Dr. Richard Pursley: Reproductive Management of Dairy Cows | Ep. 02

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University discusses advancements in reproductive management for dairy herds. He explains how attachment timing influences pregnancy outcomes and how synchronization protocols impact fertility. Tune in for actionable insights on reducing pregnancy loss and improving herd longevity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Insemination success is key; getting cows pregnant earlier reduces metabolic issues and increases herd longevity."

Meet the guest: Dr. Richard Pursley earned his BS and MS from Kansas State University and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he co-developed the Ovsynch protocol. Now a professor at Michigan State University, he researches fertility challenges and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:49) Introduction
• (03:24) Early embryonic loss
• (04:55) Progesterone insights
• (06:23) Gene expression detection
• (09:51) Synchronization vs estrus
• (14:39) Fertility program priorities
• (15:18) Closing thoughts

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