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2026

2024

46. Gaillard C., M. Boutinaud, J. Sehested, J. Guinard-Flament (submitted). Evaluation of different methods to early predict lactation persistency of multiparous Holstein cows

45. Gaillard C., A. Blanc, C. Deroiné, E. Leboscq, L. Ruffault, C. Clouard, S. Brajon, L. Hervé. 2026. Data paper: Cross-species datasets on individual associative learning to regulate access to shared resources in group-housed gestating sows and lactating dairy cows. Animal Open Space (Accepted in September 2026)

44. Gaillard C., L. Brun-Lafleur, N. Dermenjian, Y. Huang, L. Delaby, R. Lehuraux, J. Jurquet, L. Oble, A. Fischer. 2026. Characterizing inter-individual responses of dairy cows to concentrate reduction. Livestock Science 312, 13 pages

43. Ribas C.,N. Quiniou, L.M.G. Verschuren, R. Bergsma, X. Benthem de Grave, C. Gaillard.2026. Modeling sow precision feeding based on farm-specific body composition reduces feed costs and environmental load. Animal Feed Science and Technology 337, 14 pages

42. Ribas C., C. Gaillard, N. Quiniou. 2025. Influence of precision feeding of sows over three consecutive gestations adjusted for energy, amino acids and minerals on sow performances and a marker of bone resorption. Animal 19, Issue 10, 101638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2025.101638

41. Ribas C., A. Blanc, M. Simon, J. Thomas, N. Quiniou, C. Gaillard. 2025. Data paper: behavioural and production data of sows fed tailored diets over three consecutive gestations. Animal - Open Space, 4, 100105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anopes.2025.100105

40. Ribas, C., C. Gaillard, N. Quiniou. 2025. Prendre en compte le poids en temps réel des truies gestantes pour l’estimation des besoins énergétiques dans le cadre d’une alimentation sur mesure. 57èmes Journées de la Recherche Porcine. 6 pages

39. Blanc A., A. Poissonnet, J. Thomas, V. Courboulay, M. Simon, C. Gaillard. 2025. Towards the automatic detection of social interactions in gestating sows using image analysis data. Journal of Animal Science, 103, skaf249, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf249

2025

38. Gaillard C., J. Abarnou. 2024. Responses of dairy cows to weekly individualized feeding strategies for dairy cows regarding their metabolic status. Journal of Dairy Science, 107, 10776-10786

37. Ribas C., N. Quiniou, C. Gaillard. 2024. On farm precision feeding of gestating sows based on energy and amino acids on farrowing performances and feeding behavior over three consecutive gestations. Journal of Animal Science,102, doi: 10.1093/jas/skae201.

36. Blanc A., C. Deroiné, C. Clouard, C. Gaillard. 2024. Sound feeding signal for gestating sows: evaluation of an individual learning strategy and its beneficial effects in groups. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 275:106302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106302

2023

35. Durand M., C. Largouet, L. Bonneau de Beaufort, J.Y. Dourmad, C. Gaillard. 2023. Estimation of gestating sows’ welfare status based on machine learning methods and behavioral data. Scientific Reports

34. Durand M., C. Largouet, L. Bonneau de Beaufort, J.Y. Dourmad, C. Gaillard. 2023 Prediction of the daily nutrient requirements of gestating sows based on sensor data and machine-learning algorithms. Journal of Animal Science, 101, doi: 10.1093/jas/skad337

33. Gaillard C., C. Deroiné, M. Misrach, M. Durand. 2023. Effects over time of different types of sounds on gestating sows’ behavior. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 266, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2023.106012

32. Durand M., JY. Dourmad, A. Julienne, M. Couasnon, C. Gaillard. 2023. Effects of a competitive feeding situation on the behavior and energy requirements of gestation sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 261

31. Durand M., C. Largouët, L. Bonneau, J.Y. Dourmad, C. Gaillard. 2023. A dataset to study group-housed sows’ individual behaviours and production responses to different short-term events. Animal Open Space, 2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anopes.2023.100039

30. Durand M., P. Gagnon, L. Cloutier, G. Dumas, F. Guay, J.Y. Dourmad, C. Gaillard. 2023. Prédiction de la température corporelle de truies gestantes à l’aide d’une caméra thermique. 55èmes Journées de la Recherche Porcine, 6 pages.

2022

29. Abarnou J., M. Durand, J.Y. Dourmad, C. Gaillard. 2022. Effects of thermal conditions on gestating sows' behaviors and energy requirements. Journal of Animal Science, 2022, 101, 1–13, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac413

28. Menendez III H.M., J.R. Brennan, C. Gaillard, K. Ehlert, J. Quintana, S. Neethirajan, A. Remus, M. Jacobs, I.A.M.A. Teixeira, B.L. Turner, L. O. Tedeschi. 2022. ASAS-NANP SYMPOSIUM: MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN ANIMAL NUTRITION: Opportunities and Challenges of Confined and Extensive Precision Livestock Production. Journal of Animal Science

27. Jacobs M., A. Remus, C. Gaillard, H.M. Menendez III, L. O. Tedeschi, S. Neethirajan, and J.L. Ellis. 2022. ASAS-NANP SYMPOSIUM: MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN ANIMAL NUTRITION: Limitations and potential next steps for modeling and modelers in the Animal Sciences. Journal of Animal Science

26. Gaillard C., J.Y. Dourmad. 2022. Application of a precision feeding strategy for gestating sows. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115280

25. Thodberg K., L. Foldager, K.K. Fogsgaard, C. Gaillard, M.S. Herskin. 2022. Temperature conditions during commercial transportation of cull sows to slaughter. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 192

2021

24. Durand M., C. Largouët, J.-Y. Dourmad, C. Tallet, C. Gaillard. 2021. Alimentation de précision des truies gestantes : prise en compte de la santé, du comportement et de l’environnent. INRAE productions animales,34 (4), 293-304

23. Dourmad J.Y., R. Gauthier, C. Gaillard. 2021. Évolution des concepts nutritionnels et des méthodes d’alimentation des truies reproductrices : historique et perspectives. INRAE productions animales, 34(2), 111-126

22. Gaillard C., M. Durand, C. Largouët, J.-Y. Dourmad, and C. Tallet. 2021. Review - Effects of the environment and animal behavior on nutrient requirements for gestating sows: Future improvements in precision feeding. Animal Feed Science and Technology 279:115034. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.115034

2020

21. Gaillard C., N. Quiniou, R Gauthier, L. Cloutier, J Dourmad. 2020. Evaluation of a decision support system for precision feeding of gestating sows1. Journal of Animal Science, 98:1-12. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa255

20. Gaillard C., L. Brossard, J.Y. Dourmad. 2020. Review: Improvement of feed and nutrient efficiency in pig production through precision feeding. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 268

19. Foldager L., C. Gaillard, M. T. Sorensen, T. Larsen, E. Matthew, R. O’Flaherty, F. Carter, M.A. Crowe, C. Grelete, M. Salavatif, M. Hostensg, GplusE Consortium, K.L. Ingvartsen, M. A. Krogh. 2020. Predicting physiological imbalance in Holstein dairy cows by three different sets of milk biomarkers. Preventive Veterinary Medicine

2019

18. Gaillard C., R. Gauthier, L. Cloutier, J.Y. Dourmad. 2019. Exploration of individual variability to better predict the nutrient requirements of gestating sows. Journal of Animal Science, 97:4934–4945

17. Sehested S., C. Gaillard, J. Lehmann, G. Maciel, M. Vestergaard, M.R. Weisbjerg, T. Kristensen. 2019. Review: Extended lactation in dairy cattle. Animal, 13(S1), S65-S74. doi:10.1017/S1751731119000806

16. Gauthier R., C. Largouët, C. Gaillard, L. Cloutier, F. Guay, J.Y. Dourmad. 2019. Dynamic modeling of nutrient use and individual requirements of lactating sows. Journal of Animal Science, 97(7):2822–2836 doi: 10.1093/jas/skz167

15. Gauthier R., C. Largouët, C. Gaillard, L. Cloutier, F. Guay, J.Y. Dourmad. 2019. Modélisation dynamique de l'utilisation des nutriments et des besoins individuels chez la truie en lactation. Journées Recherche Porcine, 51, 117-122

2018

14. Gaillard C., H. S. Bhatti, M. Novoa-Garrido, V. Lind, M. Y. Roleda, M. R. Weisbjerg. 2018. Amino acid proﬁles of nine seaweed species and their in situ degradability in dairy cows. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 241:210-222

13. Gaillard C., M.T. Sørensen, M.Vestergaard, M.R. Weisbjerg, M. K. Larsen, H. Martinussen, U. Kidmose, J. Sehested. 2018. Effect of substituting barley with glycerol as energy feed on feed intake, milk production and milk quality in dairy cows in mid or late lactation. Livestock Science, 209:25-31

12. Gaillard C., M.T. Sørensen, M.Vestergaard, M.R. Weisbjerg, A. Basar, M. K. Larsen, H. Martinussen, U. Kidmose, J. Sehested. 2017. Effect of substituting soybean meal and canola cake with grain based DDGS on two dietary crude protein levels on feed intake, milk production and milk quality in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 100:7980-7989

11. Gaillard C., M.T. Sørensen, M.Vestergaard, M.R. Weisbjerg, A. Basar, M. K. Larsen, H. Martinussen, U. Kidmose, J. Sehested. 2017. Effect of substituting soybean meal and canola cake with grain based DDGS as protein feed on feed intake, milk production and milk quality in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 100:8928-8938

10. Herskin M.S., K.K. Fogsgaard, D. Erichsen, M. Bonnichsen, C. Gaillard, K. Thodberg. 2017. Housing of cull sows in the hours before transport to the abattoir – An initial description of sow behaviour while waiting in a transfer vehicule. Animals, 7:1-8

9. Gaillard C., O. Martin, P. Blavy, N. Friggens, J. Sehested, H. Phuong. 2016. Prediction of the reproductive lifetime performance of Holstein cows managed for different durations, using a model of lifetime nutrient partitioning. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:9126-9135

8. Maciel G., N. Poulsen, M. Larsen, U. Kidmose, C. Gaillard, J. Sehested, L. Larsen. 2016. Good sensory quality and cheesemaking properties in milk from Holstein cows managed for 18 months calving interval. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:8524-8536

7. Gaillard C., J. Sehested and M. Vestergaard. 2016. Effects of delayed insemination and double insemination technique on the reproductive performance of Holstein cows. Accepted in Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A, 5:64-68

6. Gaillard C., H. Barbu, H. Callesen, M. T. Sørensen, J. Sehested, M. Vestergaard. 2016. Milk yield and estrus behavior during eight consecutive estruses of Holstein cows grouped according to live weight change in early lactation. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:3134:3143

5. Gaillard C., N. C. Friggens, M. Taghipoor, M. R. Weisbjerg, J. O. Lehmann, J. Sehested. 2016. Effects of an individual weight-adjusted feeding strategy in early lactation on milk production of Holstein cows during extended lactation. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:2221:2236

4. Lehmann J. O. , J. G. Fadel, L. Mogensen, T. Kristensen, C. Gaillard, and E. Kebreab. 2016. Effect of calving interval and parity on milk yield per feeding day in Danish commercial dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:621-33

3. Gaillard C., M. Vestergaard, M. R. Weisbjerg, J. Sehested. 2016. Effects of individualized feeding strategy in early lactation on indicators of energy balance in Holstein cows managed for extended lactation. Animal, 10:633-642

2. Gaillard C., R.K. Meagher, M.A.G. von Keyserlingk, D.M. Weary. 2014. Social Housing Improves Dairy Calves’ Performance in Two Cognitive Tests. PLoS ONE, 9(2): e90205. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.00902

1.Christensen J.W. , L.P. Ahrendt, R. Lintrup, C. Gaillard, R. Palme, J. Malmkvist. 2012. Does learning performance in horses relate to fearfulness, baseline stress hormone and social rank? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 140, 44-52

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