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Nov. 13, 2026 Source: Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council news release New Prague, Minn. - Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) members, who include reproductive physiologists, animal health researchers, dairy producers, bovine veterinarians, animal health suppliers and dairy industry partners, took their dairy cattle reproduction knowledge to new heights by attending this year's annual meeting, held Nov.10-12, in Columbus, Ohio. Attendees hailed from 21 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces and seven countries. "The 2026 DCRC Annual Meeting featured topics that boost reproduction efficiency, foster exceptional dairy cattle health and optimize cutting-edge genetics," said Program Chair Paula Molinari, Trans Ova Genetics. "This year's speakers shared some of the latest advancements and technologies related to outstanding dairy cattle fertility and offered easy-to-adopt applications that can be implemented to increase dairy cattle health and reproduction, and enhance dairy farm profitability." DCRC's Annual Meeting was delivered in a hybrid format - for in-person and online attendees. This feature helped deliver reproduction-focused presentations to DCRC members around the world and broaden the group's reach. All sessions were recorded, so DCRC Annual Meeting attendees may access the recordings after Dec. 10. Like last year, DCRC offered a research poster competition for graduate students: *Iago Leao, University of Wisconsin, won the contest with his poster "The effect of maternal bovine appeasing substance at time of insemination on fertility of first service lactating dairy cows." *The second place winner was Victoria Primo, University of Florida, with her poster "Effect of GnRH at the time of artificial insemination on fertility outcomes in lactating dairy cows detected in estrus using tail chalk or automated monitoring devices under different temperature-humidity index conditions." *Third place went to Natalia Brizuela-Wahlin, Louisiana State University, for her poster titled "Anti-inflammatory treatment at dry-off: Effects on colostrum quality and quantity and heifer health and reproductive performance." All three winners received a one-year DCRC membership. Leao also won free registration for next year's DCRC Annual Meeting. Outgoing DCRC President Jennifer Spencer, Texas A&M University, handed over the DCRC gavel to Kim Egan, GENEX. Other DCRC board members include Vice President Eduardo Ribeiro, University of California-Davis, Secretary-Treasurer Pablo Pinedo, Colorado State University, Past President Spencer and director members Caio Figueiredo, Washington State University, Mark Doornink, Parnell, and Eduardo Oliveira, Zoetis. Committee chairs include Awards, Kylene Anderson, Hoard's Dairyman; Program, Tony Bruinje, South Dakota State University; Education, JP Andrade, West Texas A&M University; Membership, Dallin Buttars, Select Sires; and Sponsorship, Gustavo Pena, Diamond V. DCRC thanks outgoing board members Ralph Bruno, Zoetis, Alex Scanavez, Progressive Dairy Solutions, and Augusto Madureira, Michigan State University, for their outstanding service to DCRC. Additionally, DCRC thanks its annual meeting sponsors who contributed to the professional development program's success. The Gold sponsors were FERA, Parnell, Select Sires and STgenetics. Silver sponsors included Merck Animal Health, Progressive Dairy Solutions and Zoetis. Bronze sponsors were CowManager, Estrotect, GENEX and Trans Ova Genetics. DCRC, Hoard's Dairyman, Parnell, Progressive Dairy Solutions and STgenetics sponsored the Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards. Next year's DCRC Annual Meeting is set for Nov. 9-11, in Aurora, Colo. Watch the DCRC website - www.dcrcouncil.org - for program updates. 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. Tweet |
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