The Dairy Podcast Show · Episode 122
EP 122Guest: Dr. Jennifer Spencer — Dairy extension and reproductive management specialist
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Spencer, Assistant Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, unpacks key strategies for optimizing heifer reproductive management. From body condition scoring to puberty timing and the use of precision tools, Dr. Spencer highlights practical benchmarks that enhance breeding efficiency and herd productivity.
What you’ll learn
- Heifer reproductive management
- Body condition benchmarks
- Puberty and breeding readiness
- Precision technologies for heifers
- Synchronization practices insights
This episode is part of the Reproduction & Herd Development Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →
Adisseo solutions discussed in this topic
DynOmik™
Feed additive fed at 2.5–5 g/head/day; pelletable.
Aims to increase intake and nutrient availability and shift rumen fermentation toward propionate, supporting milk output and a lower carbon footprint per unit of milk.
