The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Pablo Pinedo: Turning Dairy Data Into Decisions - Part 1 | Ep. 72

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pablo Pinedo from Colorado State University explains how dairy farms can turn continuous cow data into practical management decisions. He discusses body condition trends, fertility, individual cow monitoring, batch robotic milking, cow preferences, and emerging image technologies. Learn how researchers and producers can work together to focus on the data points that matter most. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research articles:

• Automatic milking unit preference of Holstein, Jersey, and Holstein-Jersey crossbred cows in a batch milking system
• Milking behavior and performance of primiparous and multiparous Holstein, Jersey, and Holstein × Jersey crossbred cows in a batch milking system with automatic milking units

What you'll learn:  

• Continuous cow data
• Body condition trends
• Fertility indicators
• Robotic milking behavior

Meet the guest:

Dr. Pablo Pinedo is a Professor of Dairy Systems Management in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, where he serves as Director of Graduate Programs. His research explores cattle health and well-being, farm performance, system sustainability, and technologies for disease prevention and early detection. He earned a Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Chile and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Learn more from Dr. Pablo Pinedo on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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