ReproDairy Lab

Background:
Many research and aggressive work have been performed to address the decrease in reproductive efficiency associated with increased milk production in modern dairies. Nowadays, reproduction efficiency has increased thanks to advances in reproductive programs such as timed artificial insemination and technologies such as activity monitors, genetics, nutrition, and management programs. Some may argue that reproduction is no longer a problem in U.S. dairies. However, with so many strategies and different scenarios in dairies across the U.S., many questions remain on the best strategies and how to decide on them.

The Repro Spot is an initiative of two Assistant Professor Dairy Extension Specialists from two Land Grant Universities in the High Plains area. Both with an animal reproduction background and eagerness to serve the dairy industry.

Aim: Our objective is to distribute unbiased information about applied strategies to achieve reproductive excellence and efficiency by interviewing renowned dairy cattle reproductive physiologists about real dairy reproduction scenarios across the U.S.
 
Hosts:
Dr. Victor Gomez-Leon
Assistant Professor & Dairy Extension Specialist Kansas State University
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry vgomezleon@ksu.edu
608-692-9098
 
Dr. Jennifer Spencer
Assistant Professor & Dairy Extension Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension jennifer.spencer@ag.tamu.edu
254-595-6054

Main audience: Dairy producers, managers, consultants, and veterinarians
Methods: A guest speaker will be invited to discuss a specific topic in which he/she is an expert. A real scenario will be proposed, e.g., farm location, number of animals, facilities, etc. Specific questions will be discussed based on this scenario. Finally, the guest speaker will be free to comment or decide on a reproductive strategy regardless of the specific scenario. He will argue and present information to support his decisions.