The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Anna Denicol: Future of Dairy Reproduction Technologies | Ep. 58
Jul 22, 2026In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anna Denicol from UC Davis discusses advanced reproductive technologies shaping dairy cattle breeding. She explains in vitro embryo production, genomic testing, gene editing, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and future applications that could improve productivity, health, and animal welfare. Discover how these innovations may influence the next generation of dairy genetics. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Advanced reproductive technologies
- In vitro embryos
- Gene editing applications
- Disease resistance insights
- Future breeding innovations
Meet the guest:
Dr. Anna Denicol is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in reproductive and developmental biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Biology and Embryology from the University of Florida and completed postdoctoral research in ovarian and stem cell biology at Northeastern University. Her work focuses on advancing reproductive technologies and genetic improvement in livestock. Listen to Dr. Anna Denicol on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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