New Reproductive Research & Managing Artificial Intelligence Risks

Timely news on optimizing breeding times, tapping into new tools for farm business

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely insights for managing cows and financials on today’s dairy operations. On Tuesday, Dr. Paul Fricke will share new research on optimizing breeding times in dairy cattle and join a conversation about the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence tools for your farm business on Thursday.

Tuesday, August 26

Don’t miss this session with new research results on optimizing breeding times. Researchers assessed the optimal timing of insemination relative to increased activity using an activity monitoring system or after a synchronized ovulation. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Paul Fricke, PhD, Professor and Extension Specialist – Dairy Cattle Reproduction, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Thursday, August 28

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are evolving quickly and offer a number of potential benefits. Tune in to learn how these tools can be used in your farm business without exposing your farm to unnecessary risk.  Presenter will be:

• Bill Oemichen, JD, Professor of Practice Law and Local Government Law Educator, UW-Madison Extension

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The Dairy Signal is a weekly series of educational episodes offering practical insights and resources for dairy farmers and food-system professionals across the value chain. Episodes air live from 12:00-1:00 PM CT each Tuesday and Thursday. Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available shortly after episodes are aired. Access all previously broadcast sessions at www.pdpw.org.

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