Ricardo Chebel to discuss reproduction management during DCRC webinar

Mark your calendar to attend the Feb. 20 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, scheduled to start at 4 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). University of Florida’s Ricardo Chebel will address “Reproductive management in the era of automation: Managing cows according to their needs.” This one-hour webinar is free.

The Feb. 20 webinar will explore how advancements in automation and precision technologies are revolutionizing reproductive management in dairy farming. The talk will focus on how dairy producers can leverage automated systems to meet the individual needs of cows, thus optimizing health, fertility and productivity. Key themes include customized reproductive management, reducing hormone use and the impact of reproductive technologies on sustainability and efficiency. This webinar will provide practical insights into the application of cutting-edge technologies in dairy farming and offer case studies demonstrating the benefits of adopting automated reproductive systems to improve reproductive performance.

To register for this DCRC webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/DCRCFeb20Chebel. If you are a DCRC member and cannot attend the live program, you may access the webinar recording at www.dcrcouncil.org after March 6.

Chebel is a distinguished professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, known for his expertise in dairy cattle health and reproductive management. His research emphasizes improving the health and welfare of dairy herds though the adoption of new technologies. Chebel has made substantial contributions through his research on dairy cow health management, focusing on peripartum management, postpartum health, adoption of automation, heat stress

abatement and reproductive management. His work is central to the development of precision agriculture technologies aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. He has published extensively, with numerous peer-reviewed articles investigating the efficacy of non-antibiotic treatments and the use of precision tools to enhance decision making in herd management. He works closely with colleagues in the areas of reproductive physiology, calf health and the use of artificial intelligence in livestock management. His leadership in these initiatives is helping to shape the future of dairy farming by integrating technological advancements into practical farming solutions, enhancing productivity, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians may earn one Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) credit for attending this DCRC webinar. To learn more about this opportunity, contact JoDee Sattler at: jodee@dcrcouncil.org.

For more information about DCRC’s webinars, e-mail Caio Figueiredo, DCRC Education Committee chair, at: caio.figueiredo@wsu.edu or e-mail DCRC at: jodee@dcrcouncil.org.

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is focused on bringing together all sectors of the dairy industry – producers, consultants, academia and allied industry professionals – for improved reproductive performance. DCRC provides an unprecedented opportunity for all groups to work together to take dairy cattle reproduction to the next level.