Industry Buzz
May 21 2015 06:47 AM

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting Taking Shape



Key dairy reproduction decision-makers and industry influencers to gather in Buffalo November 12 – 13



The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council announces an impressive lineup of sessions and speakers for the 2015 Annual Meeting.

"The DCRC program committee has been hard at work and continues the organization's strong tradition of providing a wide-ranging roster of educational sessions that feature the latest research and dairy reproduction information," says Dr. Joe Dalton, DCRC president.

Here's a brief glimpse of what's on the agenda for this year's meeting in Buffalo:


  • Sexed semen: 10 years of gender selection. Dr. George Seidel
  • New developments in synchronization of ovulation. Dr. Paul Fricke
  • Activity monitoring systems: What's new and what's improved? Dr. Ray Nebel
  • Managing the immune system during the transition period. Dr. Barry Bradford
  • Managing ketosis in the transition cow for health and reproduction. Dr. Stephen LeBlanc
  • Keys to success in reproduction: A practitioner's perspective. Dr. Mark Thomas
  • Genomic selection and reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle, Dr. Jose Santos and Dr. Joseph Dalton
  • Progesterone supplementation during timed-A.I. programs in dairy cows. Dr. Rafael Bisinotto


Tools for making economic reproductive decisions. Dr. Victor Cabrera

Even more topics and speakers will on the docket as the committee continues to fine-tune the program in the coming weeks. Additional meeting details will be available in future issues of the DCRC member e-newsletter and on the DCRC website so check back often for updates.

"We hope you will join us in Buffalo," says Dalton. "Take the time to enjoy the cutting-edge educational sessions and enlightening conversations with other dairy industry professionals. It's time well spent."

Dairy Cattle Reproduction CouncilAbout DCRC
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) 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. For more information, visit www.dcrcouncil.org.