. Genetic parameters of milk ELISA scores for Johne's disease. J. Dairy Sci. 93(4):1729-1735.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, A.R. Hazel, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2008. Crossbreds of Jersey × Holstein compared with pure Holsteins for body weight, body condition score, dry matter intake, and feed efficiency during the first one hundred fifty days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 91:3716-3722.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, J.G. Linn, J.E. Romano, and A.R. Hazel. 2008. Crossbreds of Jersey × Holstein compared with pure Holsteins for production, fertility, and body and udder measurements during first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 91:1270-1278.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Calving difficulty and stillbirths of Pure Holsteins versus crossbreds of Holstein with Normande, Montbéliarde, and Scandinavian Red. J. Dairy Sci. 89:2805-2810.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Fertility and survival of pure Holsteins versus crossbreds of Holstein with Normande, Montbéliarde, and Scandinavian Red. J. Dairy Sci. 89:4944-4951.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Production of pure Holsteins versus crossbreds of Holstein with Normande, Montbéliarde, and Scandinavian Red. J. Dairy Sci. 89:2799-2804.

Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.J. Farnsworth, and R.F. Bey. 2005. Association between hygiene scores and somatic cell scores in dairy cattle. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 227:1297-1301.

Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.J. Farnsworth, and R.F. Bey. 2005. Association between hygiene scores and somatic cell scores in dairy cattle. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 227:1297-1301.

Heins, B.J. Opportunities and challenges in crossbreeding dairy cattle in temperate regions. Chapter 5 from: van der Werf, J. and Pryce, J. (ed.), Advances in breeding of dairy cattle, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 296 2; www.bdspublishing.com) http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2019.0058.06

Heins, B., K. Mahalko, and S. Abel-Caines. Maximize Nutrition from Grazing and Forages. Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Servce. LaCrosse, WI. pp 1-187

Opportunities and challenges in crossbreeding dairy cattle in temperate regions: Advances in breeding of dairy cattle Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited – (Accepted)  Chapter taken from: van der Werf, J. and Pryce, J. (ed.), Advances in breeding of dairy cattle, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 296 2; www.bdspublishing.com) http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2019.0058.06

Daley, C.A., B.J. Heins, K.J. Soder, U. Sorge, A.F. Brito, K.A.E. Mullen, and S.P. Washburn. 2017. Organic dairy productions systems. In: Large Dairy Herd Management, 3rd Ed., Amer. Dairy Science Assoc., Champaign, IL. pp. 115-126.

Heins, B. J. 2023. University of Minnesota Grazing Genetics Research. 2023. SCC84 Research Meeting. Ithaca, NY November 1, 2023

Heins, B. J. and K. T. Sharpe. 2021. Rearing of Dairy Calves with Cows – A Pilot Study. 41st ADSA Discover Conference. October 25-28, 2021. Itasca, IL.

Heins, B. J. 2021. University of Minnesota Calf Research. 2021. NC2042 Research Meeting. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY October 8, 2021.

Heins, B. J. 2021. Pre-Weaned Calf Rearing Options for Dairy Producers. In: Proc. 82nd Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Mankato, Minnesota, September 23, 2021.

Heins, B J., G. M. Pereira, L. B. Hansen. 2021. Comparison of crossbreds of Holstein, Jersey, Montbéliarde, Normande and Viking Red to Holsteins for feed efficiency fed two different diets. SCC84 Research Meeting Online.

Heins, B.J. and K.T. Sharpe. 2021. Rearing of Organic Dairy Calves with Cows. American Dairy Science Association Virtual Meeting 2021.

Heins, B.J., L. Hardie, and C. Dechow. 2021. Relationship of Beta Casein A2 genetics and production and fertility of organic Holstein dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association Virtual Meeting 2021.

National ADSA Invited Symposium, July 12, 2021, Virtual Online, Pre-Weaned Calf Rearing Options for Dairy Producers.

Heins, B.J., K.T. Sharpe, E.S. Buchanan, M. H. Reese. Agrivoltaics to Shade Cows in a Pasture-Based Dairy System. AgriVoltaics 2021 Virtual Conference. June 14-16, 2021. https://www.agrivoltaicsconference.org/program

Heins, B. Algae taste preference of Chlorella sp. from dairy wastewater by weaned dairy calves. Midwest ADSA Meetings 2020. Omaha, NE

Heins, B. Estrus prediction of cows and heifers with an activity and rumination monitoring system in an organic grazing and a low-input conventional dairy herd. National ADSA Virtual Meeting 2020. Online

Heins, B. Beta-Casein A2 genetics of organic Holstein dairy cows across the Midwest and Northeast. National ADSA Virtual Meeting 2020. Online

Heins, B. Evaluation of calf body weight with a partial-weigh scale on an automatic calf feeder. National ADSA Virtual Meeting 2020. Online

Heins, B. Genetic traits and beta-casein A2 of Holstein and crossbred dairy cattle in an organic and low-input dairy herd. National ADSA Virtual Meeting 2020. Online

Heins, B. The effect of outdoor stocking density and weather on the behavior of broiler chickens raised in mobile shelters on pasture. National ASAS Virtual Meeting 2020. Online

Heins, B. J. 2020. Growth and behavior of dairy calves fed alternative milk allowance in an automated calf feeder – WCROC Calf Update. In: Proc. 81st Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Mankato, Minnesota, October 13, 2020.

Heins, B.J. 2019. Sire predicted transmitting ability for production and fertility traits in U.S. organic Jersey cows. National ADSA Meetings, Cincinnati, OH. June 23-26.

Heins, B.J. 2019. Growth, health, and economics of dairy calves fed organic milk replacer versus whole milk in an automated feeding system. National ADSA Meetings, Cincinnati, OH. June 23-26.

Heins, B.J. 2019. Thermal and Electrical Energy and Water Consumption in a Midwest Dairy Parlor. Waste to Worth, Minneapolis, MN. April 26. 

Heins, B.J. 2019. Grazing Daires and Cover Crops. Society for Range Management Conference, Minneapolis, MN. February 13.

Heins, B., M. Reese, E. Buchanan, M. Cotter, and K. Sharpe. Thermal and Electrical Energy and Water Consumption in a Midwest Dairy Parlor. Waste to Worth 2019. Minneapolis, MN, April 22-26, 2019.  https://lpelc.org/waste-to-worth/waste-to-worth-2019/proceedings/

Sharpe, K. B. Heins, M. Reese, E. Buchanan, and M. Cotter. Energy Consumption in Commercial Midwest Dairy Barns. Waste to Worth 2019. Minneapolis, MN, April 22-26, 2019.  https://lpelc.org/waste-to-worth/waste-to-worth-2019/proceedings/

Shonka-Martin, B, B. Heins, A. Hazel, and L. Hansen.  2019.  Comparison of ProCROSS® Crossbred and Holstein Cows for Dry Matter Intake, Production, Feed Effi ciency, and Income Over Feed Cost. In: Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. Dubuque, IA, June 12-13, 2019, p. 113-118.

Heins, B. H. Chester-Jones and J. Scharf.  Relationships Between Protein and Energy Consumed and Calf Growth and First Lactation Production Performance of Holstein Dairy Cows. In: Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. Dubuque, IA, June 12-13, 2019, p. 119-125.

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, L. Lidauer, B. O’Brien, and A. McDonagh.  2019. Validation of an Ear Attached Accelerometer for Grazing Behavior.  In: Proc. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Precision Dairy Farming Conference.  Rochester, MN June 18-20, 2019. p.29-30.

Sharpe, K.T. and B.J. Heins. 2019.  Automated Calf Feeding in an Organic Production System. In: Proc. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Precision Dairy Farming Conference.  Rochester, MN June 18-20, 2019. p.79-80.

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, and K.T. Sharpe.  Validation of the RumiWatchSystem to Monitor Feeding and Locomotive Behaviors in an Organic Grazing Dairy Herd.  In: Proc. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Precision Dairy Farming Conference.  Rochester, MN June 18-20, 2019. p.111-112.

Heins, B. J, B. Shonka-Martin and L. Hansen. 2019.  U of M Research Update: Crossbreeding effects on milk and beef production. In: Proc. 80th Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Mankato, Minnesota, September 18-19, 2019, p. 133-134.

Heins, B. J. and H. Phillips.  2017.  Integrating Cover Crops and Livestock to Improve Farm Profitability. In: Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. Dubuque, IA, June 13-14, 2018, p. 128-135.

Heins, B. J, H. Chester Jones, and J. Scharf.  2018.  Relationships between Protein and Energy Consumed and Calf Growth and First-Lactation Production Performance of Holstein Dairy Cows. In: Proc. 79rd Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Mankato, Minnesota, September 19-20, 2018, p. 63-70

Donnelly, M.R., A.R. Hazel, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Genetic control of health treatment cost and the correlation of health treatment cost with production and conformation of first lactation Holstein cows. Annual Mtg. Amer. Dairy Sci. Assoc., Pittsburgh, PA. Oral Presentation #376.

Heins, B.J. 2017. A new horizon: The advancement of organic farming. Renaissance Conf., Altoona, PA. Jan. 24-25.

Heins, B.J. 2017. A2A2 and breeding considerations for pasture-based dairies. Green Mountain Dairy School. Hyde Park, VT. Feb. 8.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Activity monitoring systems. MN Milk Expo, Red Wing, MN. Nov. 29.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Alternative management strategies for dairy cattle production. MN DHIA Regional Mtg., Detroit Lakes, MN. Feb. 16.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Enhancing animal care strategies for organic dairy cattle. USDA-NIFA Mtg., Washington, D.C. Oct. 18.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Fitting and showing a dairy calf. 4-H Dairy Adventure Prog., Morris, MN, July 19.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Making "green" milk - Building a green dairy on the prairie. CFANS Classes Without Quizzes, Univ. of MN, St. Paul, MN. April 1.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Managing flies on pasture. Green Mountain Dairy School, Enosburg Falls, VT. Feb. 9.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Optimizing high forage diets. Green Mountain Dairy School, Enosburg Falls, VT. Feb. 9.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Optimizing rations for cows on pasture. Green Mountain Dairy School. Hyde Park, VT. Feb. 8.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Organic research update. WCROC Organic Dairy Day, Morris, MN. Aug. 15.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Practical information on dairy precision technologies – Real world examples – Uses and shortcomings. McIntosh Dairy Days, McIntosh, MN. March 7.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Precision dairy technologies producer panel. First District Assoc. Young Farmer Mtg., Alexandria, MN. Feb. 4.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Raising healthy dairy calves. 4-H Dairy Adventure Prog. for 3 counties in Western MN, Morris, MN, April 13.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Raising healthy dairy calves. Online Webex Webinar, Western Tech. College, LaCrosse, WI. Feb. 17.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Using renewable energy in dairy production. Midwest Farm Energy Conf., Morris, MN. June 13-14.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Using renewable energy systems in dairy production. 55th Annual Conf. on Rural Energy Issues, Midwest Rural Energy Council, Bloomington, MN. Feb. 10.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Utilizing forages for dairy - Alfalfa, small grains, and annual forages. Albert Lea Seed House Organic Open House, Albert Lea, MN. Nov. 17.

Heins, B.J. and H. Phillips. 2017. Seasonal forage quality changes and growth of cattle grazing cover crops. Proc., 78th MN Nutrition Conf., Mankato, MN. Sep. 20-21. pp. 153-154.

Houdek, E.S., A.R. Hazel, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Calving ease, stillbirth, and gestation length of ProCROSS calves compared to pure Holsteins in two research herds. Ann. Mtg. Amer. Dairy Sci. Assoc., Pittsburgh, PA. (Oral Presentation #371).

Shonka-Martin, B.N., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. A comparison on feed intake, production, body condition score, body weight, and frame size of ProCROSS crossbred versus Holstein cows during the first 150 days of first lactation. Ann. Mtg. Amer. Dairy Sci. Assoc., Pittsburgh, PA. (Oral Presentation #211).

Heins, B.J. 2016. Effects of flies on dairy cattle welfare and productivity. Proc. 76th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Prior Lake, MN. Sep. 21-22.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Forage quality and milk production of grazing dairy cattle. Proc. 2016 Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop, Harrisburg, PA. Nov. 9-10. pp. 95-98.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Forage quality of two different pasture systems incorporating warm and cool season forages for grazing organic dairy cattle. Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Mgmt. Conf., Dubuque, IA. June 8-9. pp. 55-59.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Organic pasture versus conventional dairying – Is there a difference in sustainability? Midwest ADSA Invited Symp., Des Moines, IA. March 15.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Production, economics, and pest management strategies of organic grain supplementation for organic dairy cows. Proc. 2016 Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop, Harrisburg, PA. Nov. 9-10. pp. 113-119.

Heins, B.J. 2015. Effect of growth, meat quality, profitability, and consumer acceptability or organically raised dairy-beef steers. Proc. Organic Agriculture Res. Symp., LaCrosse, WI. Feb. 26.
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Heins, B.J. 2015. Practical information on dairy precision technologies - Real-world examples. Proc. North Dakota State Dairy Conv., Mandan, ND. Nov. 3.

Ferris, C.P., B.J. Heins, and F. Buckley. 2014. Crossbreeding in dairy cattle: Pros and cons. Proc. 32nd Western Canadian Dairy Sem., Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. March 11-14.

Heins, B.J. 2014. Bridging the summer slump with warm season grasses and seasonal changes in forage quality of pastures. Proc. 75th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Prior Lake, MN. Sep. 17-18. p. 178-179.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A. R. Hazel. 2014. Fertility and production of 3-breed and third generation Holstein-sired crossbreds compared to pure Holstein cows in a seasonal pasture production system. 10th World Cong. on Genetics Applied to Livestock Prod., Vancouver, Canada. Contribution 838.

Heins, B.J. 2013. Feeding the organic dairy herd during 2013 and beyond. Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conf., Dubuque, IA, June 12-13, 2013, pp. 44-50.

Heins, B.J. 2013. Organic dairy cattle management and nutrition. Proc. 74th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Prior Lake, MN, Sep. 17-18, 2013, pp. 178-179.

Heins, B.J. and J.C. Paulson. 2013. Estimating pasture forage mass for pasture-based dairy production systems with precision dairy technology. Proc. Precision Dairy Conf. and Expo, Rochester, MN, June 26-27, 2013, pp. 139-140.

Becker, J., B. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2012. Costs for health care of Holstein cows selected for large of small body size. Proc. University of Minnesota Virtual Dairy Days. March 7, 2012. pp. 32-33.

Heins, B. 2012. Development and challenges of the organic dairy industry. Proc. 2012 Minnesota Dairy Health Conf., Bloomington, MN. May 23-24, 2012. pp. 89-100.

Heins, B.J. 2012. Group feeding calves for low-input dairy systems. Proc. University of Minnesota Virtual Dairy Days. March 7, 2012. pp. 27-28.

Heins, B.J. 2012. Nutrition for grazing dairy cattle in Minnesota. Proc. 73rd Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Owatonna, MN. Sep. 18-19, 2012. pp. 33-34.

Heins, B. 2012. Pasture and grazing management. Proc. 2012 Minnesota Dairy Health Conf., Bloomington, MN. May 23-24, 2012. pp. 76-87.

Boody, G., A. Jaradat, J. Westra, P. Wymar, D. Johnson, B. Heins, S. Chintawar, K. Olson., T. VanDerPol, and J. Ahlers-Ness. 2011. The Chippewa 10% Project: Making needed ecosystem services pay in an agricultural watershed. Soil and Water Conservation Society Mtg., Washington, DC. July 17-20, 2011. p. 25.

Hazel, A., L. Hansen, B. Heins, A. Seykora, and J. Linn. 2011. Montbeliarde-sired crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins for body size, dry matter intake, and profit during the first 150 days of first lactation. Proc. 72nd Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Owatonna, MN. Sep. 20-21, 2011. pp. 69-70.

Heins, B. 2011. Crossbreeding dairy cattle for improved milk production on pasture. Proc. 2011 Video Conference: Grazing Research for Minnesota's Future. Dec. 8, 2011. pp. 25-32.

Heins, B.J. 2011. Group feeding calves for an organic production system. Proc. 72nd Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Owatonna, MN. Sep. 20-21, 2011. pp. 74-75.

Heins, B.J. 2010. Impact of crossbreeding on profitability of dairying. Proc. 71st Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Owatonna, MN. Sep. 21-22, 2010. pp. 46-47.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2010. Survival, fertility, and production of Normande x Holstein, Montbeliarde x Holstein, and Scandinavian Red x Holstein crossbreds cows compared to pure Holstein cows. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. Communication 843.

Hansen, L. and B. Heins. 2009. Crossbreeding in dairy cattle. Proc. 2009 Minnesota Dairy Health Conf., St. Paul, MN. May 17-19, 2009. pp. 58-72.

Hansen, L.B. and B.J. Heins. 2008. Genetics is crucial for fertility of high-producing dairy cows: The ABC's of purebreeding and crossbreeding. Proc. 3rd Annual I-29 Dairy Conf. "Breed for Success". pp. 43-58.

Heins, B.J. and L.B. Hansen. 2008. Survival of crossbreds versus pure Holsteins from calving to first observation for milk recording and during the first 305 days of first lactation. Univ. of Minnesota Rep. on Res. 2 pages.

Heins, B.J. 2007. Impact of an old technology on profitable dairying in the 21st century. 4th Biennial W.E. Peterson Symposium, Crossbreeding of Dairy Cattle: The Science and the Impact, St. Paul, MN. April 2, 2007. pp. 7-19.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2007. The California experience of mating Holstein cows to A.I. sires from the Swedish Red, Norwegian Red, Montbeliarde, and Normande breeds (updated July 2007). Univ. of Minnesota Rep. on Res. pp. 1-18.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2007. The California experience of mating Holstein cows to A.I. sires from the Swedish Red, Norwegian Red, Montbeliarde, and Normande breeds. Proc. 2007 North Dakota Ext. Dairy Cow College. pp. 1-18.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Fertility and survival during first lactation of crossbred dairy cows sired by bulls from Swedish, Norwegian, and French Red breeds compared to pure Holstein cows. 8th World Cong. on Genetics Applied to Livestock Prod., Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Aug. 2006.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Results from mating Holstein cows to sires from Normande, Montbéliarde, and Scandinavian Red breeds. 2006 Svensk Avel Distributors Conf., Skara, Sweden, Sep. 1-11, 2006.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. The California experience with crossbreeding Holsteins with A.I. sire from Scandinavia and France. 2005 G.A. Conf., Australia. pp. 1-18.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreeding trials in California. 2005 International Red Cow Conf., South Africa. pp. 1-11.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreeding: Why the interest? What to expect? Proc. 2005 Florida Dairy Production Conf. pp. 14-20.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreeding: Why the interest? What to expect? Proc. Four-State Dairy Management Conf. pp. 1-18.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Is Crossbreeding the answer for reproductive problems of dairy cattle? Proc. Southwest Nutrition Conf. pp. 113-118.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2004. Crossbreeding - International experience. Proc. 2004 Teagasc Natl. Dairy Conf., Ireland. pp. 100-106.

Heins, B.J., D.G. Johnson, J.G. Linn, W.P. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, and L.B. Hansen. 2004. Crossbreeding at the University of Minnesota. Proc. 2004 Minnesota Dairy Days. pp. 32-34.

Hansen, L.B., B.J. Heins, and A.J. Seykora. 2003. Comparison of Normande-Holstein crossbreds with pure Holsteins and Normande-Jersey crossbreds with pure Jerseys during first lactation. International Normande Conf., Paris, France. pp. 1-8.

Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, R.F Bey, and R.J. Farnsworth. 2003. Relationship of cow hygiene scores and SCC. Proc. 2003 Minnesota Dairy Days. pp. 52-53.

Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, R.F Bey, and R.J. Farnsworth. 2003. Relationship of cow hygiene scores and SCC. Proc. Natl. Mastitis Council Annual Mtg., Technology Transfer Session. Feb. 2003. p. 362.

Seykora, A.J. and B.J. Heins. 2003. Limiting factors for more profitable dairy cows in the United States. Proc. of the Natl. Dairy Genetics Workshop honoring Dr. Ben McDaniel, Raleigh, NC. Oct. 20-21, 2003. pp. 45-49.

Bacon, M. Bacon, B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2023. Can willow bark or Dull-It provide pain relief in disbudded dairy calves under organic management? 2023 Marbleseed Conference, LaCrosse, WI.

Bacon, M. Bacon, B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2023. Can willow bark or Dull-It provide pain relief in disbudded dairy calves under organic management? 2023 CFANS Research Symposium. St. Paul, MN March 16, 2023.

Bacon, M. Bacon, B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2023. Effects of willow bark (Salix) on post-disbudding behaviors in dairy calves under organic management. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 1307T)

Bosley, K. M., L. B. Hansen, and B. J. Heins. 2023. Milk fatty acid profiles of Holstein, ProCROSS, and Grazecross cows.  2023 CFANS Research Symposium. St. Paul, MN March 16, 2023.

Bosley, K. M., L. B. Hansen, and B. J. Heins. 2023. Milk fatty acid profiles of Holstein, ProCROSS, and Grazecross cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2626)

Gebeyehu, S. and B. J. Heins. 2023. Breeding systems for African dairy production. 2023 CFANS Research Symposium. St. Paul, MN March 16, 2023.

Gebeyehu, S., E. S. Kim, T. S. Sonstegard, and B. J. Heins. 2023. Genetic ancestry and admixture of Bos taurus and Bos indicus genotypes for African dairy production systems. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2630)

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, B. Heins. 2023. Health assessment of calves raised individually, in pairs, in groups, or with their dams. 2023 Marbleseed Conference, LaCrosse, WI. 

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, B. Heins. 2023. Health assessment of calves raised individually, in pairs, in groups, or with their dams. 2023 CFANS Research Symposium. St. Paul, MN March 16, 2023.

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe Moser, M. Endres, and B. Heins.  2023. Seasonality of colostrum Brix values and total serum protein of newborn dairy female calves in a temperate climate.  J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2410)

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe Moser, M. Endres, A. Gomez, and B. Heins. 2023. Social housing: Impacts on health scores and gut microbiome of dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2411)

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe Moser, M. Endres, A. Gomez, and B. Heins. 2023. Health, growth, behavior, and gut microbiome of dairy calves raised individually, in pairs, groups or with their dams. 2023 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium; Fort Worth, Texas, May 17-18, 2023

Haagen, I. W., D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, and B. J. Heins. 2023. Phenotypic variability of feed intake in Holstein heifers until 8 weeks of age. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2518)

Heins, B.J. and K.T. Sharpe. 2023. First-lactation crossbreds of Holstein with Jersey,Montbéliarde, Normande, and Viking Red compared to pure Holsteins for 305-day production and somatic cell score in a pasture production system. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 1088M) 

Heins, B. J. and K. T. Sharpe. 2023. Genome-wide association analysis of white spotting in Montbeliarde-sired crossbred dairy cattle.  J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2249)

Heins, B.J., L. Dourado Clemente, and K. T. Sharpe. 2023. Evaluation of pasture biomass from cool-season pastures in the Midwestern USA with satellite imagery, herbage mass clippings and an electronic plate meter.  J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2721)

Heins, B. J., K. T. Sharpe, P. J. Pinedo, A. DeVries, E. K. Miller-Cushon, V. E. Cabrera, E. M. Silva, R. A. Lynch, and G. M. Schuenemann. 2023. Benchmarking first-lactation organic Holstein, Jersey, and crossbred cows for production, somatic cell score, and days open in the United States. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2299)

Jaafar, M.A., B. J. Heins, C. Dechow, and H. J. Huson. 2023. Identification of signatures of selection within a structured crossbreed population. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 1087M)

Peña Mosca, Felipe, Chris Dean, Vinicius Machado, Leticia Fernandes, Pablo Pinedo, Enrique Doster, Diego Manriquez, Bradley Heins, Kirsten Sharpe, Tui Ray, Noelle Noyes, Luciano Caixeta.  2023.  The association between the presence of intramammary infections in the first month of lactation and high somatic cell count during the first six months of lactation in first-lactation organic dairy cows. he 62nd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, Atlanta, GA.

Munoz Boettcher, P., A. De Vries, E. Miller-Cushon, B. J. Heins, V. Cabrera, E. Silva, R. A. Lynch, G. M. Schuenemann, D. Manríquez, J. Velez, and P. Pinedo. 2023. Risk factors associated with clinical mastitis in certified organic dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 1315T)

Muratori, T., B. J. Heins, and C. D. Dechow. 2023. Breed differences for rumination and grazing time in lactating organic cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2627)1607W

Portner, S.L. and B.J. Heins. 2023. Agrivoltaics site effects on forage and grain biomass and nutritive value. 2023 Marbleseed Conference, LaCrosse, WI.

Portner, S. L., B. J. Heins, E. S. Buchanan, and M. H. Reese. 2023. Agrivoltaics site effects on forage and grain biomass and nutritive value. 2023 CFANS Research Symposium. St. Paul, MN March 16, 2023.

Portner, S. L., B. J. Heins, E. S. Buchanan, and M. H. Reese. 2023. Agrivoltaic effects on forage biomass and forage nutritive value. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr 2722)

Schutz, M.M., B. J. Heins, N. Lopez-Villobos, and D. L. Carr. 2023. Genetic evaluation of colostrum production in a commercial Jersey dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 1351T)

Sharpe, K.T. and B.J. Heins. 2023. Milking parlor behavior, body measurements, and body condition scores of first-lactation cows raised in individual, pair, or group housing compared to dam-reared housing. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2497)

Sharpe, K., B. Goncalves Da Costa, M. Endres, and B. Heins. 2023. Evaluation of growth and health costs of dairy calves raised in individual, pair, or group housing compared to dairy calves raised with dams. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2736)

Yousaf, W., L. C. Hardie, I. W. Haagen, B. J. Heins, D. D. Fitzsimmons, and C. D. Dechow. 2023. Effect of growth of organic calves and sire-breed on milk and component yield in later life. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 106, Suppl. 1 (Abstr. 2627)

Bacon, M., M. Endres, B. Heins. 2022. Effects of salix extract to reduce pain and inflammation in disbudded dairy calves. 2022 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, LaCrosse, WI. February 24-26, 2022

Bacon, M., M. Endres, B. Heins. 2022. Effects of willow bark (Salix) on pain and stress in recently disbudded organic dairy calves. 14th North American Regional Meeting of ISAE, April 29-30, 2022, Davis, CA

Bacon, M., M. Endres, B. Heins. 2022. Effects of multimodal pain relief on stress in disbudded dairy calves under organic management. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 128

Bacon, M., M. Endres, B. Heins. 2022. Effects of willow bark (Salix) on pain and stress in recently disbudded organic dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 128-129

Clemente L. D. and B. J. Heins. 2022. Evaluation of pasture biomass from cool-season and Kernza pastures with satellite imagery compared to an electronic plate meter. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 245

Clemente L. D. and B. J. Heins. 2022. Evaluation of pasture biomass with satellite imagery and an electronic plate meter and comparison of cool-season pastures with Kernza® pastures. 2022 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, LaCrosse, WI. February 24-26, 2022

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, and B. Heins. 2022. Health assessment of calves raised in alternative rearing systems. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 15

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, and B. Heins. 2022. Passive transfer of immunoglobulins and average daily gain of calves in alternative housing systems. 2022 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, LaCrosse, WI. February 24-26, 2022

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, and B. Heins. 2022. Lying behavior of dairy calves in alternative rearing systems. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 74

Gonçalves da Costa, B., K. Sharpe, M. Endres, and B. Heins. 2022. Lying behavior and growth of pre-weaned dairy calves in alternative rearing systems ISAE 14th North American Regional Meeting of ISAE, April 29-30, 2022, Davis, CA.

Heins, B.J. 2022. Fatty acid profiles of Holstein, Grazecross, and ProCROSS cows in an experimental dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 46

Heins, B. J., K. T. Sharpe, and G. M. Pereira. 2022. Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 133

Heins, B. J. 2022. Rearing of Dairy Calves with Cows 2022 MOSES Organic Farming Conference, LaCrosse, WI. February 24-26, 2022

Sharpe, K., B. Gonçalves da Costa, M. Endres, B. Heins. 2022. Growth and health costs of dairy calves raised in individual, pair, or group housing compared with dairy calves raised on cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 23

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, and L. B. Hansen. 2022. Comparison of three-breed rotational crossbreds of Montbéliarde, Viking Red, and Holstein with Holstein cows fed 2 alternative diets for dry matter intake, production, and residual feed intake. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 46

Portner, S. L. and B. J. Heins. 2022. Reasons for disposal and cull cow value of Holstein and crossbred dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105 (Suppl. 1): 45

Lindsey, L. A.J. Nusrat A. J., C. Reinschmidt., E.J. Kippa, B. J. Heins, S. Stone, P.A.Larsen. 2021. Meta-transcriptomic profiles of rodents at the rodent-agricultural interface. 69th Annual WDA / 14th Biennial EWDA Joint Virtual Conference August 21-September 2, 2021

Jaafar, M., B. Heins, C. Dechow, H. Huson. 2021. Impact of Genomic Breed Composition on Production Traits in Crossbred Dairy Cattle 38th International Society for Animal Genetics Virtual Conference (July 26-30, 2021)

Arens, S.A., B. J. Heins, M.M. Schutz. 2021. Response to ad libitum milk allowance by crossbred dairy and dairy-beef calves in an automated feeding system. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p.40

Basiel, B.L., L.C. Hardie, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2020. Genome-wide association study of horn fly resistance in organic Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 163

Hardie, L.C, I.W. Haagen, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2021. Estimates of genetic parameters for health traits in US organic Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 162

Hardie, L.C, I.W. Haagen, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2021. Estimates of genetic parameters for total lactationalhealth costs in US organic Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 221

Heins, B.J., C.D. Dechow, L.C. Hardie. 2021. Relationship of β-casein A2 genetics, production, and fertility of organic Holstein dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 77

Heins, B. J. and K.T Sharpe. 2021. Growth and health of Limousin crossbred dairy-beef calves in an automated feeding system. J. Anim Sci. Vol. 99, Suppl. 1, p. 115-116

Heins, B. J. and K.T Sharpe. 2021. Rearing of organic dairy calves with cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 177

Heins, B. J., M.I. Endres, and K.T. Sharpe. 2021. Preweaned calf rearing options for dairy producers. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 351

Jaafar, M., B. Heins, C. Dechow, H. Huson. 2021. Estimation of genomic breed composition and effect on performance traits in crossbred dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p. 118

Peña-Mosca, F., C. J. Dean, B. J. Heins, V. S. Machado, P. J. Pinedo, N. R. Noyes, and L. S. Caixeta. 2021. Description of Staphylococcus sp. intramammary infections in early lactation heifers on organic dairy farms. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p.158

Pereira, G.M. and B. J. Heins. 2021. Fatty acid profiles of Holstein, Grazecross, and ProCROSS cows in an organic and low-input conventional dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p.118

Sharpe, K. B. Heins, M. Endres, H Phillips. 2021. Salix extract and flunixin meglumine dosage to minimize inflammation after disbudding in dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 104, Suppl. 1, p.36

Basiel, B., L. Hardie, B. Heins, and C. Dechow. 2020. Genetic parameters of horn fly resistance in pastured Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 267

Haagen, I.W., L.C. Hardie, B.J. Heins, and C.D. Dechow. 2020. Genetic parameters of passive transfer in Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 74-75

Hardie, L., B. Heins, and C. Dechow. 2020. Estimation of genetic parameters for stayability in organic Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 60

Heins, B., and K. Minegishi. 2020. Estrus prediction of cows and heifers with an activity and rumination monitoring system in an organic grazing and a low-input conventional dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 118

Heins, B., G. Pereira, L. Hardie, and C. Dechow. 2020. Beta-Casein A2 genetics of organic Holstein dairy cows across the Midwest and Northeast. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 128

Heins, B., G. Pereira, L. Hardie, and C. Dechow. 2020. Genetic traits and beta-casein A2 of Holstein and crossbred dairy cattle in an organic and low-input dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 128-129

Heins, B., and K. Sharpe. 2020. Evaluation of calf body weight with a partial-weigh scale on an automatic calf feeder. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 132

Heins, B.J., S.C. Luzzi, and R.D. Gardner. 2020. 244 Algae taste preference of Chlorella sp. from dairy wastewater by weaned dairy calves. J. Anim. Sci. 98:15–15.

Jahan, N.A., L.L. Lindsey, A. Reinschmidt, B.J. Heins, and P.A. Larsen. 2020. Rapid Identification of Foodborne Pathogens from the Rodent-Agricultural Interface Using Nanopore Sequencing. The Plant and Animal Genome XXVII Conference (PAG). PO0213

Peña Mosca, Felipe, C. Dean, T. Ray, E. Doster, L. Fernandes, A. Antunes, K. Sharpe, V. Feijoo, C. Baumann, T. Wehri, B. Heins, P. Pinedo, V. Machado, L. Caixeta, N. Noyes. 2020. Associations between intramammary infections caused by non-aureus Staphylococci, Streptococcus, Streptococcus like organisms and Staphylococcus aureus in early lactation in organic dairy cows. National Mastitis Council National Meeting.

Pereira, G., L. Hansen, and B. Heins. 2020. ProCROSS and Grazecross calves compared with Holstein calves for calving traits in a low-input dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 129

Phillips, H. and B. Heins. 2020. The effect of outdoor stocking density and weather on the behavior of broiler chickens raised in mobile shelters on pasture. J. Anim. Sci. 98:PSVIII-32

Phillips, H.N., B. Heins, K. Delate, R. Turnbull. 2020. Fatty acids of rye and wheat forages are preferable in the early cattle grazing season. ASA, CSSA and SSSA. Abstract.

Sharpe, K., B. Heins, E. Buchanan, and M. Reese. 2020. Energy consumption on five Midwest dairy farms. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 52-53

Sharpe, K., B. Heins, E. Buchanan, and M. Reese. 2020. Use of agrivoltaics to shade cows in a pasture dairy system. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 53

Ziegler, D., H. Chester-Jones, and B. Heins. 2020. The effect of different milk feeding levels on starter intake and subsequent performance and health of calves pre- and post-weaning. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 103, Suppl. 1, p. 206

Baumann,C, C. Dean, L. Fernandes, K. Sharpe, A. Magallhaes Antunes Junior, T. Ray, T. Wehri, B. Heins, P. Pinedo, V. Machado, L. Caxieta, N. Noyes. Milk culture results obtained from early-lactation heifers on organic dairy farms. Proceedings for the 100th Annual Conference of Research Workers in Animal Disease, Chicago IL, November 3, 2019. Abstract 041. Poster Presentation.

Baumann, Carol, Chris Dean, Leticia Fernandes, Kirsten Sharpe, Acir Magalhaes Antunes Junior, Tui Ray, Thomas Wehri, Bradley Heins, Pablo Pinedo, Vinicius Machado, Luciano Caxieta and Noelle Noyes Milk cultures obtained from early-lactation heifers on organic dairy farms.  National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, Worcester State University, July 26th, 2019.

Catalano, D.N., B.J. Heins, S. Missaghi, M. R. Hathaway, and K.L. Martinson.  2019.  Human perception and efficacy of Carassius auratus on maintaining water quality in equine water tanks.  26th Symposium of the Equine Science Society. Abstract 121

Dean C., Ray, T., Heins, B., Machado, V., Pinedo, P., Formiga, A., Caixeta, L., Noyes, N. (2019, April) An open-community research and education program to leverage the microbiome for the advancement of organic livestock production, using mastitis as a test case. Poster session presented at the Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Dean, C., Fernandes, L., Sharpe, K., Junior, A., Ray, T., Baumann, C., Wehri, T., Heins, B., Pinedo, P., Machado, V., Caixeta, L., Noyes, N. Community research and education program to use the microbiome for the advancement of organic livestock production. Proceedings of the 100th Annual Conference of Research Workers in Animals Diseases, Chicago, IL, 2019. Submission ID: 50508.

Hagen, I., L. Han, L. Hardie, B. Heins, C. Dechow. 2019. Associations between serum total protein and genomic predicted transmitting abilities for production, fitness, and conformation in organic Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr M59.

Hardie, L., I. Hagen, L. Han, B. Heins, D. Fitzsimmons, C. Dechow. 2019. The genetic relationship of production traits recorded during grazing and non-grazing seasons in US organic Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 287.

Heins. B.J. 2019. GWAS to Identify Genetics that Influence Calf Health from Holstein and Crossbred Dairy Cows and Calves. Golden Helix Abstract Competition.

Houdek, E. S., B.J. Heins, A.R. Hazel. L.B. Hansen. J.B. Cole. 2019. Alternative input parameters for Wood’s curve within best prediction used by USDA-AGIL for genetic evaluation of production traits in the United States. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 468

Pereira, G.M., B.J. Heins, L.C. Hardie, C.D. Dechow. 2019. Sire predicted transmitting ability for production and fertility traits in US organic Jersey cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 288

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, and  K. T. Sharpe. 2019.  Validation of the RumiWatchSystem to monitor feeding and locomotive behaviors in a grazing dairy herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 219

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, B. O’Brien, A. McDonagh, L. Lidauer, and F. Kickinger. 2019. Validation of an ear tag for grazing behavior in Minnesota and Ireland. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 220

Perttu, R, B. Heins, H. Phillips, M. Endres.  2019. Are fly avoidance behaviors of dairy cows housed on pasture influenced by the use of mesh fly leggings? J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr W2.

Perttu, R, B. Heins, H. Phillips, M. Endres.  2019. The effect of mesh fly leggings on number of flies and aversive behaviors of dairy cows housed on pasture. International Society for Applied Ethology. Bergen, Norway. Abstr B150.

Phillips, H. and B. Heins. 2019. The effect of outdoor stocking density and weather on the behavior of broiler chickens raised in mobile shelters on pasture. International Society for Applied Ethology. Bergen, Norway.  Abstr A15.

Sharpe, K. and B. Heins. 2019.  Growth, health, and economics of dairy calves fed organic milk replacer versus whole milk in an automated feeding system. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 224

Sharpe, K., B. Heins, E. Buchanan, M. Cotter, and M. Reese. 2019. Electrical energy consumption in four commercial Midwest dairy barns. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 102, Suppl. 2 Abstr 485

Stambuk, C.R., E. A. Staiger, B. J. Heins, and H. J. Huson. 2019. Genome-wide association studies of digital cushion thickness in Holstein cattle. Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Animal Genetics, Lleida, Spain. Abstract P446

Auman, C., L.C. Hardie, I. W. Hagen, L. Han. B.J. Heins, and C. D. Dechow. 2018. Development of a scoring system to estimate fly countson organic cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 208 (Abstr. #236).

Dean, C., Slizovskiy, I., Crone, K., Heinz, B., Caixeta, L., Noyes, N. Sampling considerations for conducting large-scale microbial ecology studies of cow udder epithelium. Proceedings of the 99th Annual Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Chicago, IL, 2018. Abstract 198.

Hardie, L.C., I. W. Hagen, L. Han. B.J. Heins, D.D. Fitzsimmons, and C. D. Dechow. 2018. Relationships between daughter phenotypes and sire PTA for production and fertility traits in US organic Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 139 (Abstr. #63).

Hazel, A.R., B. J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen.  2018. Montbeliarde- and Viking Red-sired crossbred cows compared with Holstein cows for health treatment cost in highperformance dairies in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 372 (Abstr. #396).

Heins, B. J., G.M. Pereira, L.C. Hardie, and C.D. Dechow.  2018. Dairy Wellness Traits from genomic testing with a control

Holstein cow population compared to contemporary Holstein cows in a pasture production system. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 371 (Abstr. #394).

Heins, B., H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, and N. Broadwater. 2018. Relationships between Early-Life Growth and Protein and Energy Intake with First-Lactation Performance of Holstein Dairy Cows. J. Anim.Sci.  Vol. 96, Suppl. 2 pp. 39 (Abstr. #75).

Luzzi, S., B. Heins, and R. Gardner. 2018.  Algae cultivation processes - ponds, photobioreactors, fermenters; algae for fish and animal feed. Algal Biomass Conference. New Orleans, LA. July 2018

Pereira, G.M., B. J. Heins, M. Endres, and K. Minegishi. 2018. Estrus detection with an activity and rumination monitoring system in an organic grazing and in a low-input conventional herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 153 (Abstr. #97).

Phillips, H.N. and B.J. Heins. 2018. Physiological and behavior response of dairy calves disbudded with oral administration of an herbal tincture as a method to reduce pain and stress. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 363 (Abstr. #371).

Rauba, J., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, H. Diaz, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and N. Broadwater. 2018. Relationships between birth season and protein and energy consumed from milk replacer and starter on calf growth and first lactation production performance of Holstein dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 389 (Abstr. #435).

Rauba, J., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, H. Diaz, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and N. Broadwater. 2018. Relationships between birth season and protein and energy consumed from milk replacer and starter on calf growth and first lactation production performance of Holstein dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 389 (Abstr. #435).

Sharpe, K. T., B. J. Heins, E. S. Buchanan, M. H. Reese, J. E. Tallaksen, and L. J. Johnston.  2018.  Thermal and electrical energy and water consumption in a Midwest dairy parlor. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 346 (Abstr. #328).

Shonka-Martin, B., B. Heins, and L. Hansen. 2018. Dry matter intake, production, body condition score, body weight, and frame size of ProCROSS crossbred versus Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 369 (Abstr. #388).

Shonka-Martin, B., B. Heins, and L. Hansen. 2018. Feed efficiency and residual feed intake of ProCROSS crossbred versus Holstein cows.. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 369 (Abstr. #389).

Pereira, G.M. and B. J. Heins. 2018. Activity and rumination of Holstein versus crossbred cows in an organic grazing and low-input conventional herd. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 101, Suppl. 2 pp. 370 (Abstr. #390).

Donnelly, M.R., A.R. Hazel, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Genetic control of health treatment cost and the correlation of health treatment cost with production and conformation of first lactation Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):376 (Abstr.).

Houdek, E.S., A.R. Hazel, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. Calving ease, stillbirth, and gestation length of ProCROSS calves compared to pure Holsteins in two research herds. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):371 (Abstr.).

Phillips, H., B. Heins, K. Delate, and B. Turnbull. 2017. Comparison of fatty acid profiles and consumer acceptability of dairy steers grazing two cover cropping systems. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):356 (Abstr. 323).

Phillips, H., B. Heins, K. Delate, and B. Turnbull. 2017. Comparison of growth and meat quality of Holstein and crossbred dairy steers grazing two cover cropping systems. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):433 (Abstr. 520).

Phillips, H., B. Heins, K. Delate, and B. Turnbull. 2017. Forage herbage mass and quality of two different cover cropping systems for grazing organic dairy steers. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2): (Abstr. 80).

Rauba, J., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, and N. Broadwater. 2017. Relationships between protein and energy consumed from milk replacer and starter and first lactation production performance of Holstein dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):356 (Abstr. 324).

Rauba, J., B. Heins, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, and N. Broadwater. 2017. Relationships between protein and energy consumed from milk replacer and starter and growth for Holstein dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):357 (Abstr. 325).

Ruh, K.J., B.J. Heins, M.D. Stern, and R. Gardner. 2017. Dual-flow continuous culture fermentation of organic BMR sorghum- sudangrass and teff grass to determine digestibility of forages in an organic dairy grazing system. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):77 (Abstr.).

Shonka-Martin, B.N., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2017. A comparison of feed intake, production, body condition score, body weight, and frame size of ProCROSS crossbred versus Holstein cows during the first 150 days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 100 (Suppl. 2):211 (Abstr.).

Donnelly, M.R., A.R. Hazel, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2015. Incidence of health treatments among pure Holsteins of 8 high-performance dairies in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. T23.

Hansen, A., R. Moon, B. Heins, and M. Endres. 2015. Production of stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae) from two alternative winter housing systems for dairy cows. Entomological Soc. of America, Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 15-18.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2015. Montbéliarde × Holstein and Viking Red × Holstein crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins during first lactation in eight high-performance dairies in Minnesota: I. Production. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. 373.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2015. Montbéliarde × Holstein and Viking Red × Holstein crossbreds compared with pure Holsteins during first lactation in eight high-performance dairies in Minnesota: II. Fertility, survival, and conformation. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. 374.

Heins, B.J., A.R. Hazel, and L.B. Hansen. 2015. Fertility and production of 3-breed and third-generation Holstein-sired crossbreds compared with pure Holstein cows in a seasonal pasture production system. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. 376.

Heins, B.J., J.C. Paulson, and H. Chester-Jones. 2015. Evaluation of forage quality of five grains for use in sprouted fodder production systems for organic dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. 64.

Kienitz, M.A.J., B.J. Heins, and H. Chester-Jones. 2015. Growth and behavior of group-fed dairy calves fed once or twice daily in an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. M285.

Ruh, K.E., B.J. Heins, and J.C. Paulson. 2015. Forage quality of two different pasture systems incorporating warm and cool season forages for grazing organic dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. M119.

Sjostrom, L.S., B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.D. Moon, and U.S. Sorge. 2015. Evaluation of winter housing systems for effects on production, udder health, BCS, hygiene, frostbite, and rumination of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98 (Suppl. 2). Abstr. 695.

Weyers, S. and B. Heins. 2015. Productivity and nutrient cycling comparisons of perennial and annual forage systems for organic dairy. American Soc. of Agron. Annual Mtg., Minneapolis, MN. Abstr. 292-6.

Hansen, A., R. Moon, B. Heins, M. Endres, C. Sheaffer, U. Sorge, R. King, and S. Weyers. 2014. Production of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) from wheat straw bedding packs and sawdust compost barns, two alternative cold winter housing systems for dairy cows. Entomological Soc. of America, Portland, OR. Nov. 11-14.

Heins, B.J. and H. Chester-Jones. 2014. Effect of feeding kelp on growth and profitability of group-fed dairy calves in an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):282. Abstr. 561.

Heins, B.J., M.I. Endres, J.C. Paulson, and R.D. Moon. 2014. Effect of organic grain supplementation on production, body weight, body condition score, and fatty acid profiles of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):159. Abstr. 323.

Paulson, J.C., B.J. Heins and D.G. Johnson. 2014. Seasonal changes in DM, CP, NDF, and NDF digestibility of pasture forage in dairy grazing production systems in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):159. Abstr. 321.

Sjostrom, L.S., B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.D. Moon, and J.C. Paulson. 2014. Effect of organic grain supplementation on activity and rumination time of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):281. Abstr. 560.

Sjostrom, L.S., B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.D. Moon, and U.S. Sorge. 2014. Effect of two winter housing systems on production, body weight, somatic cell count, BCS, and dry matter intake of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):295. Abstr. 588.

Bjorklund, E.A. and B.J. Heins. 2013. Comparison of growth of organically raised and conventionally raised dairy-beef steers. 2013 Midwest Organic Farming Conf. Program.

Bjorklund, E.A. and B.J. Heins. 2013. Fatty acid profiles, meat quality, and sensory attributes organic versus conventional dairy-beef. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):356.

Bjorklund, E.A. and B.J. Heins. 2013. Growth measurements, carcass characteristics, and profitability of organic versus conventional dairy-beef steers. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):356.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2013. Fertility, survival, and mortality of Montbeliarde-sired crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins in two research herds. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):469.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2013. Production traits of Montbeliarde-sired crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins in both high-input and low-input research herds. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):469.

Heins, B.J., J.C. Paulson, M.I. Endres, and R.D. Moon. 2013. Effect of organic grain supplementation on pasture and total mixed ration, dry matter intake, and fatty acid profiles of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):662.

Heins, B.J., J.C. Paulson, M.I. Endres, and R.D. Moon. 2013. Effect of organic grain supplementation on production, body weight, body condition score, and profitability of organic dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 2):662.

Michels, L.J., S. Godden, B. Heins, J. Lombard, and U.S. Sorge. 2013. Evaluation of udder health parameters of organic and conventional dairy herds in Minnesota. Amer. Assoc. of Bovine Practitioners Conf. Research Summary 3.

Moon, R.D., M.I. Endres, and B.J. Heins. 2013. Do grain supplements for grazing cattle affect face fly and horn fly populations? Entomological Soc. of America, Austin, TX. Nov. 10-13.

Schroth, S.L., B. Stromberg, B. Heins, J. Lombard, and U.S. Sorge. 2013. Comparison of gastrointestinal parasites and management practices on organic and conventional dairy herds in Minnesota. Amer. Assoc. of Bovine Practitioners Conf. Res. Summary 3.

Bjorklund, E.A. and B.J. Heins. 2012. Comparison of growth of organically raised and conventionally raised dairy-beef steers. 2012 Midwest Organic Farming Conf. Program. p. 43.

Bjorklund, E.A. and B.J. Heins. 2012. Growth measurements of organically raised dairy steers compared with conventionally raised dairy steers. J. Dairy Sci. 95 (E-Suppl. 2):84.

Heins, B.J. 2012. An update: Responses of production and mastitis to selection for milk yield with a control population in a pasture production system. J. Dairy Sci. 95 (Suppl. 2):227.

Heins, B.J. and E.A. Bjorklund. 2012. Effect of feeding duration on growth, health, and economics of group-fed dairy calves in an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 95 (E-Suppl. 2):474.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, J.C. Becker, and E.A. Bjorklund. 2012. Crossbreds of Holstein with Jersey and Montbeliarde compared to pure Holsteins for 305-d production and mastitis in a pasture production system. J. Dairy Sci. 95 (Suppl. 2):226.

Hazel, A.R., L.B. Hansen, B.J. Heins, and J.G. Linn. 2011. Montbeliarde-sired crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for production, SCS, days open, and survival during their first three lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 94 (E-Suppl. 1):471.

Heins, B.J., D.G. Johnson, and E.A. Bjorklund. 2011. Effect of feeding duration on growth of group fed calves during transition to an organic production system. J. Dairy Sci. 94 (E-Suppl. 1):105.

Becker, J. C., B. J. Heins, G. D. Marx, and L. B. Hansen. 2010. Health treatment rates of Holstein cows selected for large versus small body size. J. Dairy Sci. 93 (E-Suppl. 1):798.

Hazel, A.R., L.B. Hansen, B.J. Heins, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2010. Jersey-sired and Montbeliarde-sired crossbred heifers compared to pure Holstein heifers for survival and fertility from birth to first parturition. J. Dairy Sci. 93 (E-Suppl. 1):470.

Heins, B.J. and L.B. Hansen. 2010. Death rates, survival rates to 5th lactation, and profitability of Normande, Montbeliarde, and Scandinavian Red crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 93 (E-Suppl. 1):470.

Heins, B.J. and L.B. Hansen. 2010. Productivity over five lactations of Normande, Montbeliarde, and Scandinavian Red crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins in commercial dairies in California. J. Dairy Sci. 93 (E-Suppl. 1):470.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2010. Jersey x Holstein crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for calving traits, production, fertility, survival, and udder measurements during the first three lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 93 (Suppl. 1):20.

Attalla, S.A., A.J. Seykora, J.B. Cole, and B.J. Heins. 2009. Estimation of genetic parameters and transmitting ability for Minnesota Johne's milk ELISA test. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):20.

Bloettner, S., M. Wensch-Dorendorf, H.H. Swalve, J. Guehne, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2009. Brown Swiss x Holstein crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins for body weight, back fat thickness and udder measurements during the first two lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):570.

Bloettner, S., M. Wensch-Dorendorf, H.H. Swalve, J. Guehne, B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2009. Brown Swiss x Holstein crossbreds compared to pure Holsteins for production, SCS, milking speed, days to first breeding and days open. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):569.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2009. Montbeliarde-sired crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for body weight, body condition score, hip height, dry matter intake, and production during the first 150 days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):568.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2009. Calving traits, gestation length, and birth weight of Montbeliarde sires mated to Holstein or Jersey x Holstein crossbreds. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):568.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2009. Jersey x Holstein crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for fertility and survival during the first three lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):567.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.R. Hazel, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, and J.G. Linn. 2009. Jersey x Holstein crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for production, SCS, and udder measurements during the first three lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 92 (Suppl. 1):567.

Hazel, A.R., B.J. Heins, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, J.G. Linn, and J.E. Romano. 2008. Montbeliarde-sired crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for production, SCS, days open, and body condition score during their first two lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 91 (Suppl. 1):597.

Heins, B.J., A.R. Hazel, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, D.G. Johnson, J.G. Linn, and J.E. Romano. 2008. Jersey x Holstein crossbred cows compared to pure Holstein cows for production, SCS, days open, body condition score, and udder measurements during the first three lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 91 (Suppl. 1):598.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, A.R. Hazel, J.G. Linn, and D.G. Johnson. 2007. Crossbreds of Jersey/Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for production, fertility, and udder traits during first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):420.

Johnson, D.G., B.J. Heins, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, and J.G. Linn. 2007. Body weight and condition score of four dairy genetic groups in summer or winter under low-input management. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):540.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Crossbreds of Normande/ Holstein, Montbeliarde/ Holstein, and Scandinavian Red/ Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for 305-d production. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):252.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2006. Crossbreds of Normande/ Holstein, Montbeliarde/ Holstein, and Scandinavian Red/ Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for reproduction and survival. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):249.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, A.R. Hazel, J.G. Linn, D.G. Johnson, and W.P. Hansen. 2006. Crossbreds of Jersey/Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for production, calving difficulty, stillbirths, and fertility. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):251.

Heins, B.J., A.R. Hazel, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, J.G. Linn, M.L. Raeth-Knight, and W.P. Hansen. 2006. Crossbreds of Jersey/Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for body weight, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, and body condition score. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):250.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreds of Normande-Holstein, Montbeliarde-Holstein, and Scandinavian Red-Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for days to first breeding, first service conception rate, days open, and survival. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):97.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreds of Normande-Holstein, Montbeliarde-Holstein, and Scandinavian Red-Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for dystocia and stillbirths. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):96.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2005. Crossbreds of Normande-Holstein, Montbeliarde-Holstein, and Scandinavian Red-Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for production during the first 150 days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):95.

Johnson, D., E. Ballinger, J. Linn, M. Rudstrom, L. Hansen, A. Seykora, and B. Heins. 2005. Evaluation of low input dairy farming systems by on-farm research, protyping, and simulation modeling with emphasis on grazing management, seasonal calving, crossbreeding and outwintering. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):15.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora. 2004. Comparison of first-parity Holstein, Normande-Holstein crossbred, Montbeliarde-Holstein crossbred and Scandinavian-Holstein crossbred cows for dystocia and stillbirths. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):524.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2004. Crossbreds of Normande-Holstein, Montbeliarde-Holstein, and Scandinavian-Holstein compared to Holsteins for production and SCS during the first 150 days of first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):41.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2004. Minnesota 4-H Gopher Dairy Camp: A youth learning experience. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):385.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2004. Normande-Holstein crossbreds versus Holsteins for conception, days open, calving interval and survival. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):535.

Seykora, A.J., B.J. Heins, L.B. Hansen, J.G. Linn, D.G. Johnson, and W.P. Hansen. 2004. Effect of Holstein females carrying Holstein versus Jersey sired calves on subsequent ME Milk, days open and involuntary culling. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):527.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2003. Comparison of first-parity Holstein, Holstein-Jersey crossbred, and Holstein-Normande crossbred cows for dystocia and stillbirths. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):514.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, and A.J. Seykora. 2003. Comparison of Holstein, Holstein-Jersey crossbred, and Holstein-Normande crossbred first-parity cows for milk, fat, and protein production and SCS during the first 150 days of lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):157.

Heins, B.J., A.J. Seykora. L.B. Hansen, J.G. Linn, D.G. Johnson, and W.P. Hansen. 2003. Effect of mating Holstein females to Holstein versus Jersey AI sires on fertility, dystocia, calf weight, and retained placenta. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):515.

Raeth-Knight, M.L., J.G. Linn, D.G. Johnson, L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, and R.M. Templeton. 2003. Performance of Holstein and Holstein-Jersey crossbred heifer calves from birth to 84 days of age. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):87

Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, R.F. Bey, M.I. Endres, and R.J. Farnsworth. 2003. Relationship of cow hygiene scores and SCC. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):359.

Seykora, A.J. and B.J. Heins. 2002. Evaluating 4-H dairy animals for a combination of type and genetic value for Net Merit dollars. J. Dairy Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):495.

Templeton, R.M., J.G. Linn, A.J. Seykora, and B.J. Heins. 2002. Comparison of Holstein and Holstein-Jersey crossbred heifer calves for body weight, hip height, and average daily gain from birth to 56 days of age. J. Dairy Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):1634.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, and G.D. Marx. 2001. Calving disorders of Holstein cows selected for large versus small body size. J. Dairy Sci. 84 (Suppl. 1):1018.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, and G.D. Marx. 2000. Impact on body weight of divergent selection for body size. J. Dairy Sci. 78 (Suppl. 1):311.

Heins, B.J., L.B. Hansen, A.J. Seykora, and C.W. Wolfe. 1999. Comparison of Kinship Values calculated by the American Jersey Cattle Association and expected future inbreeding calculated by USDA. J. Dairy Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1):315.

Hardie, L. C., I. W. Haagen, B. J. Heins, and C. D. Dechow. 2022. Genetic parameters and association of national evaluations with breeding values for health traits in US organic Holstein cows J. Dairy Sci. 105:495-508. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20588

Phillips, H. N., K. T. Sharpe, M. I. Endres, B. J. Heins. 2022. Effects of oral white willow bark (Salix alba) and intravenous flunixin meglumine on prostaglandin E2 in healthy dairy calves. JDS Communications. 3:49-54. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2021-0138

Pearsons, K.A.; Omondi, E.C.; Heins, B.J.; Zinati, G.; Smith, A.; Rui, Y. Reducing Tillage Affects Long-Term Yields but Not Grain Quality of Maize, Soybeans, Oats, and Wheat Produced in Three Contrasting Farming Systems. Sustainability 2022, 14, 631. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14020631

Heins, Brad. 2021. Organic Dairy Research News. University of Minnesota. December 2021. 8 pages.

Hardie, L., I. Haagen, B. Heins, C. Dechow. Genetic parameters and association of national evaluations with breeding values for health traits in US organic Holstein cows. Synopsis Article Fact Sheet. November 2021.

Haagen, I., Hardie, L., B. Heins, C. Dechow. Genetic parameters of calf morbidity and stayability for US organic Holstein calves. Synopsis Article Fact Sheet. November 2021.

Haagen, I., Hardie, L., B. Heins, C. Dechow. Genetic parameters of passive transfer of immunity for US organic Holstein calves. Synopsis Article Fact Sheet. November 2021.

Hardie, L., B. Heins, C. Dechow. Genetic parameters for stayability of Holsteins in US organic herds. Synopsis Article Fact Sheet. November 2021.

Heins, Brad. Survival and Profitability from the Minnesota Crossbreeding Trial. Dairy Star November 2021.

Heins, Brad and Hannah Phillips. Alternatives for Disbudding of Dairy Calves. Dairy Star, August 2021.

Heins, Brad. 2021. Organic Dairy Research News. University of Minnesota. June 2021. 8 pages.

Heins, Brad. 2021. Genetics of Health Traits for Conventional and Organic Cows. WCROC Website Article. https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/research/dairy/genetics-health-traits June 2021.

Heins, Brad, B. Basiel, L. Hardie, C Dechow. 2021. Do genetics control flies on cows?. Dairy Star. June 12, 2021.

Heins, Brad, L. Hardie, C Dechow. 2021. Comparing health traits for conventional, organic cows. Dairy Star. April 10, 2021.

Heins, Brad. 2021. Milk Price, somatic cell count, for the WCROC dairy farm. Dairy Star. January 16, 2021.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Validation of the RumiWatchSystem to Monitor Feeding and Locomotive Behaviors in an Organic Grazing Dairy Herd. Northeat Organic Dairy Producer Alliance News. Jan. 25.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Making Money in the Shade. Northeat Organic Dairy Producer Alliance News. Aug. 9.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Where does the energy go? Hoard's Dairyman, p.356. May 25. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Crossbred Cows are More feed Efficient than Holstein Cows. Stevens County Times Farm Progress Edition, p.B4. Mar. 24.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Monitoring Farm Energy Use. Stevens County Times Farm Progress Edition, p.B6. Mar. 24.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Agrivoltaics to Shade Cows. Stevens County Times Farm Progress Edition, p.B12. Mar. 24.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Pasture systems research for organic dairies. MFA Forage Focus. May 14. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Dairy cattle genetics. UMN Extension Website Article. April. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Organic Dairy Research News. May.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Organic Dairy Research News. November. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Group Feeding Calves for Dairy Production Systems. Dairy Star. Jan. 11.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Monitor calving traits to improve cow and calf health. Dairy Star. Apr. 11. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Can Solar Panels Shade Cows? Dairy Star. June 13.

Heins, B.J. 2020. Comparing electrical energy consumption on five Midwest Farms. Dairy Star. Aug. 22. 

Heins, B.J. 2020. Rearing of Dairy Calves with Cows. Dairy Star. Nov. 14.

Heins, B.J. 2019. Disbudding Dairy Calves. WCROC Newsletter. Sep. 2019.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Considerations for out-wintering the dairy herd. SE MN Grazing Gazette, Vol. 6, Issue 5.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Does early life calf nutrition affect milk production of cows? Dairy Star, Jan. 

Heins, B.J. 2017. Effects of flies on dairy cattle welfare and productivity. Dairyman Canada, May. pp. 47-48.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Effects of flies on dairy cattle welfare and productivity. Progressive Dairyman, April 1. pp. 2-3. 

Heins, B.J. 2017. Greening of ag: Renewable energy systems for dairy production. Progressive Dairyman, Dec. 10. pp. 11-13.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Integrating crops and livestock in a dairy production system. Dairy Star, April.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Integrating crops and livestock to enhance organic farm resilience. MN Forage Quarterly, Winter 2017.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Organic dairy research news. Univ. of MN. March, June, and Nov.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Our experience with an automated calf feeder. Dairy Star, Nov. Available on UMN WCROC website: https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/research/dairy/auto-calf-feeder

Heins, B.J. 2017. Research compares fatty acids, meat of dairy steers grazing two cover crop systems. MOSES Organic Broadcaster, May/June. pp. 9.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Seasonal forage quality changes and growth of cattle grazing cover crops. Dairy Star, Sep.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Sprouted barley for dairy cows: Is it worth it? NEPC Grazing Guide, May.

Heins, B.J. 2017. Three-breed crossbreeding at the University of Minnesota. Dairy Star, June.

Hazel, A., B.J. Heins, and L.B. Hansen. 2016. Comparison of Montbeliarde × Holstein and Viking Red × Holstein crossbreds with pure Holstein cows during first lactation in 8 commercial dairies in Minnesota. UMN Rep. on Res. pp. 1-10.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Breeding considerations for organic dairy farms. UMN Dairy Ext. Feb.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Fly control for grazing and organic dairies. UMN Dairy Ext. April.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Fodder production systems for dairy cattle. UMN Dairy Ext. Nov.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Forage quality of alternative grasses and milk production of grazing dairy cattle. UMN Dairy Ext. Aug.

Heins, B.J. 2016. Plan your forage supply for summer grazing. UMN Forage Quarterly, Winter 2016, Vol. 3, No. 1. 

Heins, B.J. 2016. Renewable and efficient energy systems for dairy farms. Hoards Dairyman, May 25.

Heins, B. 2015. Are organic dairy farms profitable and viable? UMN Dairy Ext. Nov. 28.

Heins, B. 2015. Plan your forage supply for summer grazing. UMN Dairy Ext. April 11.

Heins, B. 2015. Rumination sensors in a grazing system. UMN Dairy Ext. Feb. 14.

Heins, B. 2015. Sorghum-Sudangrass and Teff as summer forages for livestock systems. UMN Forage Quarterly. Jan.

Heins, B. and J. Paulson. 2015. Evaluation of cover crops for grazing systems. UMN Forage Quarterly (Summer).

Heins, B. 2014. Considerations for out-wintering the dairy herd. UMN Dairy Ext. Dec. 13.

Heins, B. 2014. Crossbreeding – Implications for dairy cow fertility and survival. UMN Dairy Ext. April 26.

Heins, B. 2014. Monitoring water and energy usage on dairy farms. UMN Dairy Ext. Sep. 27.

Heins, B. 2014. Plan now for summer forages and grazing. UMN Dairy Ext. Feb. 8.

Heins, B. 2013. Estimating pasture forage mass for pasture-based dairies. UMN Dairy Ext. July 27.

Heins, B. 2013. Innovative renewable energy generation and storage for dairy farms. UMN Dairy Ext. Sep. 28.

Heins, B. 2013. Supplementation for the grazing cow. UMN Dairy Ext. Dec. 7.

Heins, B. and E. Bjorklund. 2013. Feeding dairy steers on pasture, grain or no-grain? UMN Dairy Ext. Feb. 9.

Becker, J., B. Heins, and L. Hansen. 2012. Costs for health care of Holstein cows selected for small or large body size. UMN Dairy Ext. Nov. 24.

Heins, B. 2012. Fly management for organic dairies. UMN Dairy Ext. May 26.

Heins, B. 2012. Is dairy grazing for you? UMN Dairy Ext. Aug. 25.

Heins, B. 2012. You can group feed calves once per day? UMN Dairy Ext. Feb. 25.

Hazel, A. and B. Heins. 2011. Track difficult calving to gain profit. UMN Dairy Ext. Jan. 15.

Heins, B. 2011. Profitability of organic farming. UMN Dairy Ext. Sep. 10.

Heins, B. 2011. Reducing grain inputs improves profit for organic dairy. UMN Dairy Ext. March 12.

Heins, B. 2011. Somatic cell count challenges for WCROC organic farm. UMN Dairy Ext. June 6.

Heins, B. 2011. Survival and profitability from the California crossbreeding trials. UMN Dairy Ext. Nov. 26.

Heins, B. 2010. New leadership and research initiatives at WCROC. UMN Dairy Ext. Dec. 11.

Heins, B., A. Hazel, and L. Hansen. 2010. Update on crossbreeding with Jersey sires. UMN Dairy Ext. Jan. 16.